Julia Budd
{{short description|Canadian kickboxer and mixed martial artist}}
{{for|the British businesswoman|Julia Budd (businesswoman)}}
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| weight_class = Lightweight
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| team = Gibson Kickboxing & Pankration
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Julia Budd (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian mixed martial artist and kickboxer competing in the featherweight division. She was the first Bellator Women's Featherweight World Champion and has also fought in Strikeforce, Invicta Fighting Championships, and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
Martial arts training
Budd practiced Muay Thai for many years and later became the only woman to defeat American Gina Carano in Muay Thai competition. Her second and final loss in the ring came by Germaine de Randamie, 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.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/18/julia-budd-hopes-to-build-invicta-fc-brand-wants-title-at-145/
| title = Julia Budd Hopes To Build Invicta FC Brand, Wants Title At 145
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-10-18
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}}
Mixed martial arts career
Budd made her MMA debut on {{start date|2010|10|22}} at Strikeforce Challengers 11, defeating Shana Nelson via TKO in the second round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2010/10/strikeforce-challengers-11-recap-voelker-stops-bowling-in-second
| title = Strikeforce Challengers 11 recap: Bobby Voelker stops Roger Bowling in second
| author = MMAjunkie.com Staff
| date = 2010-10-22
| work = News
| publisher = MMAjunkie.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}}
In her second fight for the promotion, Budd was knocked out in 14 seconds by Amanda Nunes at Strikeforce Challengers 13 on {{start date|2011|01|07}}.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/01/strikeforce-challengers-13-recap-woodley-tops-saffiedine-st-preux-wins-again
| title = Strikeforce Challengers 13 recap: Woodley tops Saffiedine, St. Preux wins again
| author = Stupp, Dann
| date = 2011-01-08
| work = News
| publisher = MMAjunkie.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}}
On {{start date|2011|06|24}}, Budd faced Germaine de Randamie in a rematch under MMA rules at Strikeforce Challengers 16.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/05/11/julia-budd-to-face-germaine-de-randamie-on-june-24th/
| title = Julia Budd To Face Germaine De Randamie On June 24th
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2011-05-11
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}} She defeated de Randamie via unanimous decision.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/06/strikeforce-challengers-16-results-fodor-edges-terry-ricehouse-plays-spoiler
| title = Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Fodor edges Terry, Ricehouse plays spoiler
|author1=Stupp, Dann |author2=Sargent, Robert | date = 2011-06-25
| work = News
| publisher = MMAjunkie.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}}
Budd's final fight for Strikeforce came on {{start date|2011|11|18}} when she was submitted by Ronda Rousey at Strikeforce Challengers 20.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/11/18/ronda-rousey-submits-julia-budd-plans-drop-to-135/
| title = Ronda Rousey Submits Julia Budd, Plans Drop To 135
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2011-11-18
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01
}}
=Invicta Fighting Championships=
In 2012, Budd signed with Invicta Fighting Championships and faced Swedish fighter Elina Nilsson at Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on {{Start date|2012|07|28}}.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/05/29/honchak-vs-marshall-budd-vs-nilsson-set-for-invicta-fc-2/
| title = Honchak vs Marshall, Budd vs Nilsson Set For Invicta FC 2
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-05-29
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01}} She defeated Nilsson via TKO in the first round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/07/29/invicta-fc-2-results-mcmann-davis-carmouche-victorious/
| title = Invicta FC 2 Results: McMann, Davis & Carmouche Victorious
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-07-29
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01}}
Budd returned to Invicta FC on {{Start date|2012|10|06}} at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama. She was originally scheduled to face Elaina Maxwell, but Maxwell sustained a concussion in training and Budd instead faced Danielle West.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/09/28/maxwell-out-danielle-west-to-face-julia-budd-at-invicta-fc-3/
| title = Maxwell Out, Danielle West To Face Julia Budd At Invicta FC 3
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-09-28
