Director guarantees: 'Ronda Rousey x Cris Cyborg has never been so close to happening'

Ronda (left) and Cyborg (right) are considered the main fighters today. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (UFC/Disclosure)

One of the most anticipated fights in the history of women's MMA may finally be close to getting off the ground. At least that's what the president of the Invicta FC event Shannon Knapp guarantees. According to the director, the superfight between the Brazilian Chris Cyborg and the UFC champion Ronda Rousey could be carried out in the coming months.

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“I can't say that the fight will happen this year, but what I can say is that this fight (Chris Cyborg x Ronda Rousey) has never been so close to happening, ever. If the duel happens, I believe we will see it possibly at the end of this year or in the first quarter of next”, said Knapp, in an interview with the North American website “MMA Fighting”.

At 29, Chris Cyborg He has a record of 12 wins, one loss and one unsuccessful fight. Featherweight champion of the Invicta FC event, the Brazilian has not lost since her first professional fight. Already Ronda Rousey, 27 years old, won all ten fights he had. The first and only UFC bantamweight champion, Ronda has a fight scheduled for February 28th, when she puts her belt on the line against the also undefeated Zingano cat.

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