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Cristiane Santos

Nickname Cyborg Birthdate 7/9/1985
Height / Weight 5'8" - 145lbs Place of Birth Brazil

Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos is considered by many to be the top pound-for-pound female fighter in mixed martial arts.

She has victories over notable opponents such as Marloes Coenen, Shayna Baszler and Gina Carano. Her win over Carano cemented her place in women's mixed martial arts as she became the Strikeforce women's middleweight champion.

Santos is married to fellow MMA fighter Evangelista Santos and is a part of the legendary Chute Boxe Academy. She lives and trains in San Diego where she also works as an instructor at The Arena.

Cristiane Santos Coverage

Bellator 69: Megumi Fujii - The Forgotten Queen Of MMA

by KJ Gould from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

Strikeforce Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey may be getting all the headlines, but KJ Gould reminds us that Megumi Fujii is perhaps the greatest WMMA fighter of all time, as she fights Jessica Aguilar for the Bellator 115lbs title tonight.

Bloody Elbow News Roundup - Strikeforce's New Webpage, Michael Bisping Isn't Happy

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 8, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

In tonight's Bloody Elbow News Roundup, we examine Strikeforce's new webpage, listen to Michael Bisping complain about Hector Lombard, and look at some ratings and future cards.

Invicta FC preview and predictions for 'Coenen vs Ruyssen' on April 28 in Kansas City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 26, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger offers his full preview and predictions of his five favorite fights from this Saturday night's Invicta Fighting Championships all-female event featuring former Strikeforce women's 135 pound champ Marloes Coenen against French grappler Romy Ruyssen.

Fast and Furious 6: Gina Carano, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Vin Diesel targeted as cast

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

Gina Carano is in negotiations for a role in the sixth installment of the popular Fast & Furious franchise, Fast and Furious 6, which is set for a release date on May 24, 2013 and stars Paul Walker, Vin Diesel and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Gina Carano reportedly set to join The Rock on the cast of Fast 6

by Geno Mrosko from Cageside Seats on Apr 23, 2012 6:04 PM EDT

It looks like Gina Carano won't be returning to MMA anytime soon. That's because she's now in talks to star alongside The Rock in the upcoming Fast 6, the next installment in the wildly successful Fast and Furious franchise.

'Cyborg' Cristiane Justino continues to plead ignorance regarding 'mistake' that got her suspended

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Apr 17, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

Former Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Champion, Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino (formerly Santos) continues to defend herself and the fact that she had no idea she was taking a banned substance.

Ben Askren says Dana White is lying about the impossibility of random UFC drug tests (Updated)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 16, 2012 11:09 AM EDT

Dana White says it's impossible to randomly drug test his fighters. Ben Askren says he's lying.

MMA Roundtable: Alistair Overeem's Defense, Rally for Mark Hunt and More

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 11, 2012 11:57 AM EDT

Mike Chiappetta and Luke Thomas debate Alistair Overeem's likely defense at his upcoming NSAC hearing, the "Rally for Mark Hunt," and more.

Laying out the case for Alistair Overeem's (possible) testosterone defense at NSAC hearing on April 24

by Larry Pepe from MMAmania.com on Apr 11, 2012 12:00 AM EDT

In-depth examination of the curious case of Alistair Overeem and his possible defense for elevated testosterone levels during his April 24 hearing in front of the NSAC.

News Roundup For Tuesday April 10th, 2012

by Cory Braiterman from Head Kick Legend on Apr 10, 2012 7:45 AM EDT

News Roundup for Tuesday April 10th, 2012. Overeem, Chris Cyborg and Ryan Bader made news recently, we sum it up.

Cyborg Santos steroids suspension upheld, secret summer Strikeforce showdown with Ronda Rousey scrapped

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 9, 2012 7:55 PM EDT

Cyborg Santos steroids appeal hearing was today, which resulted in a year-long suspension that also derails a planned title fight against Strikeforce 135-pound champion Ronda Rousey this summer.

CSAC Upholds Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos One-Year Suspension For Steroids

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Apr 9, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

The California State Athletic Commission voted to uphold a one-year suspension for Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos following today's hearing.

One-Year Steroids Suspension Upheld for Cris 'Cyborg'

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 9, 2012 4:36 PM EDT

Cris Cyborg had her one-year suspension upheld by the California state athletic commission.

Drug Issues Taint Strikeforce Legacy Post-Zuffa Purchase

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Apr 5, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

The consistency of Strikeforce's top current and former stars getting busted for drug issues is marring their post-Zuffa purchase legacy, says Bloody Elbow's Josh Nason.

Overeem Busted For Elevated Testosterone Levels

by Cory Braiterman from Head Kick Legend on Apr 4, 2012 5:50 PM EDT

Overeem Busted For Elevated Testosterone Levels

Video: Fedor Emelianenko loses Sumo slap-fight on reality television

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 29, 2012 1:47 PM EDT

When he's not fighting, Fedor Emelianenko likes to wear a loin cloth and challenge Sumo wrestlers on TV.

Cristiane 'Cyborg' Santos Blames 'Someone In Camp' For Positive Steroids Test

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 28, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

In this MMA video Cristiane Cyborg Santos denies knowingly taking the steroid stanozolol. She will be appealing her suspension to the CSAC on April 9th.

Video: Jon Jones spars with tiny Brazilian, gets taken down

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 28, 2012 9:28 AM EDT

What happens when Jon Jones gets challenged by a tiny Brazilian reality show host? He gets taken down. Watch the video right here.

Video: Strikeforce Champ Ronda Rousey Handles 3 Japanese Comics In Judo Contest

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 27, 2012 7:00 PM EDT

Ronda Rousey shows she's got Judo skills and a sense of humor in this Honoo No Taiikukai TV appearance in Japan.

Days Before Steroid Appeal, Cris Cyborg Offers Statement on Positive Test

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 27, 2012 1:11 PM EDT

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