Cyborg states that she can fight a two-time Olympic champion in the future and teases: 'I want to give her a real fight'. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Chris Cyborg She is driven by challenges and always accepts facing the best fighters in the world. Thus, there is one more challenge that the Brazilian wants to fulfill in her career: fighting against Kayla harrison. In the opinion of the current Bellator featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg), the American has faced technically inferior opponents. The judoka, who is a two-time Olympic champion, made the transition to MMA and has already won the PFL (Professional Fighters League) lightweight Grand Prix.
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“I watched some of the fights Kayla harrison. I believe she is fighting girls (with a level) below her skill. Girls are not on the same level. But it’s going very well, it’s his manager’s strategy”, says Cyborg, in conversation with journalist James Lynch.
The Brazilian also revealed her interest in moving up to the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg) so that the fight against Harrison can get off the ground. However, this will only happen if the North American wins the PFL tournament in the division.
“I think this year the Kayla harrison will fight in the PFL, in a tournament at 155 pounds (up to 70,3 kg.). And if she is the champion of this tournament, I would definitely like to have a fight with her. All fans enjoyed watching. I would like to go to lightweight before I retire. I want to help build the division. Let’s see if she would like to give her a real fight,” she concluded.
Kayla harrison emerged in judo and attracted attention by winning the Olympic medal in the sport twice. The athlete won for her country in London in 2012 and at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. In 2018, she decided to start her career in MMA as well. Since then, she has an undefeated record with eight victories. At 30 years old, the North American is seen by many as one of the country's greatest promises.
Yes, Chris Cyborg He has a record of 23 wins, two losses and one unsuccessful fight. The 35-year-old from Curitiba has already won belts in four different organizations (Strikeforce, Invicta, UFC and Bellator) and is considered by many to be the best fighter of all time.
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