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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).

Key Information

Martial arts training

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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.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Budd made her MMA debut on October 22, 2010 (2010-10-22) at Strikeforce Challengers 11, defeating Shana Nelson via TKO in the second round.[2]

In her second fight for the promotion, Budd was knocked out in 14 seconds by Amanda Nunes at Strikeforce Challengers 13 on January 7, 2011 (2011-01-07).[3]

On June 24, 2011 (2011-06-24), Budd faced Germaine de Randamie in a rematch under MMA rules at Strikeforce Challengers 16.[4] She defeated de Randamie via unanimous decision.[5]

Budd's final fight for Strikeforce came on November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) when she was submitted by Ronda Rousey at Strikeforce Challengers 20.[6]

Invicta Fighting Championships

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In 2012, Budd signed with Invicta Fighting Championships and faced Swedish fighter Elina Nilsson at Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann on July 28, 2012 (2012-07-28).[7] She defeated Nilsson via TKO in the first round.[8]

Budd returned to Invicta FC on October 6, 2012 (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.[9] She defeated West via TKO in the first round.[10]

Budd was scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013 (2013-04-05).[11] However, on February 15, 2013 (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.[12] On March 19, 2013 (2013-03-19), Invicta FC announced that Gomes was injured and that Muxlow would now face Santos.[13] Budd remained on the card and instead faced Mollie Estes.[14] She won the fight via submission in the third round.[15][16]

Budd was again scheduled to face Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on July 13, 2013 (2013-07-13).[17] However, she suffered a neck injury and withdrew from the fight on June 26, 2013 (2013-06-26).[18]

On December 7, 2013 (2013-12-07), Budd faced Charmaine Tweet at Invicta FC 7.[19][20] She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Bellator MMA

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In August 2014, Budd signed with Bellator.[21]

Budd was expected to make her promotional debut at Bellator 133 on February 13, 2015, versus Talita Nogueira.[22] However, Nogueira pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury, so Budd instead faced Gabrielle Holloway.[23] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Budd was set to face former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion Marloes Coenen for the inaugural Bellator Woman's Featherweight Championship at Bellator 155,[25] however Budd got injured and was replaced by Alexis Dufresne in a non-title fight bout.[26]

Budd faced Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 162 on October 21, 2016.[27] She won the fight by majority decision.[28]

Budd faced Marloes Coenen for Bellator Inaugural Women's Featherweight World Championship at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017.[29] She stopped the veteran Coenen in the fourth round via strikes after securing the full mount position.[30]

In her first title defense, Budd faced Arlene Blencowe in a rematch on December 1, 2017, at Bellator 189.[31] She won the fight by split decision.[32]

In her second title defense, Budd faced Talita Nogueira on July 13, 2018, at Bellator 202.[33] She won the fight and successfully defended her title via TKO in the third round.[34]

In April 2019, news surfaced that Budd had signed a new, four-fight contract with Bellator.[35][36]

On the first bout of the new deal, Budd faced Olga Rubin on July 12, 2019, at Bellator 224.[37] She won the bout in the first round, dropping Rubin with a body kick and then ground and pounding her to a TKO victory.[38][39]

In her fourth title defense, Budd faced Cris Cyborg on January 25, 2020, at Bellator 238 in Inglewood, California.[40] She lost the fight via technical knockout in round four.[41]

Budd faced Jessy Miele on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 234.[42] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[43]

Budd was initially expected to face Shooto Brazil champion Dayana Silva at Bellator 256 on April 9, 2021.[44] However, the fight was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 16, 2021, at Bellator 257.[45] Budd won the bout via split decision and became a free agent after fighting out her contract.[46][47]

Professional Fighters League

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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.[48] She won the bout in decisive fashion via unanimous decision.[49]

2022 season

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Budd faced Genah Fabian on May 6, 2022, at PFL 3.[50] 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.[51] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[52]

Budd was scheduled to face Kayla Harrison on July 1, 2022, at PFL 6.[53] However, a week before the event, Budd pulled out due to injury.[54]