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01}} She defeated West via TKO in the first round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/06/invicta-fc-3-results-jessica-penne-captures-atomweight-title/
| title = Invicta FC 3 Results: Jessica Penne Captures Atomweight Title
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2012-10-06
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-01}}
Budd was scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on {{Start date|2013|04|05}}.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/02/08/julia-budd-set-to-take-on-ediane-gomes-at-invicta-fc-5/
| title = Julia Budd Set To Take On Ediane Gomes At Invicta FC 5
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-02-08
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-02-08}} However, on {{Start date|2013|02|15}}, it was announced that Invicta FC had signed Cristiane Santos to face Gomes on the card and Budd was to face Australian Fiona Muxlow.{{cite web
|url=http://invictafc.com/2013/02/cris-cyborg-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-invicta-fighting-championships/
|title=CRIS CYBORG SIGNS MULTI-FIGHT DEAL WITH INVICTA FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS
|date=2013-02-15
|work=News
|publisher=InvictaFC.com
|location=United States
|accessdate=2013-02-20
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130219234520/http://invictafc.com/2013/02/cris-cyborg-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-invicta-fighting-championships
|archivedate=2013-02-19
}} On {{Start date|2013|03|19}}, Invicta FC announced that Gomes was injured and that Muxlow would now face Santos.{{cite web
|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/ediane-gomes-injured-invicta-fc-5-fight-with-cyborg-off
|title=Sources: Ediane Gomes injured, Invicta FC 5 fight with 'Cyborg' off
|author=Marrocco, Steven
|date=2013-03-19
|work=News
|publisher=MMAjunkie.com
|location=United States
|accessdate=2013-03-20
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322081303/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/ediane-gomes-injured-invicta-fc-5-fight-with-cyborg-off
|archivedate=2013-03-22
}} Budd remained on the card and instead faced Mollie Estes.{{cite web
|url = http://themmacorner.com/2013/03/25/invicta-fc-5-veronica-rothenhausler-injured-mollie-estes-meets-julia-budd/
|title = Invicta FC 5: Veronica Rothenhausler Injured; Mollie Estes Meets Julia Budd
|author = Tatum, Rob
|date = 2013-03-25
|work = News
|publisher = TheMMACorner.com
|location = United States
|accessdate = 2013-03-28
|archive-date = 2013-03-27
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130327043435/http://themmacorner.com/2013/03/25/invicta-fc-5-veronica-rothenhausler-injured-mollie-estes-meets-julia-budd/
|url-status = dead
}} She won the fight via submission in the third round.{{cite web
| url = http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cyborg-Savages-Muxlow-Karate-Hottie-Crowned-Via-Dramatic-Submission-at-Invicta-FC-5-51497
| title = 'Cyborg' Savages Muxlow, 'Karate Hottie' Crowned Via Dramatic Submission at Invicta FC 5
| author = Breen, Jordan
| date = 2013-04-05
| work = News
| publisher = Sherdog.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-04-12}}{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/04/06/invicta-fc-5-results-michelle-waterson-barb-honchak-win-titles/
| title = Invicta FC 5 Results: Michelle Waterson, Barb Honchak Win Titles
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-04-06
| work = Articles
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-04-12}}
Budd was again scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on {{Start date|2013|07|13}}.{{cite web
| url = http://mm-eh.ca/julia-budd-draws-ediane-gomes-at-invicta-6/
| title = Julia Budd Draws Ediane Gomes At Invicta 6
| author = Cotterill, Andy
| date = 2013-04-20
| work = News
| publisher = MM-EH.ca
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-04-20}} However, she suffered a neck injury and withdrew from the fight on {{Start date|2013|06|26}}.{{cite web
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/06/26/budd-out-charmaine-tweet-faces-ediane-gomes-at-invicta-fc-6/
| title = Budd Out, Charmaine Tweet Faces Ediane Gomes At Invicta FC 6
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-06-26
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-06-26}}
On {{Start date|2013|12|07}}, Budd faced Charmaine Tweet at Invicta FC 7.{{cite web
| url = http://invictafc.com/2013/10/invicta-fc-7-coming-to-kansas-city-on-december-7th/
| title = INVICTA FC 7 COMING TO KANSAS CITY ON DECEMBER 7TH
| date = 2013-10-11
| work = News
| publisher = InvictaFC.com
| location = United States
| accessdate = 2013-10-17
| url = http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/10/11/invicta-fc-7-adds-budd-tweet-kobold-evinger-holland-ansaroff/
| title = Invicta FC 7 Adds Budd-Tweet, Kobold-Evinger, Holland-Ansaroff
| author = Sargent, Robert
| date = 2013-10-11
| work = News
| publisher = MMARising.com
| location = Canada
| accessdate = 2013-10-17
}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.
