C. Cyborg defended the featherweight title for the second time. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Five years later, Chris Cyborg met Leslie Smith inside the cage. And, despite the North American showing progress, the Brazilian scored another knockout and managed to defend the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg). Now, she points out differences in the training period between fights and does not rule out returning to fight soon.
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“The first time, I felt the way. I waited for the right path that I could explore to go up and knock him out. This time, I prepared for an even more difficult fight and I felt good, I enjoyed the moment and looked for the right moment to win the fight”, stated Cyborg in a post-event press conference.
Despite fighting five rounds, the champion also said that she maintains her level of training and points out that she may return to perform soon, if Bellator president, Scott Coker, offers another fight afterwards.
“I always train. I train hard for a long time. I don't just train for fights, but throughout the year. When we close a fight, I just do a different job for my opponents. But if Scott Coker asks me and talks to my coach, I'm ready”, concluded the Brazilian.
In the first fight between the fighters, which marked Cyborg's debut in Ultimate, the Curitiba native managed to get a knockout in the first minute. This time, she took five rounds until she emerged victorious. Considered one of the greatest fighters in the history of women's MMA, Cris has a record of 24 wins, two losses and one unsuccessful fight.
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