With the success of Ronda Rousey in the WWE it is not surprising that people in the industry are looking to build on MMA fighters with similar fame. Mick Foley recently told TMZ Sports that he has been pushing for the WWE brass to sign Cris Cyborg to the organization. Would it work? Who knows. Still, here’s what Foley told TMZ…
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Cyborg still unhappy with Nunes bout situation
We are all still patiently waiting for the featherweight champ Cris Cyborg versus bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes official fight date to be finalized. Over the course of a year the rumors have persisted that offers have reportedly been made, but a date just can’t seem to be settled on and it has frustrated Cyborg. She … Read more
Cyborg unhappy with all of the Nunes drama
UFC featherweight champ Cris Cyborg and bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes were rumored to throw down at UFC 228 in Dallas. Then Amanda Nunes wanted the bout pushed back to UFC 232 in December. As we all know Cyborg is a fighter who wants to stay active and let’s be real and say fighters need and … Read more
Pam Sorenson really wants Cyborg next
7-2 Pam Sorenson is on a two fight win streak and riding high, so high she’s calling out the queen of women’s MMA. Pam posted the following on Instagram calling out Cris Cyborg… Careful what you wish for Pam. Please like & share:
Cyborg says she accepted an Amanda Nunes call out again
Women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg is now claiming she has agreed to and tried to put together a bout with bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes. Every time it appears to be coming together it falls apart. Cyborg took to Twitter to continue her campaign for the bout she initially shot down and later endorsed. It appears … Read more
Cyborg still wants Amanda Nunes at UFC 226
UFC women’s featherweight champ Cris Cyborg vs bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes may be on hold for now but Cris still wants to face her. She sees the bout potentially taking place at UFC 226 however unlikely the scenario may be. Nunes is slated to defend against Racquel Pennington at UFC 224 in May so who knows if the stars will align. Check out what Cris said to MMAFighting.
UFC 222 Thrill and Agony preview
UFC’s Thrill and Agony series will return with intimate and unseen footage of the behind the scenes clips we have come to love. Frankie Edgar’s reaction to his loss, Brian Ortega’s elation after knocking Frankie out, and Cris Cyborg’s thoughts on her latest win are sure to be included. Check out the preview.
Chael Sonnen says Cyborg has some serious holes in her game
Ever see a time when Chael Sonnen held his tongue? Nope? Me neither. In this episode of the Beyond The Fight series he says he sees some pretty big holes in her game after her win at UFC 223. While there are some weaknesses most of us agree that they aren’t ‘massive’. What do you think? Check it out.
Full UFC 222 post fight press conference
Last night UFC 222 delivered in many ways and one of the biggest moments was long time fighter Frankie Edgar getting crushed by Brian Ortega in the first round, Cris Cyborg successfully defended her featherweight title and topped the payout list. Check out the full fight press conference via MMAWeekly.