Budd faced Aspen Ladd on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10.[55] She lost the bout via split decision.[56]

2023 season

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Budd started the 2023 season against Larissa Pacheco on April 7, 2023, at PFL 2.[57] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[58]

Budd faced Martina Jindrová on June 16, 2023, at PFL 5.[59] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[60]

Budd was scheduled to face Kayla Harrison at PFL 10 on November 24, 2023.[61] 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.[62] She was subsequently released from the promotion.[63]

Global Fight League

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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.[64] However, the first two GFL events were postponed indefinitely.[65]

Personal life

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Budd is married to former MMA fighter Lance Gibson and step-mother of current UFC lightweight fighter Lance Gibson Jr.[66]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
23 matches 17 wins 6 losses
By knockout 6 2
By submission 1 1
By decision 10 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–6 Martina Jindrová Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2023) June 16, 2023 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 16–6 Larissa Pacheco Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2023) April 7, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 16–5 Aspen Ladd Decision (split) PFL 10 (2022) November 25, 2022 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 16–4 Genah Fabian Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2022) May 6, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States Catchweight (160.8 lb) bout; Fabian missed weight.
Win 16–3 Kaitlin Young Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2021) October 27, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 15–3 Dayana Silva Decision (split) Bellator 257 April 16, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 14–3 Jessy Miele Decision (unanimous) Bellator 244 August 21, 2020 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Catchweight (147 lbs) bout; Miele missed weight.
Loss 13–3 Cris Cyborg TKO (punches) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 4 1:14 Inglewood, California, United States Lost the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 13–2 Olga Rubin TKO (body kick and punches) Bellator 224 July 12, 2019 1 2:14 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 12–2 Talita Nogueira TKO (punches) Bellator 202 July 13, 2018 3 4:07 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 11–2 Arlene Blencowe Decision (split) Bellator 189 December 1, 2017 5 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 10–2 Marloes Coenen TKO (punches) Bellator 174 March 3, 2017 4 2:42 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Won the inaugural Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 9–2 Arlene Blencowe Decision (majority) Bellator 162 October 21, 2016 3 5:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win 8–2 Roberta Rovel Decision (unanimous) Bellator 146 November 20, 2015 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win 7–2 Gabrielle Holloway Decision (unanimous) Bellator 133 February 13, 2015 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 6–2 Charmaine Tweet Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC: Honchak vs. Smith December 7, 2013 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 5–2 Mollie Estes Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 2013 3 1:04 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 4–2 Danielle West TKO (elbows and punches) Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama October 6, 2012 1 2:32 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–2 Elina Nilsson TKO (punches and elbows) Invicta FC: Baszler vs. McMann July 28, 2012 1 3:49 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss 2–2 Ronda Rousey Submission (armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 0:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–1 Germaine de Randamie Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Loss 1–1 Amanda Nunes KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine January 7, 2011 1 0:14 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 1–0 Shana Nelson TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker October 22, 2010 2 2:51 Fresno, California, United States

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing record
10 wins (4 KOs), 2 losses, 0 draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time Record
2008-05-03 Loss Netherlands Germaine de Randamie Next Generation Warriors Utrecht, Netherlands TKO (punches) 1 1:57 10–2
2007-00-00 Win Thailand Nop Bangla Boxing Stadium Phuket, Thailand KO (knee) 1 10–1
2007-05-12 Win United States Natalie Fuz Shindo Kumate 12 Tampa, Florida, US Decision (unanimous) 3 3:00 9–1
2006-12-08 Win United States Chrisanne Roseliep Shindo Kumate Tampa, Florida, US Decision (split) 3 3:00 8–1
0000-00-00 Win Canada Kayla Drane TKO 4 7–1
2006-04-00 Win Canada Lindsay Ball Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Decision (split) 6–1
2005-06-04 Win Canada Keri Scarr King of Gladiators Calgary, Alberta, Canada Decision 5–1
2005-03-00 Win United States Gina Carano Decision 4–1
0000-00-00 Win Canada Jodi Hensel Decision 3–1
0000-00-00 Win Canada Vanessa Parente TKO 4 2–1
0000-00-00 Win Canada Brenna Shaw KO 2 1–1
0000-00-00 Loss Canada Danielle Quee 0–1
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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Julia Budd

