Cris Cyborg Justino returns tomorrow as the main event on Showtime against Leslie Smith when she defends her MMA Grand Slam Championship with Bellator MMA. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Cyborg will be rematching Leslie Smith 5 years after their first fight took place at UFC 198 in Curitiba Brazil.
Cyborg who arrived at the Mohegan Sun Casino last Sunday, starts her media tour with Ariel Helwani, before ending her training camp with a few rounds of pad training with Thomas Pho before meeting with friend Paige VanZant who’s husband will be fighting on Bellator 259.
Bellator 259 will be shown live on SHOWTIME, to start your free TRIAL click here. Following the fight Cyborg will be hosting an exclusive Meet & Greet Afterparty via a Zoom conference, this is a limited space event. Members of the Cyborg Nation online community will receive weekly technique Thursday videos from the champ, and can enjoy a 10% discount from her official online store.
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