Cris Cyborg reflects on legacy ahead of possible final MMA fight
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Cris Cyborg prepares for her PFL featherweight title defense against Ketlen Vieira on Saturday in Tampa, Florida. Cyborg, in highlighting her career, regards her 2009 victory over Gina Carano as a pivotal moment for women in MMA. She won that bout to claim the Strikeforce title, marking the first women’s title match to headline a major event. As she approaches what may be her final fight, Cyborg has hinted at a potential pivot toward boxing and an interest in veterinary medicine. Cyborg holds a record of 21 knockouts in MMA and a career total of 29 wins in 32 fights.
- •Cyborg has won 29 of her 32 professional fights.
- •She won the Strikeforce title in 2009, a landmark event for women's MMA.
- •Saturday's fight could conclude Cyborg's MMA career.
- •She aims to extend her record of 21 knockouts in MMA.
- •Cyborg has expressed interest in training for a veterinary career.
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
- 6:57 AMBBC Sport — Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
"Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
"Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 6:57 AMOpening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 6:57 AMOpening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.
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