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Chatri Sityodtong praises Cris Cyborg after UFC release
Tom Taylor - August 5, 2019
Cris Cyborg has parted ways with the UFC. In the short period of time that she’s been separated from the Las Vegas-based promotion, she has already received interested from former Strikeforce boss and current Bellator president Scott Coker, who is reportedly preparing to make her an offer. And from the sounds of it, Cyborg also has the respect and admiration of ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong.
Jon Anik responds to accusations of biased commentary against Cris Cyborg
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Jon Anik has issued a statement following fan criticism of biased commentary in the UFC 240 co-main event between Cris Cyborg and Felicia Spencer. In what was likely the final fight of her UFC career, Cris Cyborg defeated Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision. While it was a gutsy performance from the Canadian, there was no doubt that the Brazilian legend had done enough to get the judges decision.
Cris Cyborg issues apology to Dana White, admits to tampering with video
Christopher Taylor - August 2, 2019
Earlier today Dana White broke the news that he would be releasing former featherweight champion Cris Cyborg from the UFC. The UFC President, White, shared the following information during an interview with ESPN‘s Laura Sanko.
Scott Coker says Bellator is making Cris Cyborg contract offer
Adam Martin - August 2, 2019
The UFC released Cris Cyborg on Friday afternoon, and she already has one contract offer from a rival promotion waiting for her. According to MMAjunkie.com, Bellator president Scott Coker is making Cris Cyborg a contract offer as soon as she officially becomes a free agent.
PHOTO | Cris Cyborg shows off nasty wound sustained at UFC 240
Tom Taylor - August 2, 2019
Cris Cyborg picked up an impressive unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer at UFC 240, but she didn’t leave the cage unscathed. Mid-way through the fight, Cyborg sustained a nasty cut on her forehead, which she says is the first cut she’s experienced in her lengthy career as a fighter. The former UFC featherweight champion flaunted this nasty wound on her official Instagram account on Thursday — and it is definitely not one for the squeamish.
Cris Cyborg accuses UFC of influencing biased Joe Rogan commentary
Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019
Joe Rogan stirred up some controversy at UFC 240, especially for his commentary of the co-main event, which pitted Cris Cyborg against Felicia Spencer. Cyborg beat the previously undefeated Felicia Spencer to a unanimous decision win after three rounds. Despite Cyborg bouncing back with a solid victory, Rogan spoke highly of her rival, Felicia Spencer, to the dismay of many fans. As a result, Cyborg felt Rogan’s commentary was biased.
Miesha Tate suspects Dana White was misrepresented in Cris Cyborg confrontation video
Tom Taylor - August 1, 2019
Yesterday, Cris Cyborg released a video of a backstage encounter with UFC President Dana White. Former UFC bantamweight champ and current ONE Championship executive Miesha Tate has some questions about that video. During this encounter, she told the UFC boss to ‘stop lying’ about her willingness to rematch Amanda Nunes. According to the videos subtitles, White ultimately responded by saying ‘And listen, when you hear me saying stuff, I’m not saying… the truth.’
VIDEO | Cris Cyborg tells Dana White to 'stop lying' to his face
Thomas Taylor - July 31, 2019
UFC President Dana White has had plenty to say about Cris Cyborg of late, primarily with respect to a potential rematch between Cyborg and Amanda Nunes. Despite the fact that Cyborg has been vocal about her desire for this rematch, White claims she doesn’t actually want the fight. In response, Cyborg has repeatedly called White a liar in the media.
Brendan Schaub: Cris Cyborg has never been treated right her entire career
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 30, 2019
Brendan Schaub feels Cris Cyborg hasn’t been given the respect she deserves. Cyborg recently competed in the last fight of her UFC deal. She took on Felicia Spencer in the co-main event of UFC 240 this past Saturday night (July 27). Spencer was able to hang on until the final horn, but Cyborg earned the unanimous decision victory.