=Bellator MMA=
In August 2014, Budd signed with Bellator.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/8/14/6002761/bellator-signs-marloes-coenan-julia-budd-to-open-womens-145-pound|title=Bellator signs Marloes Coenen, Julia Budd to open women's 145-pound division|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Meltzer|date=August 14, 2014|accessdate=October 1, 2014}}
Budd was expected to make her promotional debut at Bellator 133 on February 13, 2015, versus Talita Nogueira.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/bellator-133-adds-pat-curran-vs-daniel-weichel-julia-budd-vs-talita-nogueira|title=Bellator 133 adds Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel, Julia Budd vs. Talita Nogueira|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=December 15, 2014}} However, Nogueira pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury, so Budd instead faced Gabrielle Holloway.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/3/7972963/gabrielle-holloway-replaces-injured-talita-nogueira-vs-julia-budd-at|title=Gabrielle Holloway replaces injured Talita Nogueira vs. Julia Budd at Bellator 133|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=February 3, 2015}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Sargent |first1=Robert |title=Julia Budd Dominates Gabrielle Holloway At Bellator 133 |url=https://www.mmarising.com/articles/2015/02/14/julia-budd-dominates-gabrielle-holloway-at-bellator-133/ |website=mmarising.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=14 February 2015}}
Budd was set to face former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Marloes Coenen for the inaugural Bellator Woman's Featherweight Championship at Bellator 155,{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Sydnie |title=Bellator 155: Marloes Coenen to Face Julia Budd for Women's Featherweight Title |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2629389-bellator-155-marloes-coenen-to-face-julia-budd-for-womens-featherweight-title |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=1 April 2016}} however Budd got injured and was replaced by Alexis Dufresne in a non-title fight bout.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/marloes-coenen-and-julia-budd-fight-for-featherweight-title-at-bellator-155|title=Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd fight for featherweight title at Bellator 155|publisher=MMAJunkie.com Staff|date=April 1, 2016}}
Budd faced Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016.{{cite web |last1=Boone |first1=Amber |title=Bellator 162's Julia Budd: Fighting At Maximum Capacity |url=https://combatpress.com/2016/10/bellator-162s-julia-budd-fighting-at-maximum-capacity/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=18 October 2016}} She won the fight by majority decision.{{cite web |title=Julia Budd outpoints Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 162 (play-by-play) |url=https://www.fightnewsaustralia.com/julia-budd-outpoints-arlene-blencowe-at-bellator-162-play-by-play/ |website=fightnewsaustralia.com |access-date=23 November 2022}}
Budd faced Marloes Coenen for Bellator Inaugural Women's Featherweight World Championship at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017.{{cite web |title=Marloes Coenen vs. Julia Budd Booked for Bellator 174 |url=https://fight-headlines.com/2017/01/10/marloes-coenen-vs-julia-budd-booked-bellator-174/ |website=fight-headlines.com |access-date=23 November 2022}} She stopped the veteran Coenen in the fourth round via strikes after securing the full mount position.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/bellator-174-results-and-preliminary-card-live-stream-7-p-m-et|title=Bellator 174 results: Julia Budd wins featherweight title vs. Marloes Coenen, who retires|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=March 3, 2017}}
In her first title defense, Budd faced Arlene Blencowe in a rematch on December 1, 2017, at Bellator 189.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/1/16722620/bellator-189-results-budd-vs-blencowe|title=Bellator 189 Results: Budd vs. Blencowe|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Jed Meshew|date=December 2, 2017}} She won the fight by split decision.{{cite web |last1=Mercado |first1=Eddie |title=Bellator 189 results and highlights: Budd squeaks by Blencowe in underwhelming fight |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/12/1/16722764/bellator-189-results-highlights-julia-budd-squeaks-by-blencowe-mma-news |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=1 December 2017 |archive-date=23 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221123110836/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/12/1/16722764/bellator-189-results-highlights-julia-budd-squeaks-by-blencowe-mma-news |url-status=dead }}
In her second title defense, Budd faced Talita Nogueira on July 13, 2018, at Bellator 202.{{cite web |title=Julia Budd defends featherweight title against Talita Nogueira at Bellator 202 |url=https://mmasucka.com/2018/04/23/julia-budd-defends-featherweight-title-against-talita-nogueira-at-bellator-202/ |website=mmasucka.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=23 April 2018}} She won the fight and successfully defended her title via TKO in the third round.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/07/13/bellator-202-results-budd-vs-nogueira/|title=Bellator 202 Results: Julia Budd Overcomes Slow Start, Overwhelms Talita Nogueira|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=July 13, 2018}}
In April 2019, news surfaced that Budd had signed a new, four-fight contract with Bellator.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/04/bellator-champ-julia-budd-signs-new-long-term-deal|title=Bellator champ Julia Budd signs new long-term deal|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 25, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Julia-Budd-Believes-Bellator-Has-the-Best-Female-Featherweights-in-the-World-157467|title=Julia Budd Believes Bellator Has the Best Female Featherweights in the World|author=Natalie Zamudio|publisher=sherdog.com|date=June 28, 2019}}
