THACKERVILLE, Okla. – Julia Budd is dialed in on Friday’s Bellator 224 title defense against Olga Rubin, but the featherweight champion sees some big fights on the horizon after signing a new four-fight deal with the promotion. The “big” can be emphasized for one fight in particular. Budd (12-2 MMA, 6-0 BMMA) said her champion status paired with Bellator’s strong relationship with the Japan-based Rizin FF organization could open the door for a showdown with undefeated heavyweight Gabi Garcia (6-0). Thus far Garcia, who is also a renowned grappling specialist, has faced no equal in MMA
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