Julia Budd (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian
mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...
and
kickboxer
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competing in the
featherweight
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Boxing
Professional boxing
History
A featherweight boxer weighs in at a limit of . In the early days of the division, ...
division. She was the first
Bellator Women's Featherweight World Champion and has also fought in
Strikeforce
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Arts, entertainment, and media Games
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Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is current ...
'','' and
Professional Fighters League
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an American mixed martial arts league founded by venture capitalist Donn Davis in 2017 and launched in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) promot ...
(PFL).
Martial arts training
Budd practiced
Muay Thai
Muay Thai or Muaythai (, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs or the Science of Eight Limbs, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinch fighting, cl ...
for many years and later became the only woman to defeat American
Gina Carano
Gina Joy Carano (born April 16, 1982) is an American actress and former Mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce (mixed martial arts), Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7– ...
in
Muay Thai
Muay Thai or Muaythai (, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs or the Science of Eight Limbs, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinch fighting, cl ...
competition. Her second and final loss in the ring came by
Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie (born April 24, 1984) is a Dutch former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Undefeated in sanctioned kickboxing bouts, she competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was the ...
, after which Budd made the move to MMA. Her Muay Thai record is 10–2. She began training in MMA at the end of 2008 and avenged her loss to de Randamie when she defeated her via unanimous decision in a 2011 MMA bout. Budd trains at the Gibson Kickboxing & Pankration Academy.
Mixed martial arts career
Budd made her MMA debut on at ''Strikeforce Challengers 11'', defeating Shana Nelson via TKO in the second round.
In her second fight for the promotion, Budd was knocked out in 14 seconds by
Amanda Nunes
Amanda Lourenço Nunes (born May 30, 1988) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the former UFC Women's Featherweight Champion and two-time UFC Women ...
at ''Strikeforce Challengers 13'' on .
On , Budd faced
Germaine de Randamie
Germaine de Randamie (born April 24, 1984) is a Dutch former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Undefeated in sanctioned kickboxing bouts, she competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was the ...
in a rematch under MMA rules at ''Strikeforce Challengers 16''. She defeated de Randamie via unanimous decision.
Budd's final fight for Strikeforce came on when she was submitted by
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Jean Rousey ( ; born February 1, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, actress, and former judoka and mixed martial artist. She is best known for her tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and WWE.
She was the first Am ...
at ''Strikeforce Challengers 20''.
Invicta Fighting Championships
In 2012, Budd signed with
Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is current ...
and faced
Swedish
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Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically:
* Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland
** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...
fighter Elina Nilsson at ''
Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann'' on . She defeated Nilsson via TKO in the first round.
Budd returned to Invicta FC on at ''
Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama''. She was originally scheduled to face
Elaina Maxwell
Elaina Maureen Maxwell (born December 16, 1978) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, and professional kickboxer.
As a three-time San Shou Champion & BJJ purple belt, she trains under the guidance of Kirian Fitzgibbons and Cesar Gra ...
, but Maxwell sustained a concussion in training and Budd instead faced Danielle West. She defeated West via TKO in the first round.
Budd was scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at ''
Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson'' on . However, on , it was announced that Invicta FC had signed
Cristiane Santos
Cristiane Justino Venâncio (born July 9, 1985), known professionally as Cris Cyborg and formerly by her married name Cristiane Santos, is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer who competes in the PFL, wh ...
to face Gomes on the card and Budd was to face Australian
Fiona Muxlow
Fiona is a feminine given name of Gaelic origins. It means white or fair, while the Irish name ''Fíona'' means 'of wine', being the genitive of 'wine'. It was coined by Scottish writer James Macpherson. Initially, the name was confined to Sc ...
. On , Invicta FC announced that Gomes was injured and that Muxlow would now face Santos. Budd remained on the card and instead faced Mollie Estes. She won the fight via submission in the third round.
