The big moment is coming. This Friday (22), in Honolulu, Hawaii (USA), Juliana Velasquez seeks her second title defense in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg.) at Bellator 278. Before facing veteran Liz Carmouche, the Brazilian will face her opponent for the last time before the fight in the circular cage. This Thursday (21), starting at 18:30 pm (Brasília time), the organization will broadcast the traditional facing ceremony.
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At a great moment in his career, Velasquez will have the opportunity to expand his legacy in the 56,7kg division. from Bellator. To do this, the athlete will need to stop Carmouche's good form, which he has not lost since his debut with the company.
In the co-main fight, a fight valid for the bantamweight tournament (up to 61,2kg.). After knocking out Darrion Caldwell in his debut with the organization, Erinque Barzola is trying for his second consecutive victory and, to make the company's bet count, he will need to overcome Nikita Mikhailov, an undefeated Russian in the company.
Still in the under-61,2kg category championship, Jornel Lugo faces Danny Sabatello.
On the preliminary card, a duel should divide the Brazilian fans. Representatives of the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg), Tupiniquins Weber Almeida and Fabrício Franco face each other with an eye on a place in the top 10 of the category led by Patrick Pitbull.
In total, the event has eight scheduled clashes. The attraction is scheduled to start at 22pm (Brasília time).
Bellator 278 fight list
MAIN CARD (23 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Juliana Velasquez x Liz Carmouche – Fight for the belt
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Enrique Barzola x Nikita Mikhailov – category GP
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jornel Lugo x Danny Sabatello – GP category
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Christian Edwards x Grand Neal
Catchweight (up to 72,5kg): Manny Muro x Nate Andrews
PRELIMINARY CARD (22 p.m. Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Weber Almeida x Fabrício Franco
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Dante Schiro x Scotty Hao
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Makoa Cooper x Blake Perry