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Bellator 278 Fight Card: Juliana Velasquez vs. Liz Carmouche Headlines

Juliana Velasquez will be back in action to defend her Belleart flyweight title for the second time when she faces off against women's MMA trail blazer Liz Carmoch.


Those who have already fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the title in Strike Force - will challenge the undefeated Baller MMA Women's Flyweight Champion Juliana Velascos in the Ballet 278 headliner on Friday at the Nile S. Blaisdale Center in Honolulu.


Ballerina women's flyweight champion Juliana Velasquez returned to the gym after a brief vacation after winning her first title defense last July. And since then, she knows exactly who she will face: Liz Carmoch.


Velasquez (12-0) told Cage Side Press in a recent exclusive interview, "I'm training for that right now, I'm just waiting for Baleter to give me a date."


That date is coming soon. The pair will face off on April 22 at the main event of Ballet 278, the first of two back-to-back shows in Honolulu, Hawaii.


Juliana has been the best in her career so far, and she has won seven times since joining Ballet. Brazilians train with the famous team Nogera Gym in Rio de Janeiro. Juliana is considered one of the best flyweights in the world


Since his release from the Ultimate Fighting Championships, Karmoch has seen success. Her ballet journey began in 2020, and in her glorious debut, she finished in the third round, stripping Dina Bennett from behind.


From this point on, Karmoch is undefeated in his three battles with the promotion.


The two fighters fought last summer and are in the process of winning. Knockouts and submissions are ready in their arsenal.


No woman is a stranger to ending a war in a catastrophic way. In April, it all comes down to who is more determined to sit on the flyweight throne.


Will Karmoch Velasquez be the first person to telly's losing record?

Are you excited for Juliana Velasquez vs. Liz Carmouche?


Event: Bellator 278: “Velasquez vs Carmouche”

Date: Fri., April 22, 2022

Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii


Bellator 278 Main Event:

  • Champion Juliana Velasquez (22-5) vs. Liz Carmouche (16-7)


Bellator 278 Main Card:

  • Josh Hill (21-4) vs. Enrique Barzola (17-5-2)

  • Jornel Lugo (8-0) vs. Danny Sabatello (11-1)

  • Christian Edwards (5-1) vs. Grant Neal (6-1)

  • Manny Muro (12-7) vs. Nate Andrews (16-4)


Bellator 278 ‘Prelims’ Card:

  • Weber Almeida (5-1) vs. Fabricio Franco (8-4, 1 NC)

  • Jared Scoggins (10-2) vs. Cee Jay Hamilton (15-9)

  • Makoa Cooper (1-0) vs. Blake Perry (pro debut)


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