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Cristiane Justino Venâncio[6] (born July 9, 1985), known professionally as Cris Cyborg and formerly by her married name Cristiane Santos, is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer who competes in the PFL, where she is the current and inaugural PFL Super Fights Women's Featherweight Champion. She formerly competed in Bellator MMA where she was the longest reigning and last Women’s Featherweight World Champion.[7] She is also a former UFC, Strikeforce and Invicta FC World Featherweight Champion.[8][9] She is the only MMA fighter in history to become a Quintuple Champion, holding world championships across five major MMA promotions.[10] Cyborg is widely regarded as one of the greatest female mixed martial artists of all time.[11]

Key Information

Cyborg first rose to prominence when she won the Strikeforce title on August 15, 2009, by defeating Gina Carano via first-round technical knock-out (TKO) in the first ever major main event to feature women.[12][13][14]

Early life

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Cyborg was born on July 9, 1985, in Curitiba to Brazilian parents. A daughter of divorced parents and a father who had problems with alcoholism, Cyborg started her sports career at the age of twelve, playing handball at a national level in Brazil. Due to her success in the sport, she won numerous athletic scholarships on private universities after her high school graduation, and eventually chose to pursue the path of physical education in the capital of Paraná, Curitiba.[15] Later, she planned to move to the city of Cascavel to become a professional handball player and finish her college studies there, before being discovered by Rudimar Fedrigo, a Chute Boxe Academy trainer who was impressed by her physical size and advised her to enter the world of fighting.[16][17]

I was participating in a friendly handball tournament between men and women and one of the boys, called Jorginho, was a friend of Mestre Rafael and Mestre Rudimar. He saw me training handball and asked me if I liked fighting. I replied that I thought it was cool, but I had never done it. He invited me to take a Muay Thai class and I liked it!

— Cris Cyborg about the beginnings of her fighting career

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Justino, without yet incorporating the nickname "Cyborg", made her professional debut in mixed martial arts at the age of 19 on May 17, 2005, at Showfight 2 against multiple time world BJJ champion Erica Paes. Paes, who was five years her senior, was the first woman to train at the legendary Brazilian Top Team academy, a rival gym of the Chute Boxe gym where Cyborg trained. Cyborg lost the fight via submission in the first round, which remained her only professional loss in MMA until 2018, when she lost for the second time in her career against Amanda Nunes. Although the method of win for Paes was officially recorded as a submission due to a kneebar, Cyborg's team claims that she tapped out due to an elbow injury sustained after a fall in the fight.[18]

After losing her MMA debut, Cyborg earned her first victory in the sport by defeating Vanessa Porto via unanimous decision. She subsequently won her next three fights in the Brazilian promotion Storm Samurai via first-round TKO finish, improving her record to 4-1.

She made her anticipated United States MMA debut on July 26, 2008, against Shayna Baszler at EliteXC: Unfinished Business.[19] She won the fight by TKO in the second round.[20]

She faced Yoko Takahashi on October 4, 2008, at EliteXC: Heat, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

She was scheduled to face Dutch submission specialist Marloes Coenen at XMMA 7 on February 27, 2009, but backed out of the fight after signing a new contract with Strikeforce.[22] Cyborg earned a BJJ Purple Belt under her jiu-jitsu instructor Cristiano Marcello in 2009.[23]

Strikeforce

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Cyborg in 2009

She later signed to fight for Strikeforce,[22] which greatly increased the chance that a fight with Gina Carano would take place. In her Strikeforce debut, she faced Hitomi Akano on April 11, 2009, at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz. Cyborg came in six pounds overweight for the fight. Akano originally rejected the fight due to Cyborg failing to make weight but later accepted the fight.[24] She defeated Akano by TKO in the third round.[25]

Before the fight with Carano, Cyborg was interviewed by mmaworldwide.com's reporter Aaron Tru. When asked how long it would take to submit Carano with a choke hold, she choked him.[26]

She fought Gina Carano on August 15, 2009, at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg for the Women's Featherweight Championship. Cyborg won via TKO at 4:59 of the 5:00 first round.[27] The card was the first time that a major promotion had featured a main event between women. After the match, she hugged Carano, and stated in her interview that she had the utmost respect for Carano, and that it was an honor to fight her.

She next defended her title against Dutch standout Marloes Coenen at a Strikeforce event on January 30, 2010.[28] She won the fight via TKO at 3:40 of round 3.[29]

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated that the next challenger for Cyborg would most likely be Erin Toughill.[30] However, Toughill later announced her intentions to leave Strikeforce and plans for the fight were cancelled.[31]

On April 7, 2010, Coker stated that Cyborg would fight again in June.[32] She faced Jan Finney at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum[33] and won the fight via KO in the second round.[34] Her contract with Strikeforce expired on June 26, 2011. She renewed her Strikeforce contract on August 25, 2011.

Doping violations and suspension

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On September 23, 2011, Cyborg announced that she would return to the promotion to face Hiroko Yamanaka. The fight took place at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal on December 17, 2011.[35] She won via TKO just sixteen seconds into the first round; however, on January 6, 2012, it was announced that Cyborg had tested positive for stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. As a result of the banned substance, the fight's result was changed to a no contest. Cyborg had her license suspended for one year and was fined $2,500.[36]

Invicta Fighting Championships

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On February 15, 2013, a month after Strikeforce folded, Cyborg signed a multi-fight deal with Invicta Fighting Championships. She was scheduled to make her debut on April 5 at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson against Ediane Gomes to determine who would move on to face Marloes Coenen.[37] However, Gomes suffered an injury and Cyborg instead faced Fiona Muxlow.[38][39] Cyborg was successful in her return, winning the bout via TKO in the first round.[40][41]

Cyborg faced Marloes Coenen in a rematch for the inaugural Invicta FC Featherweight Championship at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on July 13, 2013.[42][43] She defeated Coenen by TKO in the fourth round to become the first Invicta FC featherweight champion.[44][45]

She returned to Muay Thai to face Jennifer Colomb at Lion Fight 11 in Las Vegas on September 20, 2013, defeating the previously undefeated Frenchwoman by TKO in round three.[46][47][48] She had initially been set to fight Martina Jindrova but Jindrova withdrew with injury.[49][50]

She lost a five-round unanimous decision against Jorina Baars in a fight for the inaugural Lion Fight Women's Welterweight Championship in the co-main event of Lion Fight 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on March 28, 2014.[51][52][53] Baars officially knocked down Cyborg in the first round with a head kick and in the fifth round with a spinning heel kick, although referee Tony Weeks missed at least two other occasions throughout the fight where a knockdown could have been issued. Cyborg hit the canvas from a front kick in one occasion and from a knee on another, both times they were ruled slips by the referee.[54]

