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Cris Cyborg Challenges Ronda Rousey To Make 140 Pounds

One of the most dangerous fighters in women’s MMA history, Cris Cyborg Justino returned to action last night. Fighting in the main event of Saturday September 24’s UFC Fight Night 95, Cyborg put on a show. Cruising to a second round TKO against Lansberg in Brazil further proved Cris Cyborg’s status, but also leads to

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One of the most dangerous fighters in women’s MMA history, Cris Cyborg Justino returned to action last night. Fighting in the main event of Saturday September 24’s UFC Fight Night 95, Cyborg put on a show. Cruising to a second round TKO against Lansberg in Brazil further proved Cris Cyborg’s status, but also leads to more questions. Currently the Invicta FC featherweight champion, Justino finds herself in an odd position in terms of weight. Her brutal cut to 140 pounds has been well documented, and there’s no sign of a 145-pound division in the UFC’s near future.

Cybrog’s long-standing rivalry with Ronda Rousey has always been hindered by weight related issues. Killing herself to make catchweight of 140 pounds is hard enough, and it’s obvious that bantamweight is simply impossible. Following her win in Brasilia, Justino spoke at the post-fight press conference to address the issues surrounding her weight cut and her potential clash with ‘Rowdy.’

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Cyborg (Still) Wants Super Fights

“I’m willing to cry to make 140 pounds. I want the super fights for my fans. I never picked a fight, but I want to fight the women’s bantamweights. I will cut down to 140, but I don’t think they will go up to the catchweight.”

“I hope (they) can eat pizza and go up to 140. I hope we can make the fight everybody wants to see, and that’s me and Ronda (Rousey). I’m very happy with my performance, it’s been tough, I fought in May and now I just fought again. I’m thinking of a vacation now, and then I want super fights. I think my fights will go down in history.”

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What’s Next?

With Ronda Rousey’s rumoured return at UFC 207 against Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg could easily miss out on fighting her rival in 2016. The lack of the women’s featherweight category in the UFC also plays against the Brazilian KO artist. If one thing is for sure, it’s that nothing is for sure in terms of Cyborg’s future.

Will Ronda be willing to eat pizza and fight at 140?

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UFC 198 Weigh-In Results: Cyborg Makes Weight!

It’s fight weekend once again, and the meal on offer is a supersized UFC 198 fight being served in Brazil this Saturday (May 14, 2016). At the head of the card we’ll witness Fabricio Werdum’s first title defense in the 265-pound division, as he takes on the deserving and hazardous Croatian Stipe Miocic for all

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It’s fight weekend once again, and the meal on offer is a supersized UFC 198 fight being served in Brazil this Saturday (May 14, 2016). At the head of the card we’ll witness Fabricio Werdum’s first title defense in the 265-pound division, as he takes on the deserving and hazardous Croatian Stipe Miocic for all the marbles. Stacking up in the co-main event are vicious middleweight contenders Jacare Souza and Vitor Belfort, two Brazilians who are hunting for the next shot at the 185-pound strap.

The fact Anderson Silva and Uriah Hall will no longer tangle is a tragedy, but don’t forget the rest of the action throughout the card; how about Cris Cyborg’s debut against Leslie Smith at a catchweight of 140 pounds? The scary Brazilian banger will take on the tough nosed and brave Leslie Smith in her first fight for the promotion. Pride FC legends Mauricio Shogun Rua and Antonio Rgerio Nogueira also feature in a crazy night of bouts that also sees John Lineker, Warlley Alves, Demian Maia, Matt Brown, Pat Cummins, Nate Marquardt and many more in the octagon.

So tune in for the live streaming UFC 198 weigh-ins at 3PM ET, or check in right after for the updated results!

Event: UFC 198: “Werdum vs. Miocic”
Date: Sat., May 14, 2016
Location: Arena da Baixada stadium in Curitiba, Brazil
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View

MAIN CARD (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)

Champ Fabricio Werdum (240) vs. Stipe Miocic (241) – for heavyweight title

Vitor Belfort (185) vs. Ronaldo Souza (186)

Cristiane Justino (139) vs. Leslie Smith (139)

Corey Anderson (204) vs. Mauricio Rua (205)

Warlley Alves (170) vs. Bryan Barberena (170)

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET)

Matt Brown (171) vs. Demian Maia (171)

Nate Marquardt (186) vs. Thiago “Marreta” Santos (185)

Yancy Medeiros (156) vs. Francisco Trinaldo (156)

Rob Font (135) vs. John Lineker (135)

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass, 6:30 p.m. ET)

Patrick Cummins (206) vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (205)

Luan Chagas (169) vs. Sergio Moraes (171)

Renato Moicano (146) vs. Zubaira Tukhugov (146)

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