Since Strikeforce went out of business in 2013, we've all waited to see Cris "Cyborg" Justino face Ronda Rousey.
While we won't see that exact matchup, fans will finally get to see Justino inside the Octagon.
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The UFC announced Cris "Cyborg" will battle Leslie Smith at UFC 198 in a 140-pound catchweight bout.
BREAKING: @criscyborg makes her UFC debut at #UFC198 facing @Lesliesmith_GF.
— UFC (@ufc) March 28, 2016
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Justino, who is the Invicta FC featherweight champion, rides a 15-fight winning streak and hasn't lost since her pro debut in 2005. She last fought at Invicta FC 15 in Janaury, defeating Daria Ibragimova by first-round knockout. Justino's won her last nine fights by knockout.
Smith last competed at UFC Fight Night 85 nine days ago, beating Rin Nakai by unanimous decision. Smith has a UFC record of 2-2.
UFC 198 takes place on May 14 from the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
Steven Muehlhausen is an MMA and boxing writer and contributor for Sporting News. You can find his podcast, The Fight Club Chicago, and subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and You Tube. You can email him at [email protected] and can find him on Twitter @SMuehlhausenMMA.
