Juliana Velasquez has her first title challenger.
Bellator announced Friday via press release that the undefeated flyweight champion will fight Denise Kielholtz (6-2) in the main event of Bellator 262 on July 16 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The news was first reported by MMA DNA.
This will be Velasquez’s first title defense after dethroning longtime 125-pound champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 254 in December. The Brazilian star is 11-0 as a pro and 6-0 inside the Bellator cage, with finishes of Kristina Williams, Rebecca Ruth, and Liang Na.