In February 2015, Cyborg returned to MMA to defend her Invicta Featherweight title against Charmaine Tweet in the main event at Invicta FC 11. She successfully defended her title, winning the fight via TKO in just under a minute in the first round.[55]

Cyborg faced Faith Van Duin on July 9, 2015, at Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van Duin. She won the fight by TKO in the first round due to a knee to the body and punches.[56][57]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In March 2015, it was announced that Cyborg had signed with the UFC. Cyborg made her promotional debut at UFC 198 against Leslie Smith at a catchweight of 140 pounds.[58] She won the fight by TKO in the first round.[59]

Cyborg faced promotional newcomer Lina Länsberg in a catchweight (140 lb) bout on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.[60] The referee stopped the fight midway through the second round after Länsberg could not effectively defend herself.[61]

In December 2016 UFC was notified of a potential USADA doping violation by Cyborg. Cyborg's team immediately responded that it was in regards to a substance that helped her recover from her weight cut.[62][63] On February 17, 2017, Cyborg was granted a retroactive therapeutic use exemption (TUE). Therefore, her suspension was lifted, and she was immediately eligible to compete.[64]

In March 2017 Cyborg vacated her Invicta featherweight title and called out Germaine de Randamie for the belt targeting UFC 214 in Anaheim, California.[8][9] The match fell apart since Germaine de Randamie refused to fight, stating that Cyborg was a proven drug cheater and she was willing to get stripped of the belt for not fighting Cyborg.[65] De Randamie was stripped of her belt on June 19, 2017, by UFC[66] and Cyborg was expected to face Megan Anderson to fight for the vacated UFC Women's Featherweight Championship at UFC 214 on July 29 in Anaheim, California.[67][68] On June 27, Anderson pulled out of the fight for personal reasons and was replaced by current Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion Tonya Evinger.[69] Cyborg won by TKO in the third round to claim her first UFC championship.[70]

In the first defense of her title and the first fight of her new four-fight contract, Cyborg faced Holly Holm on December 30, 2017, in the main event at UFC 219.[71] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[72] This win also earned her her first Fight of the Night bonus.[73][74]

Cyborg faced former Invicta bantamweight champion, Yana Kunitskaya, on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222 for her second featherweight title defense.[75] Cyborg won the fight by TKO in the first round.[76] After the win, she gave out 222 burgers to Los Angeles' homeless, as her way of celebration.[77]

Cyborg faced the reigning UFC Women's bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes, for the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship on December 29, 2018, at UFC 232.[78] Nunes defeated Cyborg by knockout early in the first round, handing her the first knockout loss in her MMA career.[79]

Cyborg faced Felicia Spencer on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240 in the co-main event.[80] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[81]

Following the fight against Spencer, which was the last fight on her contract, UFC president Dana White announced that the UFC would not negotiate a new contract with Cyborg, and they would waive her three-month exclusive negotiating period. This allowed her to immediately begin negotiations with other organizations.[82]

Bellator MMA

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Cyborg at Web Summit 2019

On September 3, 2019, it was announced Cyborg had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.[7]

Cyborg faced Julia Budd for the Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship on Saturday, January 25, 2020, in Inglewood, California Bellator 238.[83] She won the fight via technical knockout in round four.[84]

For the fight with Budd, Cyborg trained in South Africa with trainers Richie Quan, Boyd Allen, and Martin Van Staden. Her and her team's goal for the camp was to train for well-roundedness and to be ready for anything.[85]

After winning her fourth World Championship, Cyborg has stated she would like to make an attempt at a belt in boxing.[85]

In the first defense of her title, Cyborg faced Arlene Blencowe at Bellator 249 on October 15, 2020.[86] She won the bout via second round submission, earning the first submission of her MMA career.[87]

Cyborg made her second defense of the title against Leslie Smith on May 21, 2021, in the main event at Bellator 259. They previously met at UFC 198, which was Cyborg's UFC debut, where she won by TKO in the first round.[88] She won the bout via TKO after knocking Smith down and finished her with punches late in the last round.[89]

Cyborg defended her title against Sinead Kavanagh on November 12, 2021, at Bellator 271.[90] After exchanging on the feet, Cyborg knocked Kavanagh out early in the first round.[91][92]

Cyborg defended her title in a rematch against Arlene Blencowe on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279.[93] She retained the title and won the bout via unanimous decision.[94] The following summer Cyborg became a free agent.[95]

After seventeen months away from MMA competition, Cyborg returned to defend her title against Cat Zingano on October 7, 2023 at Bellator 300.[96] She won the fight via TKO in the first round.[97]

Professional Fighters League

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Cyborg faced 2023 PFL Women's Featherweight Champion and 2022 PFL Women's Lightweight Champion Larissa Pacheco for the PFL Super Fights Women's Featherweight Championship on October 19, 2024 at PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants.[98] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[99]

Cyborg is scheduled to face Sara Collins in a PFL Featherweight title bout on December 13, 2025, at PFL Europe 4.[100]

Boxing career

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Cyborg made her professional boxing debut on September 25, 2022, facing Simone Silva, a former Brazilian National Boxing Champion, at Fight Music Show 2.[101] Silva had suffered a knockout loss due to a body punch a month prior to the fight and was suspended by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, however[95] Simone Silva was required to complete additional medicals that allowed the Associaçáo Paranaense De Lutas Commission to sanction the bout as a professional fight.[95] Cyborg won the bout via unanimous decision.[102]

In her second bout on December 11, 2022, she fought Gabrielle Holloway as the co-main event under Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, she dropped Holloway and outpointed her on to a unanimous decision victory.[103][104] The event drew a paid attendance of 14,630 paid to set a state of Nebraska record for largest boxing gate.

On January 19, 2024, Cyborg knocked out Kelsey Wickstrum in the first round to earn her first victory by stoppage in the boxing ring.[105] She then followed that performance up by defeating Aria Wild by second-round knockout on June 15, 2024.[106]

After defeating Larissa Pacheco for the PFL Super Fights Women's Featherweight Championship on October 19, 2024, Cyborg made her return to the boxing ring on March 3, 2025, defeating Karen Fernandez by second-round knockout.[107] Just 17 days later, she knocked out Valentina Angarita in the third round.[108] On May 17, 2025, she earned her third consecutive knockout of the year and fifth overall, after stopping Precious Harris-McCray in the second round.[109]

Personal life

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Cyborg was married to fellow mixed martial artist Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos,[19] and adopted his nickname.[110] The couple split in December 2011.[111] She has been a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2016.[112] Cyborg announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend, trainer, and former MMA athlete Ray Elbe in 2017.[113] [114]

In 2018, Cyborg legally adopted her teenage niece, making her historically the first mother to hold a UFC championship belt.[115]

