One of the most dominant female fighters in MMA history will return this spring in a rematch. Cris Cyborg (23-2 MMA, 2-0 BMMA) will put her women’s featherweight title on the line against Leslie Smith (12-8-1 MMA, 2-2 BMMA) in the Bellator 259 main event. The promotion announced the headliner during Friday’s Bellator 255 broadcast, which was its debut on Showtime. Bellator 259 is set for May 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
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Cris Cyborg headlines Bellator 259 in rematch with Leslie Smith – MMA Junkie