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Cris Cyborg and Claressa Shields go back-and-forth over future boxing match: "Beat the s*it out of her!"

Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024

PFL women’s featherweight Superfights champion Cris Cyborg has called out Claressa Shields. The current Bellator women’s featherweight champion returned to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. There, Cris Cyborg finally made her PFL debut against former tournament winner Larissa Pacheco. Despite the 39-year-old entering the cage as an underdog, she turned the clock against her Brazilian counterpart.

Cris Cyborg, Jully Poca
Cris 'Cyborg' Justino

Cris Cyborg teases Misfits Boxing debut against Jully Poca after PFL title win: "She wanted to fight me next..."

Josh Evanoff - October 21, 2024

PFL and Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has her sights set on Misfits Boxing star Jully Poca. The Brazilian is fresh off her return to the cage in the co-main event of PFL pay-per-view offering on Saturday. Back in the cage for the first time since knocking out Cat Zingano last October, Cris Cyborg faced Larissa Pacheco. For her part, the latter entered the cage riding a ten-fight winning streak, handing Kayla Harrison her only career defeat in that stretch.

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Cris Cyborg hints at retirement time frame following PFL title win over Larissa Pacheco

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 20, 2024

Cris Cyborg may be closing in on life after MMA. Cyborg shared the PFL SmartCage with Larissa Pacheco this past Saturday. The two collided for the PFL Super Fights Women’s Featherweight Championship. Pacheco gave Cyborg all she could handle, causing cuts above both her eyes early in the fight.

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Larissa Pacheco

PFL Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Larissa Pacheco (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 19, 2024

We have you covered for all of tonight’s PFL: Battle of the Giants pay-per-view results, including the women’s featherweight title fight between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco. Cyborg (27-2 MMA) will be competing for the first time since scoring a first-round TKO victory over Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 in October of 2023. The former UFC champion has gone 6-0 since making the move the Bellator in July of 2019.

Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg
Ronda Rousey

Ronda Rousey re-ignites feud with Cris Cyborg over attempt to save women's MMA: "Cheating a*s b*tch"

Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2024

It appears that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is again at odds with Cris Cyborg. ‘Rowdy’ is seemingly retired from fighting these days, but her impact on the sport is impossible to ignore. Ronda Rousey came to the UFC straight from Strikeforce, making history as the first woman to fight for Dana White. From 2013 to 2016, she remained one of the most popular members of the roster.

Kayla Harrison, Cris Cyborg
Kayla Harrison

Cris Cyborg teases UFC re-signing for showdown with Kayla Harrison: "Can run but you can't hide"

Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2024

Bellator champion Cris Cyborg is down for a move to the UFC to finally fight Kayla Harrison. The Judoka famously debuted in the promotion in April, fighting Holly Holm at UFC 300. The bout was Kayla Harrison’s first outside of the PFL, and ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ was her first test. Ultimately, she passed the test with flying colors. Harrison dominated the former champion, ultimately scoring a second-round stoppage victory.

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Claressa Shields

Cris Cyborg would fight Claressa Shields on one condition: "I can give up experience, I have two boxing fights"

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 16, 2024

Cris Cyborg isn’t opposed to boxing Claressa Shields, but she needs some serious coin to do so. Cyborg and Shields have been friendly in the past, but the two have revved up some trash talk more recently. It’s clear that both Cyborg and Shields believe there is money to be made in a potential showdown inside the boxing ring. With that said, the money has to be substantial.

Cris Cyborg, Larissa Pacheco
Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco accuse the PFL of "radio silence" regarding long-awaited fight

Josh Evanoff - May 22, 2024

It appears that Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco are the latest fighters to come out against the PFL. The Donn Davis-led company has had an interesting few months. Late last year, the PFL finalized their purchase of Bellator. While Scott Coker and other key executives were leaving the company, most of the roster was to stick around. After the purchase, PFL had a bolstered roster with the likes of Cris Cyborg, Patchy Mix, and more.

Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes
Ronda Rousey

Cris Cyborg reacts after Ronda Rousey touts herself as the greatest fighter who’s ever lived: “Poor girl”

Susan Cox - April 4, 2024

Cris Cyborg is reacting after Ronda Rousey touted herself as the greatest fighter who’s ever lived. The former UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey (12-2 MMA) is – according to her – the greatest fighter who ever lived.

