Bellator MMA is at the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, for Bellator 189, headlined by Julia “The Jewel” Budd defending the Bellator Women’s Featherweight title against Australia’ Arlene “Angerfist” Belncowe.
Budd and Blencowe are no strangers having fought at Bellator 162, where Budd took a split decision win. The co-main event has American BJJ ace Rafael Lovato Jr. against Josh Koscheck protege Chris Honeycutt at Middleweight. Also at 185 lbs. a strikers delight is on tap with Hisaki Kato meeting Chidi “Chidi Bang Bang” Njokuani. The main card starts with California prospect Adam Piccolotti taking on the King of Kansas David Rickles.
Spike TV Main Card
WFW Title: (c) Julia Budd def. Arlene Blencowe y (49-46, 47-48, 49-46) split decision
MW: Rafael Lovato Jr. def. Chris Honeycutt (29-28, 30-27 x2) unanimous decision