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Cris Cyborg debuts in UFC vs. Leslie Smith in Brazil

Invicta FC featherweight champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino is set to make her long-awaited debut appearance inside the UFC's Octagon later this year when she meets Leslie Smith at a catchweight of 140-pounds at UFC 198.

UFC officials confirmed the news on Monday.

Cyborg (15-1, 1 NC) is riding a 16-fight unbeaten streak, with a lone no-contest mixed in between. In her latest win earlier this year, she knocked out Daria Ibragimova with seconds left in the opening round. Cyborg has only gone to a decision twice in her 11-year career.

Smith (8-6-1) recently returned to action earlier this month against Rin Nakai at UFC Fight Night 85 and picked up a unanimous decision nod.