Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2

Bellator 189 was a mixed martial arts event headlined by the women's featherweight championship rematch between Julia Budd and Arlene Blencowe. The co-main event featured a bantamweight bout between Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus. The event showcased a series of professional MMA contests featuring various athletes competing in different weight classes.

As a live combat sports event, Bellator 189 received typical coverage from MMA news outlets focusing on the fight outcomes and performances. Critical reception primarily centered on the performances of the fighters and the championship bout. The event was generally seen as a solid Bellator offering with competitive matchups.

• Julia Budd successfully defended her featherweight title in a hard-fought rematch.

• The co-main event between Freire and Straus was a highly anticipated matchup.

• The event featured several competitive bouts across different weight classes.

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This event marked the second professional MMA fight between Julia Budd and Arlene Blencowe, with their first encounter also being for the Bellator Featherweight Championship in March 2017.