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Julia Budd (born July 4, 1983) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist competing in the women's featherweight division of promotions such as the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the Global Fight League (GFL). Known by the nickname "The Jewel", she is a former Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight Champion with a professional MMA record of 17–6, including 6 knockouts/tKO finishes, 1 submission, and 10 decisions. Standing at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) with a 70-inch reach, Budd fights out of Port Moody, British Columbia, and incorporates a Muay Thai base honed from her earlier kickboxing career. Budd made her professional MMA debut in October 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers 11, securing a second-round TKO victory, and quickly established herself as a top contender despite early setbacks, including unanimous decision losses to future champions in 2012 and in 2014. She captured the inaugural Bellator Women's Championship in March 2017 by defeating Marloes Coenen via at Bellator 174, becoming the promotion's first champion in the division. Budd successfully defended the title twice—against in December 2017 and Talita Nogueira via third-round TKO in July 2018—before losing it to by first-round TKO in January 2020 at Bellator 238. Transitioning to the PFL in 2021, Budd initially competed at before returning to , where she participated in the 2022 and 2023 seasons, highlighted by a June 2023 win over Martina Jindrová. She was released from the PFL in November 2023. In 2025, she signed with the GFL, representing the London team after being drafted in January, though her scheduled debut against at GFL 1 in May was part of a cancelled event. Throughout her career, Budd has competed across multiple organizations, including Invicta FC, amassing a reputation for durable striking and defense in high-stakes bouts.

Early life and background

Early life

Julia Budd was born on July 4, 1983, in Roberts Creek, , , a small coastal community on the Sunshine Coast with fewer than 2,000 residents spanning about 8.1 square miles. She spent her early years in this rural setting, where the natural surroundings of the Sunshine Coast likely influenced her active lifestyle before pursuing competitive sports. Budd later attended the , earning a in human kinetics in 2007, which provided her with a strong foundation in exercise science and athletic performance. During her time in the area for studies, she became associated with , where she eventually established her training base. She is known professionally by the nickname "The Jewel," reflecting her standout presence in combat sports. Little public information is available regarding her family background, though Budd has maintained a low profile on personal matters from her upbringing. This early period laid the groundwork for her interest in athletics, leading her toward in her young adulthood.

Martial arts training

Julia Budd began her journey at the age of 15 in , , initially training in at a local gym after quitting other sports. She later moved to the , where she continued her development under a coach from before joining Gibson Kickboxing & Academy in around the early 2000s. There, she honed her striking skills, competing in professional bouts and amassing a 10-2 record, highlighted by a victory over in March 2005, making her the only woman to defeat the American fighter in the discipline. At Gibson Academy, Budd trained under head coach Sr., a former UFC fighter who competed in , who became her primary instructor and later her husband. Their partnership emphasized practical, experience-based techniques, with Gibson providing full-time guidance starting in 2007. Budd's training regimen focused on building a fearless mindset through rigorous sessions that integrated striking fundamentals with discipline and loyalty, often alongside family members including stepson Lance Gibson Jr. Following a 2008 loss in to and a subsequent two-year hiatus, Budd transitioned to at the end of 2008, leveraging her extensive foundation without notable amateur MMA experience. She continued training at the Gibson facility, which she co-owns with her husband, prioritizing a supportive, family-oriented environment that fosters endurance, agility, and mental resilience for long-term athletic development. This philosophy of consistent, high-intensity preparation has remained central to her career, adapting her expertise to the multifaceted demands of MMA.

Personal life

Julia Budd has been married to , a former UFC fighter and head coach at Gibson MMA, since 2013, after the couple began dating in 2007. She serves as to Gibson's , Lance Gibson Jr., a professional Bellator fighter. The family shares a close bond, with Gibson managing aspects of Budd's career alongside his coaching duties. Budd resides in , , where the family previously operated Gibson MMA before closing the gym in 2022 to focus on professional management. Due to these , she trains at Gibson MMA. As of November 2025, Budd remains active in the MMA community through her family connections, with no public announcements regarding retirement.