Cyborg works with Fight for the Forgotten, a non-profit organization organized by Justin Wren that digs wells to provide drinking water for the Batwa.[116][85] After earning her first submission victory in a 26-fight MMA career, she was awarded her BJJ Black Belt by Rubens 'Cobrinha' Charles.[117]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
31 matches 28 wins 2 losses
By knockout 21 1
By submission 1 1
By decision 6 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 28–2 (1) Larissa Pacheco Decision (unanimous) PFL Super Fights: Battle of the Giants October 19, 2024 5 5:00 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Won the symbolic PFL Super Fights Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 27–2 (1) Cat Zingano TKO (punches) Bellator 300 October 7, 2023 1 4:01 San Diego, California, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 26–2 (1) Arlene Blencowe Decision (unanimous) Bellator 279 April 23, 2022 5 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship. Cyborg was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee. Broke the record for the most consecutive Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship title defenses (4).
Win 25–2 (1) Sinead Kavanagh KO (punches) Bellator 271 November 12, 2021 1 1:32 Hollywood, Florida, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 24–2 (1) Leslie Smith TKO (punches) Bellator 259 May 21, 2021 5 4:51 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 23–2 (1) Arlene Blencowe Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 249 October 15, 2020 2 2:36 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Defended the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 22–2 (1) Julia Budd TKO (punches) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 4 1:14 Inglewood, California, United States Won the Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship.
Win 21–2 (1) Felicia Spencer Decision (unanimous) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 20–2 (1) Amanda Nunes KO (punch) UFC 232 December 29, 2018 1 0:51 Inglewood, California, United States Lost the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 20–1 (1) Yana Santos TKO (punches) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 1 3:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 19–1 (1) Holly Holm Decision (unanimous) UFC 219 December 30, 2017 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 18–1 (1) Tonya Evinger TKO (knees) UFC 214 July 29, 2017 3 1:56 Anaheim, California, United States Won the vacant UFC Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–1 (1) Lina Länsberg TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Länsberg September 24, 2016 2 2:29 Brasília, Brazil Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 16–1 (1) Leslie Smith TKO (punches) UFC 198 May 14, 2016 1 1:21 Curitiba, Brazil Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 15–1 (1) Daria Ibragimova KO (punches) Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova January 16, 2016 1 4:58 Costa Mesa, California, United States Defended the Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. Cyborg vacated the title on March 24, 2017.
Win 14–1 (1) Faith van Duin TKO (knee to the body and punches) Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van Duin July 9, 2015 1 0:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Defended the Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 13–1 (1) Charmaine Tweet TKO (punches) Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet February 27, 2015 1 0:46 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended the Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win 12–1 (1) Marloes Coenen TKO (punches and elbows) Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg July 13, 2013 4 4:10 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Won the inaugural Invicta FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–1 (1) Fiona Muxlow TKO (knees and punches) Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 2013 1 3:46 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Invicta FC Featherweight title eliminator.
NC 10–1 (1) Hiroko Yamanaka NC (overturned) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal December 17, 2011 1 0:16 San Diego, California, United States For the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Cyborg; overturned and stripped of the title on January 6, 2012 after she tested positive for stanozolol.
Win 10–1 Jan Finney KO (knee to the body) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum June 26, 2010 2 2:56 San Jose, California, United States Defended the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Marloes Coenen TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Miami January 30, 2010 3 3:40 Sunrise, Florida, United States Defended the Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Gina Carano TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg August 15, 2009 1 4:59 San Jose, California, United States Won the inaugural Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Hitomi Akano TKO (punches) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz April 11, 2009 3 0:35 San Jose, California, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout; Cyborg missed weight.
Win 6–1 Yoko Takahashi Decision (unanimous) EliteXC: Heat October 4, 2008 3 3:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 5–1 Shayna Baszler TKO (punches) EliteXC: Unfinished Business July 26, 2008 2 2:48 Stockton, California, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 4–1 Marise Vitoria TKO (stomps) Storm Samurai 12 November 25, 2006 1 1:27 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 3–1 Elaine Santiago TKO (corner stoppage) Storm Samurai 11 May 21, 2006 1 2:46 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 2–1 Chris Schroeder TKO (punches) Storm Samurai 10 January 28, 2006 1 N/A Curitiba, Brazil
Win 1–1 Vanessa Porto Decision (unanimous) Storm Samurai 9 November 20, 2005 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Erica Paes Submission (kneebar) Show Fight 2 May 17, 2005 1 1:46 São Paulo, Brazil Featherweight debut.

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Muay Thai record

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2 Wins (2 (T)KO's), 1 Loss (1 Decision), 0 Draws
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location
Loss 2–1 Netherlands Jorina Baars UD Lion Fight 14 March 28, 2014 5 3:00 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
For inaugural Lion Fight Muay Thai Women's World Welterweight Championship.
Win 2–0 France Jennifer Colomb TKO Lion Fight 11 September 20, 2013 3 0:54 United States Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 1–0 Brazil Edna Gloria KO Estimulo de Muay Thai October 21, 2006 1 1:30 Brazil Curitiba, Paraná
Legend
  Win
  Loss
  Draw/No contest
  Notes

Grappling record

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8 Matches, 7 Wins (1 Submission), 1 Loss
Result Rec Opponent Method Event Division Type Date Location
Win 7–1 Finland Venla Luukkonen Points (11–0) IBJJF World Championships
(purple belt) 		+74 kg Gi June 1, 2012 United States Long Beach, CA
Win 6–1 United States Hillary van Ornum Points (4–0)
Win 5–1 United States Maia Matalon Submission (armbar)
Win 4–1 United States Amanda Lucas Points (8–0) IBJJF World Championships
(purple belt) 		+74 kg Gi June 3, 2011 United States Long Beach, CA
Win 3–1 Canada Sarah Draht Points (16–0)
Win 2–1 Brazil Rosângela Conceição Referee Decision ADCC World Championships +60 kg Nogi September 27, 2009 Spain Barcelona
Loss 1–1 South Africa Penny Thomas Negative Points (-2 -1)
Win 1–0 Sweden Ida Hansson Points (10–0) September 26, 2009

Professional boxing record

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7 fights 7 wins 0 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 2 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
7 Win 7–0 United States Precious Harris-McCray TKO 2 (6), 1:57 May 17, 2025 United States Tech CU Arena, San Jose, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Colombia Valentina Angarita KO 3 (4), 1:36 March 20, 2025 Colombia Round a Round Fitness Club, Santa Marta, Colombia
5 Win 5–0 Colombia Karen Fernandez KO 2 (4), 1:16 March 3, 2025 Colombia Round a Round Fitness Club, Santa Marta, Colombia
4 Win 4–0 United Kingdom Aria Wild TKO 2 (4), 1:01 June 15, 2024 United Kingdom Indigo at The O2, London, England, U.K. Exhibition bout.
3 Win 3–0 United States Kelsey Wickstrum KO 1 (6), 1:21 January 19, 2024 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Gabrielle Holloway UD 4 December 10, 2022 United States CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Brazil Simone da Silva UD 8 September 25, 2022 Brazil Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil Pro Bout sanctioned under Associação Paranaense de Lutas Commission.