On the first bout of the new deal, Budd faced Olga Rubin on July 12, 2019, at Bellator 224.{{cite web |title=Julia Budd Defends Her Bellator Featherweight World Title Against Olga Rubin on July 12 |url=https://mymmanews.com/julia-budd-defends/ |website=mymmanews.com |date=25 March 2019 |access-date=23 November 2022}} She won the bout in the first round, dropping Rubin with a body kick and then ground and pounding her to a TKO victory.{{Cite web |title=Julia Budd defends Bellator title with TKO of Olga Rubin - Sportsnet.ca |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/julia-budd-defends-bellator-title-tko-olga-rubin/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=www.sportsnet.ca}}{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2019-07-12 |title=Bellator 224 Results: Julia Budd Stops Olga Rubin Early, Calls Out Smith, Gabi Garcia |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/12/bellator-224-results-budd-vs-rubin/ |access-date=2022-07-22 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
In her fourth title defense, Budd faced Cris Cyborg on January 25, 2020, at Bellator 238 in Inglewood, California.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/9/27/20888004/as-expected-bellator-books-cris-cyborg-versus-champ-julia-budd|title=As expected, Bellator books Cris Cyborg versus champ Julia Budd|last=Marrocco|first=Steven|date=2019-09-27|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=2019-09-28}} She lost the fight via technical knockout in round four.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/twitter-reacts-cris-cyborg-title-tko-julia-budd-bellator-238|title=Twitter reacts to Cris Cyborg's title-winning TKO of Julia Budd at Bellator 238|date=2020-01-26|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-01-26}}
Budd faced Jessy Miele on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 234.{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Alexander K. |title=Bellator 244 adds Julia Budd vs. Jessy Miele, Roy Nelson vs. Valentin Moldavsky |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/7/21358837/bellator-244-adds-julia-budd-vs-jessy-miele-roy-nelson-vs-valentin-moldavsky |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=23 November 2022 |date=7 August 2020}} She won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|date=2020-08-22|title=Bellator 244 results: Julia Budd back to winning ways with decision over Jessy Miele|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/bellator-244-results-julia-budd-unanimous-decision-win-jessy-miele|access-date=2021-10-25|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
Budd was initially expected to face Shooto Brazil champion Dayana Silva at Bellator 256 on April 9, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Julia-Budd-vs-Dayana-Silva-Pedro-Carvalho-vs-JayJay-Wilson-Added-to-Bellator-257-Bill-178658|title=Julia Budd vs. Dayana Silva, Pedro Carvalho vs. Jay-Jay Wilson Added to Bellator 257 Bill|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=April 7, 2021|work=Sherdog}} However, the fight was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 16, 2021, at Bellator 257.{{cite web |title=Former champion Julia Budd meets Dayana Silva at Bellator 257 on April 16 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/mma-news-bellator-257-julia-budd-vs-dayana-silva-booked-april-16 |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=7 April 2021 |date=6 April 2021}} Budd won the bout via split decision and became a free agent after fighting out her contract.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-17|title=Bellator 257 results: Corey Anderson pounds out Dovletzhan Yagshimuradov in grand prix|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/bellator-257-results-corey-anderson-pounds-out-dovletzhan-yagshimuradov-tko|access-date=2021-04-17|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmbhRZ-jWnw|title=Ex-Bellator champ Julia Budd a free agent, in talks with PFL, open to UFC|date=August 10, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}}
= Professional Fighters League =
On September 29, 2021, news surfaced that Budd had signed with Professional Fighters League and made her debut against Kaitlin Young on October 27, 2021, at PFL 10.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-29|title=PFL signs former Bellator champion Julia Budd to contract; debut set for Oct. 27|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/pfl-signs-ex-bellator-champion-julia-budd-debut-oct-27|access-date=2021-09-29|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} She won the bout in decisive fashion via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-27|title=2021 PFL Championship results: Julia Budd cruises, wins debut over Kaitlin Young|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/2021-pfl-championship-results-julia-budd-cruises-wins-debut-over-kaitlin-young|access-date=2021-10-27|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
== 2022 season ==
Budd faced Genah Fabian on May 6, 2022, at PFL 3.{{Cite web |date=2022-04-05 |title=Harrison, Cooper to headline PFL3 event |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33674987/two-women-lightweight-champ-kayla-harrison-men-welterweight-champ-ray-cooper-iii-headline-professional-fighters-league-2022-regular-season-opener |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} 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.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-05 |title=2022 PFL 3 weigh-in results: Two fighters, including two-time champ, come in heavy |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/2022-pfl-3-weigh-in-results-2021-champion-ray-cooper-iii-genah-fabian-miss-weight |access-date=2022-05-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web |author= |title=Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald takes quick submission win at PFL 3 |url=https://www.cbc.ca/sports/rory-red-king-macdonald-pfg-3-1.6445355 |access-date=7 May 2022 |website=CBC.ca |publisher=CBC News}}
Budd was scheduled to face Kayla Harrison on July 1, 2022, at PFL 6.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-01 |title=Harrison gets toughest test yet vs. Budd at PFL 6 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34019101/kayla-harrison-face-tough-challenge-julia-budd-pfl-6 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} However, a week before the event, Budd pulled out due to injury.{{Cite web |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |date=2022-06-23 |title=Kayla Harrison now meets Kaitlin Young at PFL 6 after Julia Budd injury |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/23/23181048/kayla-harrison-now-meets-kaitlin-young-at-pfl-6-after-julia-budd-injury |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
