RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Cris Cyborg is as dominant as ever, nevertheless 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 may not have too many fights left earlier than she hangs up the gloves.
“It took a very long time to struggle,” Cyborg informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “My final time, I fought one 12 months in the past. I needed to struggle extra instances, for me to defend my title, as a result of I wish to full 20 years in my profession. This 12 months is nineteen and I wish to go to my subsequent chapter of my life and have a child. Subsequent plan, I’d wish to defend my title as quickly as potential.”
By way of her five-round unanimous choice 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 may have that many historic moments contained in the cage, Cyborg admits it’s troublesome to decide on which one means most.
“Each one is basically exhausting for me,” Cyborg stated. “However this one was good as a result of I’m 39 years previous – 39 and preventing for the title. For me, it means loads. I believe that is particular for me to be PFL champion with a PFL belt.”
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