Cris Cyborg Hopes To Settle Ronda Rousey Feud At Madison Square Garden
Invicta FC featherweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino is finally making her way into the UFC after several years of speculation that it could be happening. In her UFC debut, Cyborg is set to fight Leslie Smith at UFC 198 on May 14.
“Leslie is a very tough girl, most of her fights end by decision,” Cyborg told TMZ Sports. “”I don’t know if it will be a KO or submission, but I do know it will be worthy of a UFC performance bonus from Dana White.””
When asked about a possible fight with former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, Cyborg is up for the challenge.
“Since she is no longer the champ, and I am officially in the UFC,” she said, “I do not see any reason why the fight between us can’t happen.”
She even gave a possible location for the fight.
“”I realize Holly Holm kicked her into retirement, but maybe after [UFC 198] we could settle the feud in New York when the UFC comes to Madison Square Garden.
“”If Ronda is still retired, or has thought of a few more excuses to not fight me, then maybe Holly Holm or Miesha Tate are willing to fight. I want to make the biggest fights the fans want to see.”
The 30-year-old Justino (15-1, 1 NC) is unbeaten for over 10 years, and with 13 of her 15 pro wins coming by knockout, it’s not surprising that she has soared to the top of every organization she has competed in. Owner of victories over Gina Carano, Marloes Coenen (twice), and Shayna Baszler, the former Strikeforce champion has compiled a 5-0 record with five knockouts as a member of the Invicta FC roster.