Pay-per-view bouts

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No. Event Fight Date Venue City PPV Buys
1. UFC 219 Cyborg vs. Holm December 30, 2017 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 380,000
2. UFC 222 Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya March 3, 2018 T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 260,000
3. Bellator 238 Budd vs. Cyborg January 25, 2020 The Forum Inglewood, California, United States Not disclosed
4. Bellator 249 Cyborg vs. Blencowe October 15, 2020 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Not disclosed
5. Bellator 259 Cyborg vs. Smith 2 May 21, 2021 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Not disclosed
6. Bellator 271 Cyborg vs. Kavanagh November 12, 2021 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Hollywood, Florida, United States Not disclosed
7. Bellator 279 Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2 April 23, 2022 Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Not disclosed

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Cristiane Justino Venâncio (born July 9, 1985), professionally known as Cris Cyborg, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist renowned for her dominance in the women's division, where she has captured world championships across five major promotions: Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, , and PFL, achieving the unprecedented "" of MMA titles as the first fighter to do so. With a professional record of 28 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest—including 21 victories by or technical —Cyborg's career highlights her exceptional striking power and aggressive fighting style, honed through training with the Chute Boxe academy and competing out of , . Originating from , Paraná, , she debuted professionally in 2005 and rapidly ascended by defeating notable opponents, establishing herself as one of the most accomplished and durable figures in women's MMA history, with an active streak of eight consecutive wins as of late 2024.

Early Life and Background

Upbringing in Brazil

Cristiane Justino Venâncio, professionally known as Cris Cyborg, was born on July 9, 1985, in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state in southern Brazil. Curitiba, noted for its organized urban planning and cooler climate compared to much of Brazil, provided the backdrop for her early years in a working-class family environment. Justino was the daughter of divorced Brazilian parents, with her father battling , which contributed to family instability during her childhood. Despite these challenges, she described being surrounded by family from a young age, fostering a competitive spirit that manifested early in her life. This familial dynamic, marked by both support and adversity, shaped her resilience amid the socioeconomic realities of growing up in Brazil's urban south. Her upbringing in emphasized athletic potential from an early age, though formal sports involvement began later; the city's emphasis on and influenced her path toward structured competition. Family opposition to riskier pursuits would later surface, reflecting traditional Brazilian parental concerns for stability over combat sports.

Introduction to Sports and Training

Cristiane Justino, born in , , on July 9, 1985, initiated her competitive sports involvement at age twelve through , achieving national-level proficiency in the sport. Her handball career showcased early athletic talent, often competing against boys' teams and drawing attention for her physical prowess. In 2004, at approximately age 19, Justino was scouted for combat sports while continuing training; a friend's father, Jorge Karam, impressed by her athleticism, invited her to join classes at the renowned in . Observing sessions during handball practices sparked her interest, and she quickly became engrossed upon starting formal training there. Chute Boxe, known for producing elite strikers like , provided an intense environment that emphasized striking techniques foundational to her future MMA style. Justino's transition to combat sports was rapid; within months of beginning , she incorporated and wrestling elements, preparing for her professional MMA debut in May 2005 under the Showfight promotion. This early training phase, characterized by minimal prior experience but high-intensity sessions at Chute Boxe, laid the groundwork for her reputation as a dominant striker, despite an initial professional loss due to grappling inexperience. Her regimen focused on building power, endurance, and technical striking, reflecting the academy's aggressive, pressure-fighting philosophy.

Pre-MMA Combat Sports Involvement

Muay Thai and Kickboxing Achievements

Cristiane Justino, competing as Cris Cyborg, made her professional debut in the United States on September 20, 2013, at Lion Fight 11 in , Nevada, where she defeated Jennifer Colomb—a fighter with an undefeated 10-0 record—by technical knockout in the third round at 0:54 via strikes. This victory demonstrated her power striking against a specialist in the discipline. On March 28, 2014, at Lion Fight 14 in , Cyborg faced in the co-main event for the inaugural Lion Fight Women's Welterweight Championship. Baars, a highly experienced kickboxer and practitioner with a record exceeding 40 wins at the time, won by after five rounds, with judges' scores of 49-45, 48-45, and 49-44. The bout underscored the challenges of transitioning from MMA to pure stand-up rules against dedicated strikers, as Baars emphasized her specialization in post-fight. These two documented professional Muay Thai bouts represent Cyborg's primary achievements in the sport, yielding a 1-1 record (1 TKO win). No Muay Thai world titles were secured, though the win over Colomb highlighted her competitive viability in kick-heavy formats. Her early training emphasized as a foundational striking art, influencing her MMA style, but professional competitions remain unverified in major records, with reports of limited amateur or regional exposure lacking specific outcomes or titles.

Amateur Wrestling and Submission Grappling

Prior to embarking on her professional mixed martial arts career, Cristiane Justino competed in amateur freestyle wrestling in Brazil. In 2007, she won the gold medal in the senior women's division at the Brazil Cup International tournament. During the competition, Justino defeated Aline da Silva Ferreira by fall, a wrestler who subsequently earned a silver medal at the 2014 World Wrestling Championships and represented Brazil at the Olympics. Justino also participated in submission grappling events outside of MMA. At the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in , she secured a in the +60 kg weight class, defeating opponents including Ida Hansson before finishing third. Her grappling foundation included training in , where she held a brown belt for eight years prior to receiving her black belt from coach Rubens Charles "Cobrinha" in October 2020, shortly after securing her first professional MMA submission victory. These experiences in wrestling and contributed to her versatile skill set, emphasizing takedowns and ground control alongside her striking prowess.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Early Professional Fights and Development

Cris Cyborg's professional MMA debut occurred on May 17, 2005, at Showfight 2 in , , against Erica Paes, resulting in a first-round submission loss via kneebar at 1:46. Paes, a more experienced fighter from the rival academy, exploited Cyborg's limited at the time, marking her sole professional defeat. Following the loss, Cyborg rebounded with four straight wins in Brazilian regional events, primarily Storm Samurai promotions, showcasing rapid improvement in her striking. On November 20, 2005, she defeated Vanessa Porto by unanimous decision over three rounds at Storm Samurai 9. Subsequent first-round TKOs followed against Chris Schroeder via punches on January 28, 2006, at Storm Samurai 10; Elaine Santiago de Lima via corner stoppage on May 21, 2006, at Storm Samurai 11; and Marise Vitoria via stomps on November 25, 2006, at Storm Samurai 12. These victories underscored her foundation, honed since recruitment to in 2004 by trainer Rudimar Fedrigo while she competed in . After a nearly two-year break from competition, Cyborg transitioned to international exposure in the United States with EliteXC in 2008, defeating by second-round TKO via punches on July 26 at Unfinished Business. She then outpointed by unanimous decision over three rounds on October 4 at EliteXC: Heat, evidencing enhanced cardio and adaptability beyond pure knockouts. Her early development at Chute Boxe emphasized aggressive pressure fighting, integrating precision with bolstered takedown defense, as trained alongside figures like . This phase established her as a finisher, with three of five post-debut wins by stoppage, paving entry into major promotions.