Budd was again scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at ''
Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg'' on . However, she suffered a neck injury and withdrew from the fight on .
On , Budd faced Charmaine Tweet at
''Invicta FC 7''. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Bellator MMA
In August 2014, Budd signed with Bellator.
Budd was expected to make her promotional debut at
Bellator 133
2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.
Background
In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company. ...
on February 13, 2015, versus
Talita Nogueira
Talita Nogueira (born October 13, 1985) is a female Brazilian practitioner and mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division. Talita Nogueira is most notable for being the 2011 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship winner and competing in ...
. However, Nogueira pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury, so Budd instead faced Gabrielle Holloway. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Budd was set to face former
Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen (born March 31, 1981) is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist. She competed professionally from 2000 to 2017 and is a former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Early life
Coenen's brothers and grandfather were both invo ...
for the inaugural
Bellator Woman's Featherweight Championship at
Bellator 155, however Budd got injured and was replaced by Alexis Dufresne in a non-title fight bout.
Budd faced
Arlene Blencowe
Arlene Blencowe (born 11 April 1983) is an Australian mixed martial artist and boxer, currently competing in the Women's Featherweight division of Bellator MMA, where she is the first Australian female fighter in the promotion's history.
Bo ...
at
Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016. She won the fight by majority decision.
Budd faced
Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen (born March 31, 1981) is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist. She competed professionally from 2000 to 2017 and is a former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Early life
Coenen's brothers and grandfather were both invo ...
for
Bellator Inaugural Women's Featherweight World Championship at
Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. She stopped the veteran Coenen in the fourth round via strikes after securing the full mount position.
In her first title defense, Budd faced Arlene Blencowe in a rematch on December 1, 2017, at
Bellator 189. She won the fight by split decision.
In her second title defense, Budd faced
Talita Nogueira
Talita Nogueira (born October 13, 1985) is a female Brazilian practitioner and mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division. Talita Nogueira is most notable for being the 2011 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship winner and competing in ...
on July 13, 2018, at
Bellator 202. She won the fight and successfully defended her title via TKO in the third round.
In April 2019, news surfaced that Budd had signed a new, four-fight contract with Bellator.
On the first bout of the new deal, Budd faced
Olga Rubin
Olga Rubin (, ; born August 18, 1989) is a Russian-born Israeli female mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions. A professional since 2016, she fought in Bellator MMA, most notably fighting for the Bellato ...
on July 12, 2019, at
Bellator 224. She won the bout in the first round, dropping Rubin with a body kick and then ground and pounding her to a TKO victory.
In her fourth title defense, Budd faced
Cris Cyborg
Cristiane Justino Venâncio (born July 9, 1985), known professionally as Cris Cyborg and formerly by her married name Cristiane Santos, is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and Professional boxing, professional boxer who com ...
on January 25, 2020, at
Bellator 238 in
Inglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 107,762. ...
. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round four.
Budd faced
Jessy Miele
Jessica Miele is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight. She has formerly competed for Bellator MMA. Fight Matrix within the top #10 Women's Featherweight from January 2015 till October 2015. Sherdog had her rank ...
on August 21, 2020, at
Bellator 234. She won the bout via unanimous decision.
Budd was initially expected to face
Shooto
is a combat sport and mixed martial arts organization that is governed by the Shooto Association and the International Shooto Commission (ISC). Shooto was originally formed in 1985, first as a particular fighting system and then in 1989 as a ...
Brazil champion
Dayana Silva
Dayana Silva (born August 17, 1990) is a Brazilian female mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight (MMA), Featherweight division. A professional MMA fighter since 2009, she has formerly competed in Bellator MMA.
...
at
Bellator 256
Bellator 256: Bader vs. Machida 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on April 9, 2021, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
The event was headlined by a Quarterfinal of the Bellator L ...
on April 9, 2021. However, the fight was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 16, 2021, at
Bellator 257
Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on April 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
The event was headlined by two of the Quarterfinals of the B ...
