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The former UFC and Strikeforce champion took some time to get a little artsy in a recent, revealing photo shoot.
Cris Cyborg is showing off a little more of her feminine side in a new photo shoot.
The former UFC women’s featherweight queen went topless during a recent photo session, and re-posted one of the images to Instagram—originally shared by personal trainer and body builder Larissa Reis. The shoot took place roughly three weeks ago and the images are being rolled out ahead of her Bellator debut.
“You are so beautiful,” Reis’ original post reads. “From the old days of Brazil until now you have never changed. You are my authentic and genuine friend that inspires me.I love you and am so happy for you. Being respected in your new organization has already opened new doors and you have never been afraid of change.”
“You have always invited change and life’s most difficult challenges. You are my champion and I will always have a beautiful place in my heart for you,” Reis continued. “Women worldwide love and support you. You inspire us with courage to pass through our fears. I will be there with you at your @bellatormma debuted in Jan to love and support you in this next chapter of life!”
Photographer Jamie Thomson posted this action shot of Cyborg last week. “I recently had the pleasure of working with one of the worlds greatest MMA champions @criscyborg. She is such a beautiful, strong and inspiring woman.”
Cyborg (21-2) recently signed with Bellator and is expected to make her professional debut against the promotion’s women’s featherweight champion Julia Budd (13-2).