Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg
Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg

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Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg

2020
Movie
164 min
English

Bellator 238 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The event takes place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The main card streams on DAZN following prelims on MMA Junkie. In the main event, women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd (13-2 MMA, 7-0 BMMA) takes on challenger and former UFC, Invicta and Strikeforce champ Cris Cyborg (21-2 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). In the co-feature, Adam Borics (14-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) meets Darrion Caldwell (13-3 MMA, 10-2 BMMA) in a quarterfinal bout in the ongoing featherweight grand prix.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: N/A (Live Sports Broadcast)Genres: Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

Bellator 238 was a major mixed martial arts event headlined by a highly anticipated women's featherweight championship bout between the reigning champion Julia Budd and the legendary Cris Cyborg. The co-main event featured a bantamweight clash between Darrion Caldwell and Kyoji Horiguchi. The event marked a significant moment in women's MMA, pitting two of the sport's most dominant figures against each other.

Critical Reception

As a combat sports event, critical reception focused on the performances of the fighters and the quality of the matchups. The main event between Budd and Cyborg was highly anticipated, though some anticipated Cyborg's power would overwhelm Budd. The co-main event also promised a high-level technical battle. Overall, the event was seen as a strong offering for MMA fans, particularly those interested in women's featherweight and bantamweight divisions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Cris Cyborg's victory over Julia Budd was a dominant performance, solidifying her status as a top fighter.

  • The co-main event between Caldwell and Horiguchi was a tactical battle that showcased high-level MMA.

  • The event delivered on its promise of exciting fights, particularly for fans of women's MMA.

Google audience: Audience reception for Bellator 238 was largely positive, with many viewers praising Cris Cyborg's decisive victory and Julia Budd's resilience. The high-profile nature of the main event drew significant attention, and the co-main event was also well-received for its technical skill.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (Live Sports Broadcast)

Fun Fact

This event marked Cris Cyborg's debut fight with Bellator MMA, and she successfully captured the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship in her first fight for the promotion.

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