. Budd won the bout via split decision and became a free agent after fighting out her contract.
Professional Fighters League
On September 29, 2021, news surfaced that Budd had signed with
Professional Fighters League
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an American mixed martial arts league founded by venture capitalist Donn Davis in 2017 and launched in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) promot ...
and made her debut against
Kaitlin Young
Kaitlin Young (born September 15, 1985) is an American former mixed martial artist who last competed in the lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2007, Young has also competed for EliteXC, Invicta Fighting Championships, ...
on October 27, 2021, at
PFL 10. She won the bout in decisive fashion via unanimous decision.
2022 season
Budd faced
Genah Fabian
Genah Fabian (born September 5, 1989) is a New Zealand Combat Sports athlete competing in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and Boxing.
Background
Fabian spent her early years living with her mother in West Auckland, before moving to Central Aucklan ...
on May 6, 2022, at
PFL 3. At weigh-ins, Fabian missed weight for her bout, weighing in at 160.8 pounds, 4.8 pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. She was fined 20 percent of her purse, ineligible to win playoff points, given a walkover loss, and was penalized one point in the standings. Budd received a walkover win regardless of bout outcome but was eligible to gain stoppage points. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Budd was scheduled to face
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Jean Harrison (born July 2, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former judoka. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current UFC Wo ...
on July 1, 2022, at
PFL 6. However, a week before the event, Budd pulled out due to injury.
Budd faced
Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd (born March 1, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist who is competing in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional since 2015, Ladd started her professional mixed martial arts car ...
on November 25, 2022, at
PFL 10. She lost the bout via split decision.
2023 season
Budd started the 2023 season against
Larissa Pacheco
Larissa Moreira Pacheco (born September 7, 1994) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the women’s Featherweight division of the professional fighters league (PFL). She won the 2022 PFL Women's Lightweight Championship a ...
on April 7, 2023, at
PFL 2. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Budd faced Martina Jindrová on June 16, 2023, at
PFL 5. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Budd was scheduled to face
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Jean Harrison (born July 2, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former judoka. She currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is the current UFC Wo ...
at
PFL 10 on November 24, 2023. However, Budd was removed from the fight that she "refused to fulfill her contractual obligation" and was replaced by
Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd (born March 1, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist who is competing in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional since 2015, Ladd started her professional mixed martial arts car ...
at a catchweight of 150 pounds. She was subsequently released from the promotion.
Global Fight League
Budd was scheduled to face former
UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm
Holly Rene Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American professional boxer and former mixed martial artist. She previously competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is a former Women's ...
in the inaugural Global Fight League event on May 24, 2025 at GFL 1. However, the first two GFL events were postponed indefinitely.
Personal life
Budd is married to former MMA fighter
Lance Gibson
Lance "Fearless" Gibson (born November 20, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian retired mixed martial artist. Having formally competed in the Middleweight division, he is widely considered to be one of Canada's mixed martial arts pioneers a ...
and step-mother of current Bellator lightweight fighter Lance Gibson Jr.
Championships and accomplishments
*
Bellator MMA
Bellator MMA (formerly Bellator Fighting Championships) was an American mixed martial arts promotion (entertainment), promotion founded in 2008 by Bjorn Rebney and operated until 2025. The promotion takes its name from ''wikt:bellator, bellātor ...
**
Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Bellator MMA (formerly known as "Bellator Fighting Championships") was an American mixed martial arts promotion, and the following is a history of its champions in each weight class.
At the time of its inception in 2008, CEO Bjorn Rebney founded ...
