Cris Cyborg thinks there are several reasons why her second fight with Leslie Smith could look different from the first.
During Friday’s Bellator 255 broadcast, it was announced that Cyborg’s next featherweight title defense will be a rematch against Smith set to headline Bellator 259 on May 21 Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Cyborg defeated Smith by first-round TKO when they fought at UFC 198 five years ago.
Speaking to the media at Bellator 259, Cyborg explained that she feels both her and Smith are better fighters now and that she expects to put on an even stronger performance this time around.