Julia Budd predicts Holm will upset Nunes at UFC 239

Bellator women's featherweight champion Julia Budd believes betting underdog Holly Holm will upset Amanda Nunes on Saturday at UFC 239.

"I actually think Holly’s going to do it," Budd told theScore. "She’s really well rounded with her striking. I think she's going to do it. I think she’s going to pose some problems for Amanda."

Budd (12-2) suffered her first career loss against Nunes in her second pro fight in October 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers 11. Almost nine years later, the 35-year-old will defend her 145-pound title against undefeated Olga Rubin in the main event of Bellator 224 on July 12.

The Port Moody, British Columbia, native recently signed a new contract with Bellator, which will keep her with the promotion for her next four fights.

"We had to come to terms - I signed a four-fight deal with Bellator. I went down there in March and sat down with Scott Coker, Rich Chu, Mike Hogan, and we came to a really good agreement and, yeah, I'm really excited about what the next four fights look like."

Bellator 224 takes place on July 12 at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla. Watch the full interview with Budd below and subscribe to theScoreMMA Youtube channel here.