23-year-old former taekwondo competitor Valerie Loureda quickly captivated MMA fans. The 4-1 fighter recently earned a split decision victory over Taylor Turner at Bellator 271.
While Loureda is known as an MMA fighter, the 23-year-old also earned the title of Miss MMA — showing fans she knows how to clean up.
Her recent Instagram story shows the confidence Loureda has as she is seen in a tight black dress, showing off her curves.
Valerie Loureda Tight Fitted Black Dress
Instagram | Valerie Loureda
Valerie Loureda brought steam to social media in her latest Instagram Story wearing a tight black dress, paired with sexy black boots. The dress had a cut just above the hips, which allowed her to show off her side stomach.
The 23-year-old posted a photo of a simple black heart.
In a later Instagram Story, she shared a photo next to WWE Superstar Daria Berenato.
Valerie Loureda Signs With WWE
Instagram | Valerie Loureda
Earlier this year, the Miss MMA model announced she had signed a contract with WWE, ending her time in MMA.
“I have now become the first Cuban-American woman and I am now a WWE superstar,” Loureda told Ariel Helwani. “I’m very excited, and I’ve dedicated my whole life to martial arts, and everything has come to this moment. And this is my chance to showcase my culture and entertain the world.”
Trying to hold back tears, the fighter went on to say, “I’m emotional because I’ve worked hard all my life. I had a very difficult upbringing, and every day, I always believe in myself, and train hard hoping to take the next step and just pursue the dream that I have had in my heart since I was a child.”
Bellator President Scott Coker also released a statement to MMA Fighting regarding Loureda’s decision to move to WWE:
“Valerie Loureda is a very young and talented athlete who can achieve a lot in MMA for years to come, but for now we wish her the best of luck as she pursues her dream of becoming a WWE Superstar. He will remain an active fighter and under contract with Bellator, and we look forward to welcoming him back to the cage in the near future. We are very proud to allow our athletes to test themselves in additional arenas such as boxing and pro wrestling.”
Instagram | Valerie Loureda
Loureda would like to thank the Bellator executives for believing in him. He issued the following statement:
“Scott Coker and Mike Kogan, Rich Chou, they believed in me when I was 19. My first professional fight was bareback at Mohegan Sun. open the main card. They gave me the opportunity to open the main card. They gave me the opportunity to brand myself and build this platform and just be me. Now, I’m making this transition, and my mind has shifted, but I know what I’m going to do in WWE.”
The 23-year-old concluded with, “I love to fight, but this is my time.”
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