Best fights of Julia Budd
Over 13 years as a professional, Julia Budd has compiled a 17-6 (7) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Julia Budd defeats Arlene Blencowe in their 2nd fight
On December 1, 2017 Julia Budd defended her Bellator Women's featherweight title against Arlene Blencowe. It was their second meeting. Budd was 34 years old with a record of 10-2, and Blencowe was 34 with a record of 10-6. Budd was on a 8-fight winning streak and Blencowe was on a 3-fight winning streak. Budd won via split decision. Defended the title.
2. Julia Budd KOs Marloes Coenen
On March 3, 2017 Julia Budd fought Marloes Coenen for the vacant inaugural Bellator Women's featherweight title. Budd was 33 years old with a record of 9-2, and Coenen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budd was on a 7-fight winning streak. Budd stopped Marloes Coenen via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Julia Budd KOs Olga Rubin
On July 12, 2019 Julia Budd defended her Bellator Women's featherweight title against Olga Rubin. Budd was 36 years old with a record of 12-2, and Rubin was 29 with a record of 6-0. Budd was on a 10-fight winning streak and Rubin was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Budd stopped Olga Rubin via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Julia Budd defeats Arlene Blencowe
On October 21, 2016 Julia Budd faced Arlene Blencowe in a featherweight bout. Budd was 33 years old with a record of 8-2, and Blencowe was 33 with a record of 7-5. Budd was on a 6-fight winning streak and Blencowe was coming off a win. Budd won via majority decision.
5. Julia Budd defeats Jessy Miele
On August 21, 2020 Julia Budd faced Jessy Miele in a bantamweight bout. Budd was 37 years old with a record of 13-3, and Miele was 35 with a record of 9-3. Budd was coming off a loss, while Miele was on a 4-fight winning streak. Budd won via unanimous decision.
6. Julia Budd KOs Talita Nogueira
On July 13, 2018 Julia Budd defended her Bellator Women's featherweight title against Talita Nogueira. Budd was 35 years old with a record of 11-2, and Nogueira was 32 with a record of 7-0. Budd was on a 9-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Budd stopped Talita Nogueira via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Julia Budd loses to Aspen Ladd via split decision
On November 25, 2022 Julia Budd faced Aspen Ladd in a bantamweight bout. Budd was 39 years old with a record of 16-4, and Ladd was 27 with a record of 9-3. Budd was coming off a loss and Ladd was on a 2-fight losing streak. Budd lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ladd.
8. Julia Budd defeats Kaitlin Young
On October 27, 2021 Julia Budd faced Kaitlin Young in a lightweight bout. Budd was 38 years old with a record of 15-3, and Young was 36 with a record of 12-11-1. Budd was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Young was coming off a loss. Budd won via unanimous decision.
9. Julia Budd loses to Cris Cyborg via KO
On January 25, 2020 Julia Budd defended her Bellator Women's featherweight title against Cris Cyborg. Budd was 36 years old with a record of 13-2, and Cyborg was 34 with a record of 21-2. Budd was on a 11-fight winning streak and Cyborg was coming off a win. Cyborg stopped Budd via TKO in the 4th round. Lost the title.
10. Julia Budd KOs Danielle West
On October 6, 2012 Julia Budd faced Danielle West. Budd was 29 years old with a record of 3-2, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budd was coming off a win. Budd stopped Danielle West via TKO in the 1st round.