With News Of Cris Cyborg’s departure from the UFC and her reunion with Scott Coker, her original promoter at Strikeforce MMA, NC Fights has had an opportunity to extend our partnership to the Bellator MMA family as well.
Looking to help foster the growth of Mixed Martial Arts in Brazil, Bellator MMA has announced the partnership with NC Fights to create “The Road to Bellator MMA GrandPrix” which will take place over the next three NC Fights events, starting with NCF7. The GrandPrix will take place in the Bantamweight 135lbs division and will include champion Matheus Henrique Correia.
Cris Cyborg won the Bellator MMA Championship to capture the 145lbs Championship in every professional organization in the sport including Bellator MMA, UFC, Invicta FC, and StrikeForce MMA making her the sports on Grand Slam Champion. The winner of the NCF Road to Bellator MMA Grand Prix will be awarded a contract with the Bellator MMA promotion and have a chance to make a name for themselves competing for Bellator MMA which is shown live in Brazil on the ESPN Sports Network.