Cris Cyborg will attempt to make a third successful defence of the Bellator women's featherweight title when she faces off with Ireland's Sinead Kavanagh in the main event of Bellator 271 this weekend.
The Brazilian has retained her belt against Arlene Blencowe and Leslie Smith, in bouts at Bellator 249 and 259 respectively. But Kavanagh, ranked fifth in the divisional standings, will want to turn heads in her first opportunity to fight for the title.
Who will emerge victorious when the championship is on the line?
Here's everything you need to know.
When is Cyborg vs. Kavanagh? date, start time
- Date: Friday, November 12
- Main card: 10:00pm ET; 3:00am GMT
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 00:00am ET; 6:00am GMT
The preliminary card begins at 7pm on the East coast of the United States, with the main card set to get underway at 10pm Eastern. Expected main event times, as ever, are not for certain and will depend on how long the undercard runs.
What channel/stream is Cyborg vs. Kavanagh?
- U.S.: Showtime
- UK: BBC iPlayer
Showtime will carry the card in the United States, while British fight fans can tune in via BBC's iPlayer digital service.
Where is the Cyborg vs. Kavanagh fight?
The event will emanate from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Cris Cyborg record and bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Date of Birth: July 9, 1985
- Height: 5'8"
- Reach: 68"
- Total Fights: 27
- Record: 24-2, 1 no-contest
Sinead Kavanagh record and Bio
- Nationality: Irish
- Date of Birth: February 1, 1986
- Height: 5'5"
- Reach: 65"
- Total Fights: 11
- Record: 7-4
Bellator 271 fight card
Main card
- Cris Cyborg vs. Sinead Kavanagh, for Cyborg's Bellator women's featherweight title
- Linton Vassell vs. Tyrell Fortune
- Aaron Pico vs. Justin Gonzales
- Arlene Blencowe vs. Pam Sorenson
- Steve Mowry vs. Rakim Cleveland
Preliminary card
- Bruna Ellen vs. Desiree Yanez
- Roman Faraldo vs. Robert Turnquest
- Cody Law vs. Colton Hamm
- Valerie Loureda vs. Taylor Turner
- Jordan Newman vs. Shane O’Shea
- Mahmoud Fawzy vs. Ethan Hughes