Julia Budd will attempt to keep a stranglehold on the Bellator women’s featherweight division for a long time to come.
Budd (12-2 MMA, 6-0 BMMA), the current and only women’s 145-pound champion in Bellator history, has signed a new multi-fight contract with the organization ahead of her scheduled defense in July.
MMA Junkie confirmed the new long-term deal is in place with a person close to the situation.
Budd, who is booked against Olga Rubin (6-0 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) on Bellator’s July 12 event in Thackerville, Okla., is No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie MMA women’s pound-for-pound rankings and No. 2 in the featherweight rankings. She has already defended her title twice since capturing it in March 2017.
The Canadian is currently riding a 10-fight winning streak including six-straight in Bellator. Budd, 35, hasn’t lost since a November 2011 defeat to ex-UFC champ Ronda Rousey and had only one setback prior, which came to current dual UFC titleholder Amanda Nunes.
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