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Kayla Harrison’s first UFC bantamweight title defense is officially on hold and one of her longtime rivals isn’t buying the timing. UFC officials confirmed that Kayla Harrison (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has withdrawn from her scheduled Jan.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 15

Cris Cyborg reacts to longtime rival Kayla Harrison’s UFC 324 withdrawal: ‘You have to wonder…’

Cris Cyborg thinks she knows what is to blame for Kayla Harrison’s significant injury. UFC 324 will be going ahead without an undisputed divisional title after Harrison withdrew from her fight against Amanda Nunes.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 14

Ditcheva Rejects Cyborg’s Superfight Offer: ‘Pay Me Some Big Money’

Dakota Ditcheva responded to Cris Cyborg’s callout by questioning the fight’s practicality due to weight class differences Ditcheva said she would need

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 3

Joe Rogan’s UFC claim also questioned by Cris Cyborg after PFL boss used Francis Ngannou to hit back

The legendary Cris Cyborg has joined the PFL founder in dismissing Joe Rogan’s take. Having featured at the UFC commentary desk for over two decades and been involved in the promotion since first appearing in 1997, Rogan has had a close view of the all-time greats in mixed martial arts.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 16

Cris Cyborg Extends Her Legacy, Submits Sara Collins to Claim PFL Women’s Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg reminded the MMA world once again why her name belongs in the all-time great conversation. The 40-year-old legend delivered another vintage performance Saturday, dominating previously unbeaten judo specialist Sara Collins to win the PFL women’s featherweight title in the co-main event of PFL Europe 4 at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 14

Cyborg Submits Collins To Retain Featherweight Title

Cris Cyborg retained her PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship by submitting Sara Collins in the co-main event of PFL Lyon in the third round. The fight was competitive, with Collins staying resolute until Cyborg’s class ultimately showed.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 5

Cris Cyborg reacts to Kayla Harrison fighting her former rival Amanda Nunes at UFC 324

Cris Cyborg sees one key advantage for the reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion. The Brazilian legend will have a vested interest in the UFC 324 co-main event, as two women whom she has some history with collide on the promotion’s debut card on Paramount+.

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Cris Cyborg confirms retirement timeline ahead of PFL Lyon clash with Sara Collins

MMA legend Cris Cyborg is set to retire next year after a long and storied career at the top of the sport, beginning her farewell tour in Lyon. Over the years, the iconic featherweight has built a reputation as one of MMA’s most consistent champions, with title reigns spanning several generations.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20

Cris Cyborg To Face The Undefeated Sara Collins

Cris Cyborg’s next fight will take place against Sara Collins for the inaugural PFL Women’s Featherweight Championship on December 13. The fight will take place at PFL Lyon in the LDLC Arena in France.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / September 28

Win Or Lose, Cris Cyborg Should Retire After Sara Collins Fight

Cris Cyborg is back in MMA after dabbling in boxing. On Wednesday, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced that she would be facing Sara Collins for the women’s featherweight title in Lyon, France on December 13.

MMA News / MMA on SI / August 12

The night Michael Page ended a veteran’s career and caved his skull in

Michael 'Venom' Page has built a career on highlight-reel moments, but few are as shocking as his 2016 flying knee knockout over Evangelista 'Cyborg' Santos in Bellator.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 17

Cris Cyborg Outlines Her Retirement Plan

Cris Cyborg wants to step away from fighting after two more MMA bouts, as we look at how she could end her career. Cyborg is considered one of the best MMA fighters of all time.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 9

Looking Back on Exciting, Momentous UFC 300

UFC 300 came at an interesting time for MMA’s No. 1 promotion. Just a few short months earlier, Dana White‘s promotion had just celebrated its 30th anniversary of operation, but times were often difficult for the organization in the early days of operation.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 6

Cris Cyborg reveals bold prediction for Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison at UFC 316

All-time great Cris Cyborg senses a finish in Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison at UFC 316. The women’s UFC bantamweight title is on the line this Saturday at UFC 316.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 20

What’s Next For Cris Cyborg?

Cris Cyborg secured a stoppage win against Precious Harris-McCray in the first round to extend her undefeated boxing record to 5-0, raising question over her next steps. That was Cyborg’s third boxing win since 2024, as she continues to expand her boxing career.

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MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Cris Cyborg Returns to Boxing – Why This Fight Marks a Major Milestone

After nearly two decades of dominance across multiple combat disciplines, a former champion is stepping back into the ring for a new challenge. Whether it's the cage or the squared circle, she's made a career of adapting, evolving, and conquering.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 6

PFL: Cris Cyborg Names Interesting Potential Opponent for Her Return

One of the most dominant women in combat sports history has left her mark in Strikeforce, Invicta, UFC, Bellator, and even professional boxing. At this point, she’s practically a combat nomad, traveling across promotions like a prizefighting mercenary, collecting belts like they’re rare Pokémon.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 23, 2024

After capturing another world title at PFL Super Fights, what’s next for Cris Cyborg?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of PFL Battle of the Giants, the Super Fights women’s featherweight title was on the line. Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg (28-2) was taking on two-time PFL champion Larissa Pacheco (23-5).

MMA News / MMA on SI / October 19, 2024

Cris Cyborg Wins PFL Title in Bloody War at Battle of the Giants

Cris Cyborg entered the PFL SmartCage for the first time when she met Larissa Pacheco in the co-main event of PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants. After returning to the win column in the UFC by defeating Felicia Spencer in 2019, Cyborg debuted for Bellator the following year and won the promotion's featherweight belt from Julia Budd.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 18, 2024

PFL Battle of the Giants Preview: Cris Cyborg – Larissa Pacheco

Tomorrow in the co-main event of the PFL Battle of the Giants, we are going to see a huge matchup between two of the best female fighters in the world.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2024

Pair of PFL stars set to make long-awaited debuts in October

The PFL has finally announced fight dates for Francis Ngannou and Cris Cyborg.

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MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 3, 2024

Defending Bellator Champions Cris Cyborg and Patricio Pitbull Openly Criticize PFL on Social Media

Cris Cyborg has been one of the biggest stars associated with Bellator but has yet to fight for the promotion since it was bought out by the PFL. Since then, Cyborg has openly criticized promotional management while focusing on her combat sports career as a boxer.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 21, 2024