Professional career

Early MMA career

Julia Budd made her professional debut on October 22, 2010, at Strikeforce Challengers 11 in , defeating Shana Nelson by technical knockout via punches at 2:51 of the second round. This victory showcased her aggressive striking approach, drawing from her extensive background, as she used ground-and-pound to overwhelm her opponent after securing a takedown. Her debut performance highlighted her potential as a contender in the early stages of women's MMA development. Budd's next bout came on January 7, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers 13, where she suffered a swift first-round loss to at just 0:14 via punches. She rebounded on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers 16, earning a victory over after three rounds of competitive stand-up exchanges. These mixed results contributed to her building a 2-2 record in Strikeforce, establishing her presence in the 145-pound division amid a growing field of female fighters. A significant setback occurred on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers 20, when Budd faced unbeaten specialist and was submitted by armbar at 0:39 of the first round. This fight marked one of Rousey's early dominant performances and tested Budd's grappling defense. With no further appearances in the promotion, Budd's Strikeforce tenure ended, coinciding with the organization's challenges leading to its closure after a final event on , 2013. Following Strikeforce's shutdown, she pursued opportunities in other women's MMA promotions without notable independent bouts in the interim.

Invicta Fighting Championships

Following her release from Strikeforce in early 2012, Julia Budd signed with , an all-female promotion that provided a platform for women's MMA at the time. Her debut occurred on July 28, 2012, at , where she faced Elina Nilsson in a bout and secured a first-round TKO victory via punches and elbows at 3:49. Budd continued her undefeated streak in the promotion with a dominant performance on October 6, 2012, at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama, stopping Danielle West via first-round TKO (elbows and punches) at 2:32. She followed this with a submission win over Mollie Estes on April 5, 2013, at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson, applying a rear-naked choke in the third round at 1:04. Her most notable Invicta bout came on December 7, 2013, at Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. Smith, defeating Charmaine Tweet by (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) in a closely contested matchup that showcased her striking and skills. With these victories, Budd emerged as a top contender in Invicta FC, positioning herself for a potential title challenge against champion Justino; however, opponent injuries and event cancellations prevented her from securing an interim or full title opportunity during her tenure. Compiling a perfect 4-0 record in the organization, Budd departed Invicta in August 2014 after signing a multi-fight deal with , drawn by the prospect of competing in a newly established women's division with greater exposure and title contention possibilities.

Bellator MMA

Julia Budd signed with in early 2015, following a successful stint in Invicta FC that sharpened her competitive edge for the promotion's featherweight division. She made her promotional debut at Bellator 133 on February 28, 2015, defeating Gabrielle Holloway by to kick off a strong run. Budd continued her momentum with a victory over Roberta Rovel at Bellator 146 in November 2015, setting the stage for her title pursuit. Budd's path to the championship accelerated in 2016 with a win over at Bellator 162 on September 9, earning her a shot at the inaugural women's title. On March 3, 2017, at Bellator 174, she captured the vacant belt by stopping Marloes Coenen via TKO in the fourth round, becoming the first champion in the division. Budd made her first title defense against Blencowe in a rematch at Bellator 189 on December 1, 2017, securing a victory after five rounds. She followed with a second defense, defeating Talita Nogueira via TKO (punches) in the third round at 4:07 at Bellator 202 on July 13, 2018. Her third successful defense came against Olga Rubin at Bellator 224 on July 12, 2019, where she won by first-round TKO via punches to the body. Budd's reign ended on January 25, 2020, at Bellator 238, when she lost the title to by fourth-round TKO, marking Cyborg's dominant promotional debut. She rebounded post-title with a over Jessy Miele at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020, and a victory against Dayana Silva at Bellator 257 on April 16, 2021. Over her Bellator tenure from 2015 to 2021, Budd compiled a record of 9-1, including her championship accomplishments. She departed the promotion as a in August 2021 after fighting out her contract, concluding a dominant chapter in the featherweight division.

