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Cris Cyborg Taking Nothing for Granted Ahead of Bellator 279 Rematch

Bellator women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is unquestionably one of the greatest fighters in the history of mixed martial arts.

In addition to her current title, she has also previously held champion status under the UFC, Invicta FC and Strikeforce banners – an incredible four belts across four different major promotions, an accomplishment she likes to say makes her a "grand slam champion."

In the past 17 years, she has lost just once – falling at the hands of fellow pound-for-pound great Amanda Nunes in one of the most entertaining 51-second fights ever seen.

On Saturday, Cyborg (25-2 MMA, 4-0 BMMA) returns to action in the main event of Bellator 279, where she takes on Australian challenger Arlene Blencowe (15-8 MMA, 8-4 BMMA).