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Lance Gibson Jr. — Julia Budd’s stepson — has prepared 22 years for his Bellator debut

Lance Gibson Jr. has lived and breathed mixed martial arts his whole life. Don’t let his 2-0 record fool you.

The British Columbia native is the son of Lance Gibson Sr, a veteran of UFC, Shooto and Super Brawl. The two even share the “Fearless” nickname. Gibson Jr. is preparing to make his major league debut at Bellator 232 and he has a wealth of experience backing him. Along with his dad, Gibson Jr. will also have his step-mom and Bellator women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd in his corner.

“It’s freaking amazing. A four-time champion that is freaking special.