Bellator 259 goes down this Friday and, all things considered, it’s a pretty stacked card. The main event features Leslie Smith (12-8, 1 draw) in a rematch five years in the making, as she challenges former Strikeforce, Invicta, and UFC champ Cris Cyborg (23-2). This time around, it’s for the Bellator title, with Smith sitting at 4-1 since her first encounter against the legendary champion.
While Smith earned wins over Irene Aldana, Amanda Lemos, Sinead Kavanaugh and Amanda Bell, in the last few years, Cyborg capitalized on an immediate Bellator title shot against Julia Budd to capture her latest belt.