Felicia Spencer believes she could have done better against Cyborg at UFC 240
Cole Shelton - July 30, 2019
Felicia Spencer is not dwelling on her loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240. Although the Canadian lost the fight by unanimous decision she knows she had plenty of success. She cut Cyborg’s forehead, and took the Brazilian’s hardest shots and kept moving forward. All in all, she is happy with some parts of her performance but knows she could have done better.
Cris Cyborg demands public apology from Joe Rogan, Dana White
Thomas Taylor - July 29, 2019
Former UFC, Strikeforce and Invicta featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is not happy with the recent comments UFC President Dana White has made about her. She’s also not particularly pleased with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, who generated some controversy for his skewed commentary of her UFC 240 victory over Felicia Spencer. Of course, these are not the first issues Cyborg has had with White and Rogan. Both men have previously made some pretty reprehensible comments about the talented fighter. And now, she wants an apology. Publicly.
Scott Coker congratulates Cris Cyborg on UFC 240 victory
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
Although UFC president Dana White was not complimentary towards Cris Cyborg for her victory over Felicia Spencer on Saturday night at UFC 240, Bellator president Scott Coker had nothing but positive things to say about her performance. The former bossman of Strikeforce, where Cyborg starred from 2009 to 2011, sent out a congratulatory tweet on Saturday night to his friend for her unanimous decision win over Spencer.
Cris Cyborg details how poor relationship with Dana White has affected her family
Adam D Martin - July 28, 2019
We know that Cris Cyborg is now a free agent following her unanimous decision victory over Felicia Spencer in the co-main event of UFC 240. The question is now, where will she fight next? There have been rumors for a while now that Cyborg’s relationship with UFC president Dana White isn’t the greatest, and that once her contract is up with the promotion she may leave the Octagon for greener pastures. Following UFC 240, she spoke to reporters about how her relationship with White has affected not just her, but also her daughter.
Felicia Spencer issues statement following first career loss to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240
Christopher Taylor - July 27, 2019
Felicia Spencer suffered the first loss of her professional career to Cris Cyborg in the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC 240 event in Edmonton. The 28 year old Canadian proved she is tough as nails this evening in her home country of Canada, but it was not enough to upset the former UFC champion.
Pros react to Cris Cyborg defeating Felicia Spencer at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - July 27, 2019
Tonight at UFC 240, Felicia Spencer put her undefeated record on the line against UFC veteran Cris Cyborg. Former featherweight champion (20-2-0) Cris Cyborg returned to the octagon for the first time since being defeated in December 2018 at UFC 232. The reigning two-division champ, Amanda Nunes KO’d Cyborg during the first round of that contest. UFC 232 was only the second time Cyborg has lost in her 14 year career as a professional fighter.
UFC 240 Results: Cris Cyborg defeats Felicia Spencer (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 27, 2019
Tonight’s UFC 240 event is co-headlined by a women’s featherweight bout featuring former division champion Cris Cyborg taking on Canada’s Felicia Spencer. Cris Cyborg will be fighting for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles.
Felicia Spencer criticizes team Cyborg for 'disrespectful' social media posts
Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019
Earlier this month, rumors briefly swirled suggesting that Felicia Spencer was out of her UFC 240 fight with Cris Cyborg. Though these rumors were quickly proven to be inaccurate, several posts on Cris Cyborg’s social media channels seemed to fan the flames, so to speak. Spencer was not happy about this.
Cris Cyborg 'not surprised' Dana White is saying she is scared to fight Amanda Nunes
Cole Shelton - July 24, 2019
Ever since Amanda Nunes knocked out Cris Cyborg in under a minute at UFC 232, many thought an immediate rematch would have to be next. Yet, that is not the case as at UFC 240, the Brazilian legend will take on Felicia Spencer. According to UFC president, Dana White, he says Cyborg was scared to take the rematch and is afraid of losing. Speaking to TMZ Sports, he had this to say about a potential rematch.