MMA legend, Cyborg defends belt against Arlene Blencowe this Thursday, at Bellator 249

C. Cyborg (left) will make his first featherweight title defense for Bellator against A. Blencowe (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After not renewing his contract with the UFC, signing with a competitor and winning the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.) right on his debut, in January of this year, Chris Cyborg is ready for her first title defense. This Thursday (15), at Bellator 249, the Curitiba native will face Arlene Blencowe and put her favoritism against the Australian at stake. In total, the show will feature 11 clashes.

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Hired in gold and to further promote the women's division at Bellator, Cyborg remains one of the strongest names within the organization chaired by Scott Coker. This Thursday, the Brazilian will take the lead in the event and seek to add another victory to her winning record.

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The co-main fight will feature another strong representative for Brazil. Representative of lightweights (up to 70,3kg.), Patricky Pitbull He wants to recover from his last performance, when he was defeated by Tofiq Musayev, in December, and the chosen one for the plan is Jaleel Willis, undefeated in four matches.

Cyborg x Blencowe

Considered one of the greatest representatives of women's MMA in history, Cyborg wants to continue making history in the sport. The only athlete to win four belts in the main mixed martial arts companies in the world (UFC, Strikeforce, Invicta FC and Bellator), the Curitiba native now has the role of remaining at the top and entertaining the public with great shows.

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This Thursday, Cris will step into the cage against an opponent who, like the Brazilian, is known for the aggressiveness with which she takes her confrontations. At Bellator 249, the Australian will have her second chance to win the belt with the company. In 2017, the Australian tried, but ended up defeated by julia budd, Cyborg's last victim.

The duel against Arlene will mark the Curitiba native's 26th appearance as a professional in MMA. Today, at 35 years old, the Brazilian has 22 wins, two losses and one fight without results on her record.

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Blencowe, 37, has 13 positive results and seven setbacks, in 20 commitments.

Patricky Pibull x Jaleel Willis

Seeking your career redemption, Patricky Pitbull His task will not be easy at Bellator 249. Coming off a defeat, the Brazilian needs to recover to pursue his dream of competing for the lightweight title, which is currently held by his brother, Patrício.

Against Jaleel Willis, the native of Rio Grande do Norte will compete in a fight that has everything to be exciting. Specialists in stand-up fighting, both the Brazilian and the North American know the dangers in the fight, and the spectators are the winners.

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More experienced, Patricky, 34, currently has 32 appearances in professional MMA. The athlete won 23 victories and suffered nine defeats.

Willis, 28, is going to his 16th fight in the sport. The North American has 13 positive results and two setbacks. The athlete has not lost since January 2019, when he was still wearing LFA (Legacy Fighting Alliance) gloves.

Leandro Higo x Ricky Bandejas

Reaching his 6th appearance for Bellator, Leandro Higo will be another Tupiniquim representative on this Thursday's card. The athlete seeks to find stability in the company and prove that he is ready to move up even further in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg).

Having debuted for the company in 2017, Higo currently has two wins and three losses with the company's gloves. The Mossoroense will face Ricky Bandejas, who is coming off a defeat to Sergio Pettis.

Today, Leandro has 24 fights in professional MMA. The 31-year-old fighter has 19 triumphs and five setbacks. The 28-year-old North American, in turn, has 17 appearances, with 13 wins and four losses.