Julia Budd (10-2 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) Julia Budd (right). Staple info: Height: 5’8″ Age: 35 Weight: 145 lbs. Reach: 69″ Last fight: Decision win Arlene Blencowe (Dec. 1, 2017) Camp: Gibson MMA (Canada) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/muay Thai Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Bellator featherweight champion + Pro muay Thai experience (10-2 record) + 4 KO victories + 1 submission win + 2 first-round finishes + Consistent pace and pressure + Conservative striking approach ^ Seldom out of position + Strong inside of the clinch ^ Knees, trips and takedowns + Solid positional grappler ^ Works well from topside Talita Nogueira (7-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA) Talita Nogueira Staple info: Height: 5’10” Age: 32 Weight: 145 lbs. Reach: 68″ Last fight: Submission win over Amanda Bell (Aug. 25, 2017) Camp: Gracie Fusion (Brazil) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Fair Supplemental info: + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + Multiple grappling accolades + 2 KO victories + 5 submission wins + 4 first-round finishes + Strong transitional grappler ^ Floats well from topside + Crafty guard game + Shows to work well from clinch ?
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