Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
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Notable Quotes
"I believe a lot of people over the world watched that fight and it opened a lot of doors."
— Cris Cyborg , Athlete
"Now I can see how big the sport has grown."
— Cris Cyborg , Athlete
"When you are champion for a long time you have to be humble because sometimes you think you're a world champion who knows everything."
— Cris Cyborg , Athlete
Key People
Arlene Blencowe is an Australian mixed martial artist who faced Cris Cyborg for the Bellator featherweight belt.
Cris Cyborg is a Brazilian mixed martial artist with a successful 21-year career and multiple world titles.
Gina Carano is an American former mixed martial artist and actress known for her prominent role in women's MMA.
Ketlen Vieira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the PFL.
Larissa Pacheco is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought Cris Cyborg in 2024.
Lina Lansberg is a Swedish mixed martial artist who fought Cris Cyborg in her UFC debut.
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Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
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