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The co-main event will mark the return of the former UFC Featherweight Champion, Cris Cyborg (20-2-0-1) taking on the former Invicta FC Featherweight Champion, Felicia Spencer (7-0-0). Undoubtedly, if she wins, Cyborg will earn a rematch against Amanda Nunes but the undefeated Spencer will do everything she can to prove everybody wrong and shock the world.
Check out our live play-by-play coverage below:
Rd 1 – Cyborg immediately advances and connects with a kick to the body. Spencer responds with the two-punch combo but Cyborg continues with the aggression. She lands a big right hand! Big knee for Cyborg! Spencer spots the danger on the feet and she shoots for a takedown against the cage. Cyborg has a big cut on her face. She is defending well against the cage. Cyborg separates and lands a couple of big shots! Spencer takes the shots well. Big leg kick partially drops Spencer! Cyborg is throwing volume early and her accuracy is high. Cyborg explodes and tags Spencer with the right! Spencer is taking a lot of damage early. Cyborg is leading the dance, she is mixing her attacks perfectly. Spencer tries to change levels but eats another knee to the body. Another one! Spencer stays committed to a takedown but Cyborg reverses the clinch.
Rd 2 – Spencer immediately catches the kick and she pushes Cyborg against the fence. She spots that Cyborg is tired as she continues to put more pressure on her against the fence. Cyborg has a hard time separating. Cyborg takes a couple of deep breaths. She drags Spencer to the ground and starts dropping bombs on her! Big up kick lands for Spencer! However, Cyborg continues with the brutal ground and pound! She backs off and takes the north-south position. Cyborg allows Spencer to stand. Spencer eats another left hand. Cyborg is taking her time, Spencer interrupts her with the quick one two! She is still in this fight! Big left hand lands for Spencer! Cyborg is clearly slowing down. Spencer charges forward face first and eats a hard right hand! Cyborg feels more confident as she fires a superman punch and lands!
Rd 3 – Cyborg opens the round with the leg. Both fighters exchange punches as Cyborg establishes the forward pressure. She is looking strong at the beginning of the last round. Spencer pushes forward but eats another hard knee to the body! Spencer is showing great durability. Cyborg starts working behind her jab. Spencer goes high with the kick and partially lands! She follows with the takedown attempt, defended by Cyborg. Cyborg reverses the clinch and explodes with the barrage of punches! Spencer survives once again and they are back in the clinch. Spencer escapes and they are back in the center. Cyborg is taking her time, not pushing for a finish. Her boxing offense is phenomenal in this fight. Spencer is looking desperate on the feet. Cyborg is dominating the fight, she is mixing her punches with the kicks well. She explodes in the last seconds of the round with the brutal combinations!