‘I’m primed for giant issues’ in new profession chapter

Alejandra Lara is again within the win column, and he or she’s feeling good about what’s to come back.

The previous Bellator title challenger was profitable in her first combat since her PFL launch earlier this yr after the promotion’s acquisition. Lara (10-7) dominated and bloodied her opponent Gisela Luna (5-2) to get a first-round TKO within the headliner of a Combate World occasion this previous Saturday in Miami.

Lara was a bit disillusioned she by no means received to debut for PFL, as she had made main modifications in her profession and healed a number of accidents. Both method, the Colombian is proud she confirmed enchancment on Saturday and is assured there’s extra to come back.

“I wished to point out that I’m evolving, that I’m at one other degree, and that I’m primed for giant issues,” Lara advised MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I feel the technique and recreation plan labored completely. Every part I wished to do, I used to be capable of do it in lower than a minute and a half. I wish to return as quickly as doable.”

This victory snapped a four-fight shedding streak that included two shut break up selections beneath the Bellator banner. Lara, 29, feels every little thing is coming collectively in her profession and is grateful for her earlier setbacks.

“I did miss getting my hand raised, however I’m somebody that’s very constructive,” Lara mentioned. “After so many losses, some folks may break, however this has been my journey, and I’ve discovered a lot as a fighter. I do know I’ve the extent to compete within the massive leagues and there’s loads of profession left for me. I’m simply beginning. That’s how I really feel. However I’m beginning not as a newbie, I’m prepared now.”

Concerning what’s subsequent, Lara solely had a one-fight cope with Combate World. She had a constructive expertise combating for the Miami-based promotion, however is maintaining her choices open. She does, nevertheless, hope to combat Combate World star Lucero “La Loba” Acosta, who was her unique opponent, sooner or later sooner or later.

“We’re in negotiations all over the place, however I used to be very blissful to combat for Combate,” Lara defined. “I’m seeking to preserve stacking up wins, and I don’t need anybody simple. It’s not about that. I’m on the lookout for good fights and see what we are able to negotiate. There are a number of gives. I clearly wish to combat ‘La Loba,’ however we don’t understand how lengthy she’s going to take to heal from her meniscus tear. I’m not going to let that cease me, so I’m seeing what comes via.”