Budd faced Aspen Ladd on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10.{{Cite web |last=Bohn |first=Mike |date=2022-10-12 |title=Aspen Ladd's debut vs. former Bellator champ set for 2022 PFL Championships |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/pfl-championship-aspen-ladd-debut-vs-former-bellator-champ-set |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the bout via split decision.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Nolan |date=2022-11-26 |title=2022 PFL Championships results: Aspen Ladd sneaks by Julia Budd to win split decision |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/2022-pfl-championships-results-aspen-ladd-vs-julia-budd-video |access-date=2022-11-26 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
== 2023 season ==
Budd started the 2023 season against Larissa Pacheco on April 7, 2023, at PFL 2.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-02 |title=Loughnane-Moraes to kick off 2023 PFL season |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35576696/brendan-loughnane-marlon-moraes-kick-2023-pfl-season |access-date=2023-02-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} She lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-04-08 |title=PFL 2 2023: Competitive Fight Sees Larissa Pacheco Get Past Julia Budd |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/08/pfl-2-larissa-pacheco-vs-julia-budd/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Budd faced Martina Jindrová on June 16, 2023, at PFL 5.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2023-05-12 |title=PFL announces second-half event lineups following 9 fighters receiving drug test suspensions |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/12/23721590/pfl-announces-second-half-event-lineups-following-9-fighters-receiving-drug-test-suspensions |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/2023-pfl-5-live-and-official-results-ante-delija-vs-maurice-greene|title=2023 PFL 5 results: Larissa Pacheco steamrolls, victorious Ante Delija eliminated from playoffs |publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|date=2023-06-17|access-date=2023-06-17}}
Budd was scheduled to face Kayla Harrison at PFL 10 on November 24, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Burne |first1=Kathrine |title=Kayla Harrison Returns Against Julia Budd At PFL 10 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/kayla-harrison-returns-against-julia-budd-at-pfl-10/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=13 September 2023 |access-date=13 September 2023}} However, Budd was removed from the fight that she "refused to fulfill her contractual obligation" and was replaced by Aspen Ladd at a catchweight of 150 pounds.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-11-08 |title=Kayla Harrison now faces UFC veteran Aspen Ladd with Julia Budd out of PFL Finals card |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/8/23953015/kayla-harrison-now-faces-ufc-veteran-aspen-ladd-with-julia-budd-out-of-pfl-finals-card |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} She was subsequently released from the promotion.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2023-11-09 |title=Julia Budd released from PFL after withdrawing from Kayla Harrison fight at 2023 PFL championships |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/11/9/23954821/julia-budd-released-from-pfl-after-withdrawing-from-kayla-harrison-fight-at-2023-pfl-championships |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}
=Global Fight League=
Budd was scheduled to face former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Holly Holm in the inaugural Global Fight League event on May 24, 2025 at GFL 1.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2025/3/27/24395468/gfl-1-fight-card-start-time-date-and-location-faber-vs-barao-3|title=GFL 1 fight card, start time, date and location - Faber vs. Barao 3|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jeff Cain|date=2025-03-27|access-date=2025-03-29}} However, the first two GFL events were postponed indefinitely.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/04/global-fight-league-inaugural-events-canceled-may-los-angeles|title=Global Fight League's inaugural back-to-back events in May canceled|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells, Mike Bohn and Nolan King|date=2025-04-09|access-date=2025-04-10}}
Personal life
Budd is married to former MMA fighter Lance Gibson and step-mother of current Bellator lightweight fighter Lance Gibson Jr.{{Cite web|title=Lance Gibson Jr. happy with Bellator 232 performance, but says expect a whole new version next time|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/lance-gibson-jr-happy-bellator-232-expect-new-version-julia-budd-cyborg-video|access-date=2021-04-17|website=www.mmajunkie.com|date=28 October 2019}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator MMA
- Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship (one time; first; former)
- Three successful title defenses
- Most victories in Bellator Women's Featherweight division history (9){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/bellator-257-post-event-facts-is-6-foot-8-steve-mowry-a-contender|title=Bellator 257 post-event facts: Is 6-foot-8 Steve Mowry a contender?|author=Mike Bohn|work=MMAjunkie.com|date=April 17, 2021}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-wins= 6
| ko-losses= 2
| sub-wins= 1
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 10
| dec-losses=3
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|17–6
|Martina Jindrová
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|June|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–6
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|April|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–5
