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Matt Erickson

Champ Liz Carmouche, ex-champ Juliana Velasquez on weight for Bellator 289 rematch

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Liz Carmouche’s first attempted title defense is official after the Bellator 289 weigh-ins.

Carmouche (17-7 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) made weight without issue for her Bellator 289 rematch with former champion Juliana Velasquez (12-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) on Friday in Connecticut.

In the video above, check out the fierce rivals’ trips to the scale at the Bellator host hotel. Bellator 289 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for Bellator 289.

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