C. Cyborg (photo) will defend his belt in July. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
Always linked to speculation about a possible transfer to the UFC, which would include the long-awaited superfight against Ronda Rousey, the Brazilian Chris Cyborg she will have another commitment ahead of her at Invicta FC, an event in which she is the current featherweight champion. Cyborg will put her title against challenger Faith Van Duin, in an event scheduled for July 9th – a date that, coincidentally, also marks her 30th birthday.
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Chris Cyborg He has a professional record of 13 wins, one loss and one unsuccessful fight. In her last title defense, in February this year, the Brazilian ran over Charmaine Tweet in just 46 seconds. New Zealander Faith van Duin, 28 years old, has a record of five wins and one loss in professional MMA.
The news of a duel still valid in the featherweight category and at Invicta FC may have disappointed some fans more eager to sign the Brazilian for Ultimate, but it was already known that she would make another title defense before trying to move down to bantamweight and start his transition process to the Octagon.
Thanks to the agreement between Zuffa (the company that controls the UFC and with which Cyborg also has a contract) and Invicta FC, the duel between Cyborg and Van Duin will be broadcast on the streaming platform. streaming online “UFC Fight Pass”, garantindo maior exposição para as lutadoras nos Estados Unidos.
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