Bellator 224

Julia Budd showed why she is considered one of the top female fighters in MMA today, dominating Olga Rubin in the main event of Bellator 224.

The card aired live on Paramount Network and DAZN.

Budd defended her female featherweight title with a first round finish of Rubin. The champion landed with a kick to the body and followed up with strikes in just over two minutes.

Former champion Rafael Carvalho controlled Chidi Njokuani in the co-main event, picking up a decision to get back on track following losses to Gegard Mousasi and Lyoto Machida.

Juliana Velasquez and Ed Ruth were other main card winners.

Julia Budd def. Olga Rubin via TKO (strikes) at 2:14 of Round 1 to remain Bellator female featherweight champion

Rafael Carvalho def. Chidi Njokuani via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Juliana Velasquez def. Kristina Williams via TKO (strikes) at 4:03 of Round 2

Ed Ruth def. Kiichi Kunimoto via TKO (strikes) at 3:49 of Round 2

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