(one time; first; former)
***Three successful title defenses
**
Most victories in Bellator Women's Featherweight division history (9)
Mixed martial arts record
, -
, Win
, align=center, 17–6
, Martina Jindrová
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PFL 5 (2023)
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It is the county seat, seat of Fulton County, Georg ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 16–6
,
Larissa Pacheco
Larissa Moreira Pacheco (born September 7, 1994) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the women’s Featherweight division of the professional fighters league (PFL). She won the 2022 PFL Women's Lightweight Championship a ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PFL 2 (2023)
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, colloquially referred to as Vegas, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and the county seat of Clark County. The Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area is the largest within the greater Mojave Desert, and second-l ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 16–5
,
Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd (born March 1, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist who is competing in the Featherweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional since 2015, Ladd started her professional mixed martial arts car ...
, Decision (split)
,
PFL 10 (2022)
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
New York City, New York
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, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 16–4
,
Genah Fabian
Genah Fabian (born September 5, 1989) is a New Zealand Combat Sports athlete competing in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and Boxing.
Background
Fabian spent her early years living with her mother in West Auckland, before moving to Central Aucklan ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PFL 3 (2022)
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Arlington, Texas
Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, Tarrant County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Mid-Cities region of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area, and is a principal c ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 16–3
,
Kaitlin Young
Kaitlin Young (born September 15, 1985) is an American former mixed martial artist who last competed in the lightweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2007, Young has also competed for EliteXC, Invicta Fighting Championships, ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
PFL 10 (2021)
The ''PFL 10'' mixed martial arts event for the 2021 season of the Professional Fighters League was held on October 27, 2021. This was the finale of the playoffs for all divisions, with the winners getting $1 million cash prize.
Background
Ka ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood is a city in Broward County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb in the Miami metropolitan area. The population of Hollywood was 153,067 as of 2020, making it the Broward County#Communities, third-largest city in Broward County, th ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 15–3
,
Dayana Silva
Dayana Silva (born August 17, 1990) is a Brazilian female mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight (MMA), Featherweight division. A professional MMA fighter since 2009, she has formerly competed in Bellator MMA.
...
, Decision (split)
,
Bellator 257
Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by Bellator MMA that took place on April 16, 2021 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Background
The event was headlined by two of the Quarterfinals of the B ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is a village in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is located in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 14–3
,
Jessy Miele
Jessica Miele is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight. She has formerly competed for Bellator MMA. Fight Matrix within the top #10 Women's Featherweight from January 2015 till October 2015. Sherdog had her rank ...
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 244
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Uncasville, Connecticut
Uncasville is a village in the town of Montville, Connecticut, United States. It is located in southeastern Montville, at the mouth of the Oxoboxo River where it flows into the Thames River. The name is now applied more generally to all of the ...
, United States
,
, -
, Loss
, align=center, 13–3
,
Cris Cyborg
Cristiane Justino Venâncio (born July 9, 1985), known professionally as Cris Cyborg and formerly by her married name Cristiane Santos, is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and Professional boxing, professional boxer who com ...
, TKO (punches)
,
Bellator 238
,
, align=center, 4
, align=center, 1:14
,
Inglewood, California
Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the Greater Los Angeles, Greater Los Angeles metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census, the city had a population of 107,762. ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 13–2
,
Olga Rubin
Olga Rubin (, ; born August 18, 1989) is a Russian-born Israeli female mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions. A professional since 2016, she fought in Bellator MMA, most notably fighting for the Bellato ...
, TKO (body kick and punches)
,
Bellator 224
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:14
,
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Thackerville is situated near the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State High ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 12–2
,
Talita Nogueira
Talita Nogueira (born October 13, 1985) is a female Brazilian practitioner and mixed martial artist competing in the Featherweight division. Talita Nogueira is most notable for being the 2011 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship winner and competing in ...
, TKO (punches)
,
Bellator 202
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 4:07
,
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Thackerville is situated near the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State High ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 11–2
,
Arlene Blencowe
Arlene Blencowe (born 11 April 1983) is an Australian mixed martial artist and boxer, currently competing in the Women's Featherweight division of Bellator MMA, where she is the first Australian female fighter in the promotion's history.