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2022|November|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New York City, New York, United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2022|May|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Arlington, Texas, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160.8 lb) bout; Fabian missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2021|October|27}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Hollywood, Florida, United States
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–3
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2021|April|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2020|August|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (147 lbs) bout; Miele missed weight.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–3
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2020|January|25}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 1:14
| Inglewood, California, United States
|{{small|Lost the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–2
|TKO (body kick and punches)
|{{dts|2019|July|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:14
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2018|July|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 4:07
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2017|December|1}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2017|March|3}}
| align=center| 4
| align=center| 2:42
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Won the inaugural Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–2
| Decision (majority)
| {{dts|2016|October|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| Roberta Rovel
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2015|November|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| Gabrielle Holloway
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2015|February|13}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Fresno, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| Invicta FC: Honchak vs. Smith
| {{dts|2013|December|7}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–2
| Mollie Estes
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Invicta FC: Penne vs. Waterson
| {{dts|2013|April|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 1:04
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–2
| Danielle West
| TKO (elbows and punches)
| Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama
| {{dts|2012|October|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:32
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–2
| Elina Nilsson
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| Invicta FC: Baszler vs. McMann
| {{dts|2012|July|28}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:49
| Kansas City, Kansas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 2–2
| Submission (armbar)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers
| {{dts|2011|November|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:39
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry
| {{dts|2011|June|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kent, Washington, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 1–1
| KO (punches)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine
| {{dts|2011|January|7}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:14
| Nashville, Tennessee, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Shana Nelson
| TKO (punches)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker
| {{dts|2010|October|22}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:51
| Fresno, California, United States
|
{{end}}
Kickboxing record
{{Kickboxing record start|title=Kickboxing record|record=10 wins (4 KOs), 2 losses, 0 draws}}
|-
|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
| 2008-05-03 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|NED}} Germaine de Randamie || Next Generation Warriors || Utrecht, Netherlands || TKO (punches) || 1 || 1:57 || 10–2
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2007-00-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Nop || Bangla Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO (knee) || 1 || || 10–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2007-05-12 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Natalie Fuz || Shindo Kumate 12 || Tampa, Florida, US || Decision (unanimous) || 3 || 3:00 || 9–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2006-12-08 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Chrisanne Roseliep || Shindo Kumate || Tampa, Florida, US || Decision (split) || 3 || 3:00 || 8–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 0000-00-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Kayla Drane || || || TKO ||4 || || 7–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2006-04-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Lindsay Ball || || Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada || Decision (split) || || || 6–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2005-06-04 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Keri Scarr || King of Gladiators || Calgary, Alberta, Canada || Decision || || || 5–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 2005-03-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gina Carano || || || Decision || || || 4–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 0000-00-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Jodi Hensel || || || Decision || || || 3–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 0000-00-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Vanessa Parente || || || TKO || 4 || || 2–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#CCFFCC"
| 0000-00-00 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Brenna Shaw || || || KO || 2 || || 1–1
|-
|- bgcolor="#FFBBBB"
| 0000-00-00 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Danielle Quee || || || || || || 0–1
|-
|-
| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
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See also
References
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External links
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- [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/julia-budd Julia Budd] at [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/ Awakening Fighters]
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