10 MMA Stars Who Dated Their Coaches

10. Julia Budd & Lance Gibson

Julia 'The Jewel' Budd is a former Bellator champion who has faced some of the sport's biggest stars. The 36-year-old Canadian has shared the cage with Ronda Rousey, Amanda Nunes, and Cris Cyborg. In recent years, the talented featherweight has been widely considered one top fighter in her division.

Budd also happens to be married to her longtime trainer and former UFC fighter, Lance Gibson. He is the head of Gibson Kickboxing and Pankration. As a fighter, Gibson is perhaps best known for his UFC 29 bout with the legendary Evan Tanner.

His son (Budd's stepson), Lance Gibson Jr. also competes for Bellator MMA.

Given that 'The Jewel' is a top-tier fighter with a 13-3 professional record and a former Bellator titleholder, it's fair to say that this fighter/coach has worked out well.