Strikeforce Tenure and Title Reign

Cyborg debuted with Strikeforce on August 15, 2009, defeating via technical knockout (punches) at 4:59 of the first round to claim the inaugural Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship in the promotion's event. The victory established her as the division's first champion, showcasing her striking power against Carano, who entered with a 7-0 record. She made her first title defense on January 30, 2010, against Marloes Coenen at Strikeforce: Miami in , securing a submission victory via armbar at 3:39 of the first round. Cyborg followed with a second defense on June 26, 2010, submitting Jan Finney via rear-naked choke in the second round during Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum in San Jose. Her third and final defense occurred on December 17, 2011, against Hiroko Yamanaka at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, where she won by technical knockout (punches) at 1:54 of the second round. Cyborg's reign ended in July 2012 following a positive for the , announced after her Yamanaka fight; she was stripped of the title, suspended for one year by Strikeforce, and received a 12-month ban from the California State Athletic Commission. The suspension marked the conclusion of her Strikeforce tenure, as the promotion ceased operations in March 2013 after its acquisition by the UFC, during which Cyborg held the featherweight title for 702 days across three successful defenses.

Invicta FC Dominance

Following the closure of Strikeforce in early 2013, Cyborg signed with Invicta FC, a promotion focused on women's MMA divisions, and made her debut on April 5, 2013, at Invicta FC 5 against Fiona Murtagh. She secured a first-round TKO victory via knees and punches at 3:46, demonstrating her superior striking power early in the bout. Cyborg captured the inaugural Invicta FC Featherweight Championship on July 13, 2013, at Invicta FC 6, defeating former Strikeforce champion Marloes Coenen by TKO (punches and elbows) in the fourth round at 4:02 after surviving an early submission attempt. This win established her as the division's top contender, with her ground-and-pound finishing the resilient Coenen in a grueling contest. She made her first title defense at Invicta FC 11 on September 6, 2014, against Charmaine Tweet, overwhelming striker with volume punching to earn a third-round TKO at 2:40. Cyborg followed with a second defense at Invicta FC 13 on February 28, 2015, against Charlotte van Duin, dispatching the Dutch fighter via first-round TKO (punches) in just 34 seconds. Her third and final defense came at Invicta FC 15 on January 16, 2016, where she knocked out Daria Ibragimova with punches at 4:58 of the first round, extending her streak of stoppage victories. Throughout her Invicta FC tenure, Cyborg maintained an undefeated 5-0 record, with all victories by or TKO, underscoring her dominance in the featherweight division through relentless pressure and finishing ability. She vacated the title on March 24, 2017, to sign with the UFC, having held the belt for over three years without a loss in the promotion.

UFC Experience and Contract Disputes

Cristiane "Cris" Cyborg signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC in March 2015, marking her transition from Invicta FC where she had been the dominant champion. Her UFC debut occurred on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95 in , , where she defeated via TKO (punches) at 2:29 of the second round. Cyborg captured the vacant UFC Women's Championship on July 29, 2017, at by defeating via TKO (punches) in the third round, solidifying her status as a top contender in the division. She successfully defended the title for the first time on December 30, 2017, at against , winning via TKO (head kick and punches) at 3:40 of the fourth round. In May 2019, Cyborg defended the belt again in a victory over at UFC Fight Night 152, extending her undefeated streak in the UFC to 4-0. Contract negotiations and personal tensions escalated throughout her tenure, particularly with UFC President , whom Cyborg accused of workplace intimidation and bullying, demanding a public apology as a precondition for re-signing in July 2019. White described dealings with Cyborg as a "nightmare," citing her alleged reluctance to fight certain opponents and history of failed drug tests prior to UFC entry, though he waived matching rights on August 2, 2019, effectively releasing her from long-term obligations while allowing her final bout. Cyborg's relationship with White had been strained from the outset, rooted in her Invicta contract overlaps and perceived unequal treatment compared to other stars, culminating in her departure after a loss to Holm in their rematch at on December 14, 2019—her only UFC defeat, ending a 4-1 run.

Bellator MMA Championships

Cris Cyborg won the inaugural Bellator MMA Women's Featherweight Championship on January 25, 2020, at Bellator 238 in Inglewood, California, defeating defending champion Julia Budd via TKO (punches and knees) at 2:57 of the fourth round. This victory marked Cyborg's entry into Bellator as a title fight debut, establishing her as the promotion's featherweight queen after dominating the first three rounds with superior striking volume and pressure before finishing Budd against the cage. Cyborg made her first title defense on October 15, 2020, at Bellator 249 against , securing a submission victory via rear-naked choke at 2:36 of the second round—the first submission win of her professional MMA career. She followed with her second defense on May 21, 2021, at Bellator 259, stopping via TKO (punches) at 4:51 of the fifth round after a rematch from their 2016 UFC encounter, where Cyborg overwhelmed Smith with heavy ground-and-pound following a right hand that dropped her opponent. Her third defense came on November 12, 2021, at Bellator 271 versus , ending swiftly with a via right at 1:32 of the first round, showcasing Cyborg's power early in the bout. Cyborg then defended the title for a fourth time in a rematch against Blencowe on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279, winning by (49-46 on all cards) after five rounds of striking exchanges where she outlanded her opponent in volume despite Blencowe's resilience. Cyborg's fifth and final Bellator title defense occurred on October 7, 2023, at against , culminating in a TKO (ground-and-pound) at 4:01 of the first round after taking Zingano down and unleashing unanswered strikes. This reign, spanning over three years, featured five successful defenses and solidified Cyborg as Bellator's longest-reigning women's champion, with the belt transitioning to PFL following the 2023 acquisition without further defenses under the Bellator banner.