Professional Fighters League

In September 2021, former Bellator MMA featherweight champion Julia Budd signed a multi-year contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), drawn by the promotion's unique tournament format and million-dollar prize structure, which aligned with her competitive experience from prior title pursuits. Her entry was facilitated by her established credentials as a Bellator titleholder, positioning her as a high-profile addition to the roster. Budd made her PFL debut on October 27, 2021, at the 2021 PFL World Championships in a showcase bout against Kaitlin Young, securing a victory after three rounds of grappling-heavy control. As PFL did not yet feature a women's division, she competed at 155 pounds for her initial appearances. In the 2022 season, Budd entered the women's tournament but suffered a loss to on May 6 at PFL 3, hampered by Fabian's weight miss that negated points for the upset winner. She was subsequently scheduled to face two-time PFL champion in the PFL 6 main event on July 1 but withdrew due to injury, with Harrison instead defeating replacement Kaitlin Young. Budd closed the year with a loss to in a showcase at the 2022 PFL World Championship on November 25, dropping to 1-2 in the promotion. Shifting back to her natural featherweight class for the 2023 season, Budd opened with a unanimous decision loss to Larissa Pacheco on April 7 at PFL 2, where Pacheco's striking volume edged out Budd's takedown attempts. She rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Martina Jindrova on June 16 at PFL 5, dominating with ground control to earn three points in the standings but falling short of playoff qualification. Budd was then booked for a high-profile featherweight bout against Kayla Harrison at the 2023 PFL World Championship on November 24; however, she withdrew due to injury shortly before the event, leading to her release from PFL in November 2023. Across five completed fights, Budd compiled a 2-3 record in the promotion, split evenly between lightweight and featherweight divisions.

Global Fight League

In January 2025, following her release from the , Julia Budd signed with the Global Fight League (GFL), a team-based MMA promotion featuring six international squads competing in a points-driven format across weight classes. On January 24, 2025, during the inaugural GFL draft, Budd was selected by in the women's division, joining a roster that included fighters like and Karolina Owczarz to represent the squad in inter-team bouts. Budd's scheduled debut was announced for GFL 1 on May 24, 2025, at the Shrine Auditorium in , where she was set to face former UFC champion in a matchup, pitting Team London against Team New York. However, on April 9, 2025, GFL canceled its debut events, including GFL 1, amid funding issues and investor disputes, leading to an indefinite postponement of the entire 2025 season. As of November 2025, Budd remains a due to the league's ongoing delays and collapse of its 2025 plans, with no further fights announced and the promotion shifting focus to a potential 2026 launch.

Career statistics

Championships and accomplishments

Julia Budd is a former inaugural Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight Champion, having won the vacant title via fourth-round TKO against Marloes Coenen on March 3, 2017, at Bellator 174. She held the championship from 2017 to 2020. Budd made three successful title defenses during her reign. Her first defense came against via split decision at Bellator 189 on December 1, 2017. She followed with a third-round TKO victory over Talita Nogueira at Bellator 202 on July 13, 2018. Her third defense was a first-round TKO against Olga Rubin at Bellator 224 on July 12, 2019, tying her for the most consecutive successful defenses in Bellator history at the time. Budd lost the title via fourth-round TKO to at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020. Budd has been recognized in MMA rankings, holding the #9 position in the women's division according to Tapology.

