Cris “Cyborg”isn’t done adding titles to her storied record, as the legendary fighter took out Julia Budd at Bellator 238 Saturday to win the featherweight title.

“Cyborg” finishes Budd with a vicious series of strikes

The 34-year-old Brazilian star was making her Bellator debut on Saturday, and “Cyborg” ended the reign of Budd by stopping her in round four. “Cyborg” was fighting for the first time since July, 2019, when she defeated Felicia Spencer at UFC 240.

With the win on Saturday, “Cyborg’s” record now stands at 22-2, with 1 no-contest. The feared striker has also won belts with Strikeforce, Invicta FC and the UFC.

Budd (13-3) lost for the first time since 2011 when she was submitted by Ronda Rousey. The Canadian had won 11 straight.

Bellator 238 results

Here are the results for Bellator 238, which was hosted by the Forum in Inglewood, California.

Cris “Cyborg” def. Julia Budd via TKO (strikes) — R4, 1:14 (women’s featherweight title bout)

Darrion Caldwell def. Adam Borics via submission (rear-naked choke — R1, 2:20 (featherweight grand prix quarterfinal bout)

Juan Archuleta def. Henry Corrales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28. 29-28)

Sergio Pettis def. Alfred Khashakyan via submission (guillotine choke) — R1, 3:00

Raymond Daniels def. Jason King via TKO — R1, 3:07

Emilee King def. Ava Knight via submission (rear-naked choke) — R1, 2:18

Brandon Bender def. Joshua Jones via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)

Aaron Pico def. Daniel Carey via KO (punch) — R2, 0:15

AJ Agazarm def. Adel Altamimi via submission (triangle choke) — R3, 1:22

Mario Navarro vs. Jay Jay Wilson def. Navarro via submission (armbar) — R1, 2:48

Curtis Millender def. Moses Murrietta via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Chris Avila def. Anthony Taylor via majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Miguel Jacob def. David Pacheco via unanimous decision (30-27. 30-26, 30-27)

Results via MMA Junkie

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