Valerie Loureda is the latest female mixed martial artist to take her talents from the cage to the sports entertainment realm.
The Bellator MMA competitor announced during "The MMA Hour" that she is leaving the sport to sign with the WWE for a career in professional wrestling.
“…I am now a WWE superstar,” Loureda said. “I’m really excited, and I’ve dedicated my whole life to martial arts, and everything has come to this moment. And this is my opportunity to showcase my culture and entertain the world.
“I’m emotional because I’ve worked really hard in my whole life.