Cyborg Has A New Opponent For UFC Fight Night 95
Cris “Cyborg” Justino will not be defending her title in Invicta FC next like she wanted too but instead, she will fighting in the Octagon once more. Justino will reportedly fight Lina Akhtar Lansberg (6-1) at UFC Fight Night 95 in a catchweight bout (140 pounds), according to Brazilian site UOL.
Justino (16-1, 1NC) is currently on a six fight winning streak and beat Leslie Smith at UFC 198 by first round TKO, which marked her UFC debut.
Lansberg is currently on a six-fight winning streak and will be making her UFC debut in this fight with Justino. Also taking place at UFC Fight Night 95 will be Renan Barao vs. Phillipe Nover (11-6-1).
Barao (33-4, 1 NC) is currently on a two fight losing streak and is 3-3 in his last six bouts. Barao last competed against Jeremy Stephens in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 88, which he lost by decision.
Nover is currently on a one fight losing streak and is coming off a loss to Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC Fight Night 80 by decision.
UFC Fight Night 95 takes place on September 24th at Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia. The card airs on Fox Sports 1 following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.
The UFC has yet to officially announce either bout.