Mixed martial arts record

Julia Budd has a professional record of 17 wins and 6 losses as of November 2025. Of her wins, six were by or technical knockout, one by submission, and ten by decision; her losses include one by , one by technical knockout, one by submission, and three by decision. Budd compiled a 2–2 record in Strikeforce, went undefeated at 4–0 in Invicta FC, achieved 9–1 in Bellator MMA, and holds a 2–3 mark in the Professional Fighters League, with her current streak consisting of one win.
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundTimeEventLocation
October 22, 2010Shana NelsonWinTKO (punches)22:51Strikeforce Challengers 11Las Vegas, Nevada
January 7, 2011Amanda NunesLossKO (punches)10:14Strikeforce Challengers 13Nashville, Tennessee
June 24, 2011Germaine de RandamieWinDecision (unanimous)35:00Strikeforce Challengers 16Louisville, Kentucky
November 18, 2011Ronda RouseyLossSubmission (armbar)10:39Strikeforce Challengers 20Louisville, Kentucky
July 28, 2012Elina NilssonWinTKO (punches)13:49Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMannKansas City, Missouri
October 6, 2012Danielle WestWinTKO (elbows)12:32Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. SugiyamaKansas City, Missouri
April 5, 2013Mollie EstesWinSubmission (RNC)31:04Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. WatersonKansas City, Missouri
December 7, 2013Charmaine TweetWinDecision (unanimous)35:00Invicta FC 7: Honchak vs. SmithKansas City, Missouri
February 13, 2015Gabrielle HollowayWinDecision (unanimous)35:00Bellator 133: Manhoef vs. ShlemenkoFresno, California
November 20, 2015Roberta SamadWinDecision (unanimous)35:00Bellator 146: Kato vs. ManhoefOklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 21, 2016Arlene BlencoweWinDecision (majority)35:00Bellator 162: Shlemenko vs. GroveMemphis, Tennessee
March 3, 2017Marloes CoenenWinTKO (punches)42:42Bellator 174: Coenen vs. BuddChicago, Illinois
December 1, 2017Arlene BlencoweWinDecision (split)55:00Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2Fresno, California
July 13, 2018Talita NogueiraWinTKO (punches)34:07Bellator 202: Budd vs. NogueiraHoffman Estates, Illinois
July 12, 2019Olga RubinWinTKO (body kick)12:14Bellator 224: Budd vs. RubinThackerville, Oklahoma
January 25, 2020Cristiane JustinoLossTKO (punches)41:14Bellator 238: Budd vs. CyborgInglewood, California
August 21, 2020Jessy MieleWinDecision (unanimous)35:00Bellator 244: Bader vs. NemkovUncasville, Connecticut
April 16, 2021Dayana SilvaWinDecision (split)35:00Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2Uncasville, Connecticut
October 27, 2021Kaitlin YoungWinDecision (unanimous)35:00PFL 2021 ChampionshipsNew York City, New York
May 6, 2022Genah FabianLossDecision (unanimous)35:00PFL 3: 2022 Regular SeasonAtlanta, Georgia
November 25, 2022Aspen LaddLossDecision (split)35:00PFL 2022 ChampionshipsNew York City, New York
April 7, 2023Larissa PachecoLossDecision (unanimous)35:00PFL 2: 2023 Regular SeasonLas Vegas, Nevada
June 16, 2023Martina JindrovaWinDecision (unanimous)35:00PFL 5: 2023 Regular SeasonLas Vegas, Nevada

Kickboxing record

Julia Budd competed professionally in and from approximately 2005 to 2010, amassing a record of 10 wins and 2 losses, all contested under stand-up rules with no elements. Her victories included 4 knockouts, showcasing her striking prowess developed through years of at Gibson & . This background in stand-up combat significantly influenced her early MMA striking technique, emphasizing precise kicks and combinations. A standout bout was her 2005 unanimous decision victory over in , , , marking the only defeat Carano suffered in and establishing Budd as the Canadian Champion at the time. Her losses occurred in 2008 against by decision in , , and one earlier unverified opponent. Budd captured additional titles, including regional championships, during her pre-MMA phase, with most fights held in and occasional international bouts. The following table summarizes her verified professional kickboxing and bouts in chronological order:
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundsEvent/OrganizationLocation
March 2005WinDecision3Unspecified event,
June 4, 2005Keri ScarrWinDecision3International Federation of Associations,
June 7, 2007Nop (surname unknown)WinDecision3International Federation of AssociationsBangla Stadium,
March 5, 2008LossDecision3New Generation League,

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