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In the main event of Bellator 238, Cris Cyborg made her promotional debut and stunned the crowd at The Forum, handing Julia Budd her first loss in 8 years and capturing the Bellator featherweight title. Prior to the crowning of a new champ, Darrion Caldwell earned his spot in the featherweight grand prix semifinals after submitting Adam Borics.
Here’s what the pros had to say about tonight’s top performances.
Cris Cyborg finishes Julia Budd to become new champ
Congrats to @criscyborg for making history... again. Such an energy to have to stand across from.. and congrats to @JuliaBudd for putting up such a tough fight. That was a main event. Hope they run it back cause @BellatorMMA just got a whole lot more interesting. ☄️ #respect
— Gina Carano (@ginacarano) January 26, 2020
I’m never betting again. pic.twitter.com/xqQbjUcN6H
— Gina Carano (@ginacarano) January 26, 2020
HUGE CONGRATS @CrisCyborgGym https://t.co/1ptyDBmJh7
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) January 26, 2020
Heard @criscyborg @JuliaBudd was a barn burner. Can’t wait to watch the replay! Congrats ladies :) #Bellator239
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 26, 2020
.@Cyborg just Cyborged Julia Budd! #Bellator238 #AndNew
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) January 26, 2020
You guys watch the @JuliaBudd vs @criscyborg?! Another big win!
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) January 26, 2020
Congratulations @criscyborg! Looked great there. Parabéns, campeã!
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) January 26, 2020
Wow Cyborg does it! She is the new Bellator featherweight world champ! #Bellator
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) January 26, 2020
Darrion Caldwell advances to grand prix semifinals
Caldwell wins by RNC #Bellator
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) January 26, 2020
Wow man ♂️ mma is something special
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) January 26, 2020
Good night of fights out of nowhere
— Al Iaquinta (@ALIAQUINTA) January 26, 2020
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