PFL Era and Ongoing Success


Following the Professional Fighters League's acquisition of in February 2023, continued her career under the PFL banner, maintaining her status as the Bellator Women's Champion initially. On October 7, 2023, she defended the title against via first-round knockout at , extending her winning streak. This victory, held under PFL ownership, underscored her sustained dominance in the promotion's integrated structure. Cyborg's pivotal PFL achievement came on October 19, 2024, when she defeated by unanimous decision (49-46 on all cards) over five rounds to claim the inaugural PFL Super Fights Women's Championship. This win marked her fifth world title across distinct promotions, a feat recognized as the first "" in MMA history, encompassing championships from Strikeforce, Invicta FC, Bellator, and PFL. The victory elevated her professional MMA record to 28-2 with an eight-fight , affirming her as one of the division's most accomplished fighters. As of October 2025, Cyborg holds the PFL Women's title and prepares for her first defense against undefeated prospect (6-0), scheduled for December 13, 2025, at PFL in . The bout, announced on September 24, 2025, represents her ongoing pursuit of legacy amid a career spanning multiple promotions and combat disciplines. Her success in PFL has been characterized by strategic striking and control, contributing to claims of 17 career victories, though such tallies include defenses and vary by organizational definitions.

Retirement Announcement and Legacy Tour

In August 2024, Cris Cyborg designated her remaining professional MMA bouts as a "legacy tour," framing them as the concluding phase of her career to pursue additional titles and solidify her status as a multi-promotion before retirement. The tour's inaugural fight occurred on October 19, 2024, against PFL women's featherweight at the PFL Battle of the Giants event in , , where Cyborg earned a victory (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) over five rounds to capture the PFL featherweight title, marking her fifth major organizational championship. By July 2025, Cyborg, then 40 years old, publicly outlined her retirement timeline, stating intentions to fulfill the two remaining fights on her PFL contract before stepping away from MMA, with the explicit goal of concluding her career under the PFL banner. A pivotal legacy tour event was confirmed for December 13, 2025, at PFL Lyon in France, pitting Cyborg in a featherweight title defense against undefeated challenger Sara Collins (6-0), whom she described as a formidable test in pre-fight discussions. Cyborg has expressed post-retirement aspirations to train as a veterinarian while dividing residence between the and , reflecting a shift from combat sports to and personal pursuits after amassing a professional MMA record of 28-2.

Boxing Career

Professional Debut and Progression

Cris Cyborg made her debut on December 10, 2022, defeating Gabrielle Holloway by in the third round at the CHI Health Center in . Holloway, entering with a 0-2 record, was unable to withstand Cyborg's striking power, marking a successful transition from to the squared circle. After a hiatus, returned to the ring on January 20, 2024, securing a first-round over Kelsey Wickstrum (2-0 entering) at Pechanga Resort & Casino in . This victory demonstrated her continued prowess, ending the bout swiftly and extending her record to 2-0 with both wins by stoppage. In 2025, pursued an active schedule, competing twice on March 25 in , , at Round a Round Fitness Club, where she defeated Karen Fernandez (1-2 entering) and Valentina Angarita (0-3 entering) by . She followed this with a dominant performance on May 25 at in , knocking out Precious Harris-McCray (4-1 entering) in the first round. These outings elevated her record to 5-0, with four s (80% stoppage rate), showcasing consistent offensive dominance across bouts.

Notable Fights and Undefeated Streak

Cris Cyborg entered in 2022, leveraging her striking prowess from to build an undefeated record marked by dominant performances and multiple knockouts. Her early bouts showcased her power, with quick finishes against less experienced opponents, contributing to a streak that has extended without interruption as of October 2025. A pivotal early fight came on December 10, 2022, against Gabrielle Holloway on the undercard of vs. in , where Cyborg dropped Holloway with a left hook in the third round en route to a unanimous decision victory (40-35, 40-34, 39-36) over four rounds. This win highlighted her ability to control distance and land heavy shots, flooring an opponent with experience. Cyborg's first knockout in boxing arrived on January 19, 2024, at World Fighting Championships 163 in , against Kelsey Wickstrum. She ended the scheduled six-round bout in just 81 seconds with a crushing overhand right that rendered Wickstrum unconscious, marking a emphatic demonstration of her one-punch power. This stoppage, her initial finish in the squared circle, underscored the carryover of her MMA aggression into pure . In 2025, Cyborg extended her streak with back-to-back knockouts in . On March 3, she stopped Karen Fernandez via knockout in a four-round bout in , followed closely by a first-round knockout of Valentina Angarita (1:36) in . These rapid finishes against regional opponents affirmed her technical superiority and finishing ability. Her latest documented professional win came on May 17 against Precious Harris-McCray in a six-round affair, preserving her unblemished record.
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundsLocation
Dec 10, 2022Gabrielle HollowayWinUnanimous Decision4,
Jan 19, 2024Kelsey WickstrumWinKO (overhand right)1 (0:81),
Mar 3, 2025Karen FernandezWinKO?,
Mar 20, 2025Valentina AngaritaWinKO1 (1:36),
May 17, 2025Precious Harris-McCrayWin?6,
Cyborg's boxing endeavors have yielded a 100% win rate in sanctioned professional bouts per (5-0, with 80% KO ratio as of mid-2025), reflecting seamless adaptation from MMA without setbacks. This streak positions her as a rising force in , though critics note opponents have varied in caliber compared to her MMA title defenses.

Championships and Accomplishments

MMA World Titles Across Promotions

Cris Cyborg is the only mixed martial artist to have captured world titles in five distinct major promotions, earning her distinction as a quintuple champion in women's MMA. Her achievements span Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, , and the , primarily in the women's division at 145 pounds. Each title win demonstrated her striking power and control, with defenses underscoring her dominance before promotions folded, contracts expired, or she pursued new opportunities. The following table summarizes her world title victories:
PromotionTitle DivisionDate WonOpponentOutcome
StrikeforceWomen's FeatherweightAugust 15, 2009TKO (doctor stoppage), Rd. 1, 1:16
Invicta FCWomen's FeatherweightJanuary 5, 2013Marloes CoenenTKO (punches), Rd. 4, 1:11
UFCWomen's FeatherweightJuly 29, 2017TKO (knees), Rd. 3, 1:56
Bellator MMAWomen's FeatherweightJanuary 25, 2020 (50-42, 50-43 x2)
PFLSuper Fights Women's FeatherweightOctober 19, 2024 (49-46 x3)
In Strikeforce, Cyborg's inaugural title marked the first women's main event in a major U.S. promotion, followed by successful defenses against opponents like Hiroko Yamanaka on July 30, 2011, via TKO before the organization's acquisition by UFC ended her reign. Her Invicta FC tenure included multiple defenses, such as against Charmaine Tweet in 2014 and Daria Ibragimova in January 2016, solidifying her as the promotion's premier featherweight until weight issues and a UFC signing prompted her exit. The UFC featherweight belt, established specifically for her 2016 signing, saw defenses against Holly Holm on December 30, 2017, and Yana Kunitskaya on March 3, 2018, but disputes over pay and fight frequency led to her release after vacating the title. Bellator's featherweight crown came amid a string of finishes, with defenses against Leslie Smith (May 21, 2021) and Sinead Kavanagh (November 12, 2021), establishing her as the division's longest-reigning champion until PFL's acquisition of Bellator assets. Her PFL super fight title against Pacheco, a two-time tournament winner, capped her multi-promotion legacy, with a scheduled defense against Sara Collins set for December 13, 2025, in Lyon, France.

