The Rise of Cris Cyborg: From Defeat to Dominance
In the world of mixed martial arts, there are few names that strike fear into the hearts of opponents quite like Cris Cyborg. Since her first MMA loss in 2005, Cyborg has gone on to dominate the sport, winning 16 consecutive fights by knockout and becoming the featherweight champion of both Strikeforce and Invicta.
But her journey to the top has not been without its challenges. In a recent turn of events, former UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie was stripped of her title for refusing to fight Cyborg due to her past steroid use. This left the door open for Cyborg to finally have a shot at adding a UFC belt to her collection.
The UFC Featherweight Championship: Cyborg vs. Evinger
On July 8th, 2017, Cyborg will face off against Invicta bantamweight champion Tonya Evinger at UFC 213 in Las Vegas. The vacant UFC women’s featherweight championship will be on the line, and Cyborg is more determined than ever to claim the title.
In preparation for the fight, Cyborg has been sparring with two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields. Despite footage of Shields getting the upper hand in their sparring sessions, Cyborg is grateful for the opportunity to train with such a talented athlete and improve her own boxing skills.
Shields, who is currently preparing for her own fight against Nikki Adler for the WBC and IBF super middleweight belts, had nothing but praise for Cyborg. She even learned a thing or two from the MMA legend, who taught her the arm bar.
But it’s not just her skills and training partners that make Cyborg a force to be reckoned with. She is also one of the most physically gifted athletes in MMA, with a muscular build that rivals even the likes of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor.
Against Evinger, a formidable wrestler, Cyborg will need to be patient and utilize the techniques she learned from Shields. But with her determination and killer instinct, many experts predict another easy victory for Cyborg.
The Road to Redemption
For Cyborg, this fight is about more than just adding another belt to her collection. It’s about redemption. After years of being criticized for her past steroid use, she is determined to prove her worth and silence her doubters once and for all.
And with her sights set on the UFC featherweight championship, Cyborg is ready to fight to the death to achieve her ultimate goal. As she steps into the octagon on July 8th, all eyes will be on her as she continues her rise to dominance in the world of MMA.
Watch Cyborg in Action
Get a taste of Cyborg’s incredible skills and determination in this highlight reel from her previous fights:
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