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MMA legend Cris Cyborg set to return to the boxing ring at Green Bay Fight Night on April 27

Harry Kettle - April 4, 2024

Mixed martial arts legend Cris Cyborg will make her boxing return against Widnelly Figueroa at Green Bay Fight Night. On April 27, as per a press release, Cris Cyborg will return to the squared circle. She’ll be putting her unbeaten 3-0 pro record on the line against Widnelly Figueroa (0-2), in a move that has come as a surprise to many.

Kayla Harrison, Holly Holm
Holly Holm

Cris Cyborg believes Holly Holm’s speed will be too much for Kayla Harrison at UFC 300: “Kayla spent a lot of camp worried about taking muscle off”

Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024

Cris Cyborg feels like Holly Holm’s speed will prove to be too much for Kayla Harrison when they collide at UFC 300. Next weekend, Kayla Harrison will make her long-awaited UFC debut. She’ll take on former champion Holly Holm, someone that Cris Cyborg knows very well. In addition to fighting her in the past, she’s currently training wih Holm ahead of this contest.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Cris Cyborg refutes Donn Davis’ claim that their business relationship is totally fine: “I want a meeting in person”

Harry Kettle - March 25, 2024

MMA legend Cris Cyborg has refuted the idea that her relationship with PFL boss Donn Davis is in a positive place. For years now, Cris Cyborg has been known as one of the biggest female stars in the history of mixed martial arts. Her resume speaks for itself, and now, she’s also kickstarted a venture into the world of boxing.

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Holly Holm

Kayla Harrison laughs off Cris Cyborg training with Holly Holm: "Go home already, nobody cares"

Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024

The UFC’s newest signing Kayla Harrison is ready to move on from Cris Cyborg. The former PFL tournament winner is currently set to make her promotional debut in April. At the historic UFC 300 milestone event, Kayla Harrison will face former women’s bantamweight champion, Holly Holm. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ is coming off a no-contest with Mayra Bueno Silva last summer, and is hoping to earn another title shot.

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Cris 'Cyborg' Justino

Cris Cyborg announces boxing return after PFL talks fall through: "I want to be active"

Josh Evanoff - February 8, 2024

Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is heading back to the boxing ring. It’s been a strange few months for the Brazilian. In October, Cris Cyborg scored yet another title defense in a heated fight against Cat Zingano at Bellator 300. The first-round victory took place just weeks before the Scott Coker-led company was sold to the PFL.

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Holly Holm

Cris Cyborg Will Help Holly Holm Prepare Ahead Of UFC 300 Fight With Kayla Harrison

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 8, 2024

Cris Cyborg will be giving an assist to Holly Holm, who is preparing for a UFC 300 showdown with former PFL champion Kayla Harrison. Cyborg and Holm shared the Octagon back in late 2017. At the time, Cyborg was the UFC women’s featherweight champion. On that night, Cyborg successfully retained the 145-pound gold via unanimous decision. Fast forward to 2024, and Cyborg is now helping “The Preacher’s Daughter” prepare for the big April 13 showdown with Harrison.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Bellator champion Cris Cyborg tired of waiting for another fight, says Larissa Pacheco bout could be slipping away in 2024

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 4, 2024

Cris Cyborg is looking for a fight, but she does not plan on waiting around. When the PFL announced its acquisition of Bellator MMA, it turned many heads within the MMA world. Most Bellator champions appeared to be on board with PFL founder Donn Davis and his vision. In fact, many of them were in attendance for the PFL 2023 championship event. There was one titleholder who wasn’t ready to dive in headfirst, however, and that was Cris Cyborg.

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Holly Holm

Cris Cyborg reacts to Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm booking, asks Dana White for a spot on UFC 300

Susan Cox - January 24, 2024

Cris Cyborg is reacting to Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm booking and asking Dana White for a spot on UFC 300. The historic UFC 300 will take place on Saturday, April 13th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Cris Cyborg wins her second professional boxing bout by first round KO (Video)

Harry Kettle - January 20, 2024

MMA legend Cris Cyborg scored a first round knockout in her second professional boxing match last night. At the age of 38, Cris Cyborg is still making history. In addition to winning a title in pretty much every mixed martial arts promotion she’s been a part of, she’s also decided to have a run in boxing. After winning her debut against Gabrielle Holloway last year, she was next scheduled to battle Kelsey Wickstrum.