Bellator signs three new female fighters at 145

Bellator MMA has signed three female featherweight (145) fighters to its roster: Alexis Dufresne, Roberta Paim and Iony Razafiarison.

Alexis Dufresne

•24, (5-2), USA

•Went 5-0 then entered the UFC as a bantamweight, but lost both bouts by decision, and was released.

•Team Quest member

•5X IBJJF world champion

Roberta Paim Rovel

•(4-0), Brazil

•Won all four fights in the first round, three by strikes, one by RNC.

•Astra Fight Team, Lajeado, Rio Grande do Sul

Iony Razafiarison

•30, (2-0), France, family is from Madagascar

•Quoniam Gym, in Paris, France

We’re proud to be bringing these three talented athletes to our women’s featherweight division, Bellator president Scott Coker said. I see several potential matchups that would make for some great fights. We will continue to build and support the premiere women’s featherweight division in MMA.

Bellator MMA women’s featherweight roster now includes these three fighters as well as:

•Arlene Blencowe (5-4)

•Julia Budd (7-2)

•Marloes Coenen (22-6)

•Holly Lawson (0-1)

•Talita Nogueira (6-0)

Perhaps not by conicidence, the roster now numbers eight, which would set up a compelling tournament format.