Cyborg (photo) says he would accept facing a transgender athlete. Photo: Esther Lin/Strikeforce
Transsexual Fallon Fox seeks the right to fight in women's MMA from athletic commissions. And if she obtains approval from the entities that regulate the sport in the United States, the fighter already has a possible opponent: the Brazilian Chris Cyborg.
In an interview with ESPN, Cris said that he does not agree with the sex change, but guarantees that he would have no problem facing Fox.
“She wants to be a girl and I don’t agree with that. If you were born a guy, then you are a guy. But I don't choose opponents. The commission has to check and make sure she doesn't have testosterone, and I'm not going to judge like other people. I think people have a small mind. They don't think a girl can punch as hard as a man. These people are ignorant, they are stupid. I don’t want to be like them”, said the Brazilian.
Cyborg's next MMA commitment will be against Australian Fiona Muxlow at Invica FC 5, an event scheduled for April 5th. Fox, who has a record of two wins in MMA, is looking to renew her fighting license after the sex change case was revealed.
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