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Cris Cyborg

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.

Invicta FC: Claudia Gadelha Replaces Injured Champ Carla Esparza Against Ayaka Hamasaki

Invicta's 115-pound champion has a bum wheel, which means that skilled grappler Claudia Gadelha will face Ayaka Hamasaki at their July 13 card headlined by Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino vs. Marloes Coenen.

Strawweight champion Carla Esparza out of Invicta FC 6 due to knee injury

Promotional strawweight champion Carla Esparza has suffered a knee injury, which has forced her to withdraw from her July 13 title defense against Ayaka Hamasaki, MMAFighting.com confirmed with Invicta president Shannon Knapp on Tuesday

First Cris Cyborg vs. Marloes Coenen staredown pic for Invicta 6 rematch on July 13 in Kansas City

Check out the first staredown pic for the upcoming Cris Cyborg vs. Marloes Coenen rematch, which headlines the Invicta 6 online pay-per-view (PPV) event on July 13, 2013 from Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.

Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg UFC 157 fight scratched due to money issues, not weight

Was the much-desired Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg women's bantamweight title fight planned for UFC 157 derailed due to Team Cyborg's money demands and not weight-cutting issues? Jump inside to get the scoop for yourself.

Cris Cyborg passed on chance to fight Ronda Rousey over money, not weight

Former Strikeforce women's champ Cristiane Cyborg insisted that she could not make 135 pounds to face UFC women's Bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey, now Mike Chiappetta reveals it was the money, not the weight that was the issue.

Official Bloody Elbow Women's MMA Rankings: Featherweight

Bloody Elbow's official rankings of the Women's Bantamweight division, featuring former Strikeforce star Cris "Cyborg"

Invicta FC 6: Marloes Coenen thinks 'more feminine' Cris Cyborg is 'off the stuff' ahead of July 13 rematch

Marloes Coenen and Cris Cyborg are going to bang it out for the Invicta FC 6 featherweight championship in their main event rematch scheduled for July 13, 2013 at the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. Will the 'stuff' be in attendance?

Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, and the magic numbers that add up to a superfight

After much public posturing on Cris Cyborg's inability to make 135 pounds, her management team cracks the door open on a fight with Ronda Rousey at that weight, as long as other demands are met.

Fightweets: Why Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche rocks

The announcement of Miesha Tate vs. Liz Carmouche was just one news item of note in a very busy April.

Invicta FC 6 Fight Card: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2

Check out the Invicta FC 6 fight card for the upcoming Invicta FC event at the Ameristar Casino in Kansas City, Mo. on July 13.

Morning Report: Michael Bisping says a win by Alan Belcher over him would be 'the biggest win in his pathetic career'

Ahead of their middleweight clash at UFC 159 on Saturday, Michael Bisping had some very harsh words for opponent Alan Belcher.

Invicta 6 fight card and rumors for 'Cyborg vs. Coenen 2' on July 13 in Kansas City

Headlined by a featherweight title fight pitting Cris Cyborg vs. Marloes Coenen, Invicta FC 6 will once again stream online from the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 13, 2013. See the full fight card and line up, inside.

Invicta announces July fight card

Invicta FC has announced it's return to Kansas City, MO with a stacked card of WMMA action.

SB Nation rankings: Women's pound-for-pound

A look at how the six SB Nation panelists see the women's divisions of MMA on a pound-for-pound basis.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (Women's pound-for-pound)

Who are the 10 best female fighters in the world according to Team SB Nation? Jump inside to find out.

SB Nation women's pound-for-pound rankings: Ronda Rousey's next challenge

Ronda Rousey and the UFC's bantamweight division are well-represented in the latest rankings.

Demons exorcised: Interview with newly crowned Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with newly crowned Invicta FC atomweight champion Michelle Waterson about her thrilling come-from-behind victory over Jessica Penne, battling her mental demons and how she had such an improvement in her ground game

MMA Roundtable: White's Fallon Fox reaction, TUF champ as contender, Cyborg's stock and more

Luke Thomas and Mike Chiappetta discuss Dana White's reaction to Matt Mitrione's suspension, whether the TUF title match will mint a contender, Tito Ortiz's managerial prowess and more.

Invicta FC 6: Cris Cyborg vs. Marloes Coenen to headline

Invicta has announced that former Strikeforce women's champs Cris Cyborg and Marloes Coenen will rematch at Invicta FC 6 this summer. The two will fight for Invicta's 145lb title.

Cris Cyborg vs. Marloes Coenen 2 booked for Invicta FC 6

Former Strikeforce rivals Cris Cyborg and Marloes Coenen will hook 'em up for a second time when they meet later this summer at Invicta FC 6. Who will be crowned the new 145-pound champion?

Cris Cyborg Opponents

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