MMASucka · Apr 7, 2021
Cris Cyborg Will Be Bellator’s 145-lb. Champion Forever: Opinion
INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 25: Cris Cyborg (blue gloves) in the cage after defeating Julia Budd in their featherweight world title fight at The Forum on January 25, 2020 in Inglewood, California. Cyborg won by TKO in the 4th round. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)On Friday night at Bellator 255, it was announced that Cris Cyborg will defend her women’s 145-lb. strap against Leslie Smith at Bellator 259 on May 21. This bout will run back their 2016 matchup where Cyborg utterly brutalized “The Peacemaker” at UFC 198.
Cris Cyborg Will Be Bellator’s 145-lb. Champion Forever
This fight announcement is wildly underwhelming and one that brings to light a major problem Bellator is facing.