Bo ...
, Decision (split)
,
Bellator 189
,
, align=center, 5
, align=center, 5:00
,
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Thackerville is situated near the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State High ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 10–2
,
Marloes Coenen
Marloes Coenen (born March 31, 1981) is a retired Dutch mixed martial artist. She competed professionally from 2000 to 2017 and is a former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Early life
Coenen's brothers and grandfather were both invo ...
, TKO (punches)
,
Bellator 174
,
, align=center, 4
, align=center, 2:42
,
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Thackerville is situated near the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State High ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 9–2
,
Arlene Blencowe
Arlene Blencowe (born 11 April 1983) is an Australian mixed martial artist and boxer, currently competing in the Women's Featherweight division of Bellator MMA, where she is the first Australian female fighter in the promotion's history.
Bo ...
, Decision (majority)
,
Bellator 162
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Memphis, Tennessee
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, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 8–2
, Roberta Rovel
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 146
2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.
Background
In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company. ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Thackerville, Oklahoma
Thackerville is a town in Love County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located near the Texas state border. The population was 400 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Thackerville is situated near the intersection of U.S. Highway 77 and State High ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 7–2
, Gabrielle Holloway
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Bellator 133
2015 in Bellator MMA was the seventh year in the history of Bellator MMA, a mixed martial arts promotion based in the United States. Bellator held 16 events in 2015.
Background
In June 2014, Founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney parted with the company. ...
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Fresno, California
Fresno (; ) is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County, California, Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley (California), Central Valley region. It covers a ...
, United States
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 6–2
,
Charmaine Tweet
, Decision (unanimous)
,
Invicta FC: Honchak vs. Smith
,
, align=center, 3
, align=center, 5:00
,
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by List of cities in Missouri, population and area. The city lies within Jackson County, Missouri, Jackson, Clay County, Missouri, Clay, and Pl ...
, United States
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 5–2
, Mollie Estes
, Submission (rear-naked choke)
,
Invicta FC: Penne vs. Waterson
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, align=center, 3
, align=center, 1:04
,
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri, abbreviated KC or KCMO, is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by List of cities in Missouri, population and area. The city lies within Jackson County, Missouri, Jackson, Clay County, Missouri, Clay, and Pl ...
, United States
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, -
, Win
, align=center, 4–2
, Danielle West
, TKO (elbows and punches)
,
Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama
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, align=center, 1
, align=center, 2:32
,
Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City (commonly known as KCK) is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is an inner suburb of the older and more populous Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. As ...
, United States
,
, -
, Win
, align=center, 3–2
, Elina Nilsson
, TKO (punches and elbows)
,
Invicta FC: Baszler vs. McMann
,
, align=center, 1
, align=center, 3:49
,
Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City (commonly known as KCK) is the third-most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Wyandotte County. It is an inner suburb of the older and more populous Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. As ...
, United States
,
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Ronda Rousey
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Germaine de Randamie
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Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
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Kent, Washington
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Amanda Nunes
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See also
*
List of female kickboxers
This is a list of notable female kickboxers. This list shows kickboxers and professional competitors of other martial arts such as bama-lethwei ( burmese boxing), kickboxing, pradal serey (khmer boxing), sanshou (sanda), savate boxing and shoot ...
*
List of female mixed martial artists
This is a list of notable ''female'' mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order.
A
* Mariya Agapova - ( UFC, Invicta)
* Jessica Aguilar - ( UFC, Bellator, WSOF)
* Hitomi Akano - ( M-1, Strikeforce, Pancrase, JEWELS, Smackgi ...
References
External links
*
Julia Budda
Awakening Fighters*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Budd, Julia
1983 births
Living people
Canadian female mixed martial artists
Featherweight mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing pankration
Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing
Bellator female fighters
Bellator MMA champions
Canadian female kickboxers
Canadian female Muay Thai practitioners
21st-century Canadian sportswomen