Bellator MMA Signs Jiu-Jitsu Ace A.J. Agazarm, Taewkondo Specialist Valerie Loureda

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Bellator MMA has bolstered its roster with the signings of decorated jiu-jitsu practitioner A.J. Agazarm and taekwondo black belt Valerie Loureda.

Sherdog.com confirmed the signings on Monday with a promotion official. Agazarm initially announced his Bellator deal on "Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, while MMAjunkie.com was first to report the acquisition of Loureda.

Agazarm, a Gracie-Barra black belt who is based in Los Angeles, won the IBJJF world no-gi championship in 2014 and finished second at the ADCC that same year. Agazarm also competed as a collegiate wrestler at Ohio State University.

Loureda is a 4th dan taekwondo black belt and a former member of the United States Olympic team. The 20-year-old has three amateur bouts under her belt and is currently training at American Top Team in Florida.

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Debut dates for Agazarm and Loureda in Bellator have not been announced.