Records and Historical Milestones

Cristiane Justino, known as Cris Cyborg, maintains a professional MMA record of 28 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest as of October 2025, with 21 of her victories coming by or technical , representing the highest finish rate among elite women's fighters. Her sole no contest stemmed from a 2016 overturned loss due to a failed , while her losses include a 2005 debut submission defeat and a 2018 to . Cyborg achieved a historic 20-fight unbeaten streak from to 2018, encompassing 16 knockouts and multiple world title defenses across promotions, solidifying her as the most dominant figure in the women's 145-pound division during that era. This run included her becoming the first-ever women's world champion on August 15, 2009, when she defeated via second-round TKO to claim the Strikeforce title, a milestone that established the division's prominence in major MMA organizations. She is the only fighter in MMA history to secure world titles in five distinct promotions—Strikeforce (2009), Invicta FC (2012–2016, with five defenses), UFC (2017, with one defense), (2019–2021, with three defenses), and PFL (2024 championship win)—earning recognition as a quintuple and the most accomplished titleholder in women's MMA. Cyborg's 16–1 record in championship bouts further underscores her historical edge, with her sole title-fight loss occurring in the UFC against Nunes. Her sustained ranking at or near the top of women's divisions since 2009 across multiple outlets highlights a career unmatched by peers in the weight class.

Other Combat Sports Honors

Cris Cyborg has achieved notable success in competitions, earning gold medals at the (IBJJF) World Championships in both 2011 and 2012 as a purple belt competitor. In 2012, she secured first place in the adult female heavy division, representing . Her 2011 victory included standout performances such as takedowns en route to the title in the purple belt category. Additionally, Cyborg claimed a at the 2009 ADCC World Championship in the women's +60 kg submission grappling division, held in , . These accomplishments highlight her grappling proficiency outside of , complementing her competitive background before receiving her black belt in 2020 from Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles.

Controversies and Criticisms

Doping Violations and Testing History

In December 2011, following her knockout victory over Hiroko Yamanaka on December 16 in Strikeforce, Cris Cyborg tested positive for metabolites of , an prohibited by the (WADA). The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) received the results on December 23, 2011, leading to a one-year suspension, a $2,500 fine, and the fight outcome being overturned to a no contest. Cyborg maintained the positive result stemmed from a contaminated , but the CSAC did not accept this explanation, enforcing the penalty which barred her from competition until late 2012. Cyborg returned to fighting in July 2013 under Invicta FC, where she captured the featherweight title, and subsequently joined the UFC in 2016, entering the USADA testing pool. On December 22, 2016, USADA notified her of a potential anti-doping policy violation from an out-of-competition sample collected on December 5, 2016, which tested positive for , a banned at all times under UFC and WADA rules. She attributed the substance to medication for a pre-existing medical condition related to hormonal treatment, and on February 17, 2017, USADA granted a retroactive therapeutic use exemption (TUE), clearing her of any sanction after review confirmed non-intentional use and no performance enhancement intent. Under USADA oversight in the UFC through 2019, Cyborg underwent multiple tests, including random collections such as one in in September 2017 where she fully complied, with no further adverse findings reported publicly via USADA's records. Transitioning to in 2019 and later PFL, she has competed under those promotions' anti-doping programs without recorded violations, emphasizing her commitment to clean testing amid ongoing scrutiny from past incidents. Cristiane "Cris Cyborg" Justino measures 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) in height with a reach of 69 inches (175 cm), competing primarily at a weight of 145 pounds (66 kg) in the division. Her exceptionally muscular build, characterized by broad shoulders, low body fat, and significant lean muscle mass, has allowed her to dominate opponents across weight classes from 135 to 155 pounds while maintaining knockout power. This physique results from intensive , genetic predispositions for athleticism, and a professional career spanning over two decades in combat sports. Cyborg's imposing physical attributes have prompted gender-related speculations, primarily alleging she might be or possess traits, fueled by her masculine-appearing frame and superior strength relative to many competitors. These claims, largely circulated on and fan forums, stem from anecdotal comparisons to rather than evidence, and have been refuted by Cyborg, who identifies and competes as a biological born on July 9, 1985, in , . No regulatory body in MMA promotions like UFC, Strikeforce, or Bellator has required or conducted chromosomal verification for her, unlike cases in involving DSD conditions. Incidents highlighting these speculations include a social media post by a photographer referring to as a "dude" and "man," which prompted an apology and a UFC ban for the individual. Medical evaluations during her career, including panels, have revealed naturally elevated testosterone levels—elevated but within permissible ranges for women's divisions post-suspension for unrelated substances—without indicating XY chromosomes or developmental advantages. has publicly advocated for biological sex-based categories in combat sports, commenting on cases like Algerian boxer by emphasizing XY chromosomes as a identifier, implicitly affirming her own XX chromosomal status through consistent female eligibility. Such rumors persist due to in visually assessing sex dimorphism but lack substantiation from birth records, reproductive history, or , underscoring the empirical reality of extreme female athletic variance.

Professional Disputes and Altercations

Cris Cyborg was involved in a physical altercation with fellow UFC fighter Angela Magana on May 20, 2017, during the UFC Athlete Retreat in , . The incident stemmed from a verbal exchange where Magana reportedly insulted Cyborg, leading Cyborg to punch Magana in the back of the head, as captured on video footage. Cyborg was subsequently cited by police for battery, though charges were dropped on May 31, 2018, after she completed an course. Cyborg has maintained a protracted professional feud with UFC President , characterized by mutual accusations of mistreatment and unprofessional conduct. The tensions originated during the UFC's acquisition of Strikeforce in , where Cyborg alleged delays in signing her due to issues and favoritism toward , though White has countered that negotiations were complicated by her demands and failed drug test in 2016. In a July 27, 2019, backstage confrontation at following her win over , Cyborg accused White of lying about ' unwillingness for a rematch, releasing edited video footage that misrepresented the exchange; she later apologized for the tampering on August 2, 2019. Cyborg has repeatedly described White as a "bully," citing instances of public disparagement, while White has labeled dealing with her a "nightmare" and waived exclusive negotiation rights in August 2019 to facilitate her departure. More recently, Cyborg expressed dissatisfaction with promoter handling in other organizations, including accusations of "" from the PFL in May 2024 regarding scheduling her superfight with , echoing broader complaints about fighter mistreatment across promotions. These disputes have centered on contract terms, fight bookings, and perceived biases, with Cyborg advocating for reforms like those under the to enhance fighter transparency and leverage against promoters.

