RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Cris Cyborg is as dominant as ever, however it doesn’t sound like she plans on faltering earlier than retirement.
A 19-year professional, Cyborg (27-2) hinted after her PFL: Battle of the Giants win Saturday that she won’t have too many fights left earlier than she hangs up the gloves.
“It took a very long time to combat,” Cyborg informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “My final time, I fought one yr in the past. I needed to combat extra occasions, for me to defend my title, as a result of I need to full 20 years in my profession. This yr is nineteen and I need to go to my subsequent chapter of my life and have a child. Subsequent plan, I’d prefer to defend my title as quickly as attainable.”
Via her five-round unanimous determination victory over Larissa Pacheco, Cyborg earned a PFL Tremendous Fights title. She provides the gold belt to a trophy cupboard that features UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and Invicta gold – an unprecedented stage of multi-promotional success.
When you’ve gotten that many historic moments contained in the cage, Cyborg admits it’s troublesome to decide on which one means most.
“Each one is actually laborious for me,” Cyborg mentioned. “However this one was good as a result of I’m 39 years previous – 39 and combating for the title. For me, it means loads. I feel that is particular for me to be PFL champion with a PFL belt.”
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