Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez is one of the most interesting 2024 PFL 1 fights. The thing is that Carmouche is second in the Bellator Women’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings, while Velasquez is third on the list.
Carmouche is the betting favorite, but we don’t think Velasquez should be underestimated. In fact, we predict a very close fight, which can go either way.
Before Betting on Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez
Liz Carmouche is 20-7 overall with her last loss happening back in 2019 when Valentina Shevchenko beat her by decision in the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship fight.
She moved to Bellator MMA in 2020 and is 7-0 since. Four of those were championship fights, each of which she won inside the distance – two by submission and two by TKO.
Now, it’s time for a new stage in her MMA career. At the age of 40, she’ll get a chance to win $1 million in the 2024 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament. The first obstacle on the road to the title comes in the form of Juliana Velasquez.
She’s three years younger than Carmouche, but she’s fought significantly fewer pro fights so far. In fact, she’s 12-2 overall with both of her losses happening to no other than Carmouche. Both of those losses happened in 2022, and she hasn’t fought a single fight since.
Liz Carmouche vs. Juliana Velasquez Offshore Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Liz Carmouche | Juliana Velasquez |
| BetOnline | -260 | +200 |
| MyBookie | n/a | n/a |
| BetUS | n/a | n/a |
| SportsBetting.ag | -260 | +200 |
| XBet | n/a | n/a |
Liz Carmouche is way, way better than Juliana Velasquez, which she’s proved twice already. We think she’ll beat her again, possibly inside the distance.
Pick: Liz Carmouche