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Cristiane Justino, known professionally as Cris Cyborg, was born on July 9, 1985, in , Paraná, , to parents whose details remain largely private in public records. She adopted the nickname "Cyborg" from her first husband, reflecting their shared familial and professional ties in . Justino married Brazilian MMA fighter Evangelista "" Santos in 2005; the couple, both prominent in the sport, divorced in December 2011 without publicly disclosed reasons. Despite the separation, they maintained an amicable relationship, as evidenced by Justino's public expressions of support for Santos following his severe sustained in a bout on July 16, 2016, where she urged prayers for his recovery. Following her , Justino entered a relationship with American trainer and former MMA fighter Ray , who has coached her professionally. The pair announced their in 2017, and as of 2024, they remain together without reports of marriage or separation. Justino has no biological children but legally her teenage niece, Gabriela, in 2018 after gaining U.S. citizenship, bringing her from to live with Justino and Elbe in the United States; the adoption followed initial care by Justino's mother amid family circumstances in . This decision was described by Justino as a life-changing commitment to family stability.

Business Ventures and Public Persona

Cyborg has expanded her career into entrepreneurial pursuits, including investments in and fitness-related enterprises to diversify beyond combat sports earnings. She generates supplemental income through branded merchandise, instructional seminars, and paid appearances at events. Her official website facilitates sponsorship partnerships, emphasizing selective endorsements with companies offering products aligned with her athletic image. Notable sponsorships include deals with , which highlights her role as a pioneer in women's combat sports; for promotional tie-ins; and PIVX cryptocurrency ahead of her 2018 UFC title bout. In August 2025, Cyborg reported that her sponsorship revenue now surpasses her UFC championship purses, bolstered by a digital following exceeding 60,000 subscribers. She has also publicly advocated for as a against , drawing from her professional experiences in a 2025 interview. Cyborg cultivates a public image centered on dominance and resilience, encapsulated in her "Cyborg Nation" brand, which fosters a dedicated fanbase through like fight week series on . This persona extends to frequent media engagements, including post-fight interviews, promotional media days, and critiques of industry figures such as UFC executives. She positions herself for high-profile bookings, such as corporate events, autograph sessions, television commercials, and conventions, leveraging her status as MMA's only Grand Slam champion.

Professional Records

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Cristiane Justino, competing under the ring name Cris Cyborg, has a professional mixed martial arts record of 28 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest. Of her victories, 21 were by knockout or technical knockout, 1 by submission, and 6 by decision; her losses consist of 1 submission and 1 knockout, while the no contest stemmed from a failed post-fight drug test. Cyborg debuted professionally in 2005 and has fought across promotions including Storm Samurai, EliteXC, Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, Bellator MMA, and PFL, where she captured featherweight championships in UFC, Invicta FC, and Bellator. Her current win streak stands at 8 as of her most recent bout in October 2024. The following table lists her professional MMA bouts chronologically from debut to most recent:
ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss0–1Erica PaesSubmission (kneebar)Showfight 2May 17, 200510:42BrazilProfessional debut
Win1–1Vanessa PortoDecision (unanimous)Storm Samurai 9November 20, 200535:00Curitiba, Brazil
Win2–1Chris SchroederTKO (punches)Storm Samurai 10January 28, 200610:15Curitiba, Brazil
Win3–1Elaine Santiago de LimaTKO (corner stoppage)Storm Samurai 11May 21, 200612:28Curitiba, Brazil
Win4–1Marise VitoriaTKO (stomps)Storm Samurai 12November 25, 20061N/ACuritiba, Brazil
Win5–1Shayna BaszlerTKO (punches)EliteXC: Unfinished BusinessJuly 26, 200822:48Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win6–1Hitomi AkanoTKO (punches)Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. DiazApril 11, 200931:32San Jose, California, U.S.
Win7–1Yoko TakahashiDecision (unanimous)EliteXC: HeatOctober 4, 200833:00Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
Win8–1Gina CaranoTKO (punches)Strikeforce: Carano vs. CyborgAugust 15, 200914:59San Jose, California, U.S.Won Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship
Win9–1Marloes CoenenTKO (punches)Strikeforce: MiamiJanuary 30, 201042:30Sunrise, Florida, U.S.Defended Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship
Win10–1Jan FinneyKO (knee to body)Strikeforce/M-1: Fedor vs. WerdumJune 26, 201033:43San Jose, California, U.S.Defended Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship
NC10–1 (1)Hiroko YamanakaNC (overturned due to failed drug test)Strikeforce: Melendez vs. MasvidalDecember 17, 201121:14San Jose, California, U.S.Originally a TKO (punches) win
Win11–1 (1)Fiona MuxlowTKO (knees and punches)Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. WatersonApril 5, 201321:14Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Win12–1 (1)Marloes CoenenTKO (punches and elbows)Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg 2July 13, 201331:41Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Won inaugural Invicta FC Featherweight Championship
Win13–1 (1)Charmaine TweetTKO (punches)Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. TweetFebruary 27, 201531:11Los Angeles, California, U.S.Defended Invicta FC Featherweight Championship
Win14–1 (1)Faith Van DuinTKO (knee to body and punches)Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van DuinJuly 9, 201521:27Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Defended Invicta FC Featherweight Championship
Win15–1 (1)Daria IbragimovaKO (punches)Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. IbragimovaJanuary 16, 201621:10Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.Defended Invicta FC Featherweight Championship; Vacated title afterward
Win16–1 (1)Leslie SmithTKO (doctor stoppage due to cut)UFC 198: Werdum vs. MiocicMay 14, 201621:56Curitiba, BrazilUFC debut
Win17–1 (1)Lina LansbergTKO (punches)UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. LansbergSeptember 24, 201623:16Brasilia, Brazil
Win18–1 (1)Tonya EvingerTKO (knees)UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2July 29, 201731:56Anaheim, California, U.S.Won interim UFC Women's Featherweight Championship
Win19–1 (1)Holly HolmDecision (unanimous)UFC 219: Cyborg vs. HolmDecember 30, 201755:00Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Promoted to undisputed UFC Women's Featherweight Champion; Vacated title in 2018
Win20–1 (1)Yana KunitskayaTKO (punches)UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaMarch 3, 201822:51Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss20–2 (1)Amanda NunesKO (punch)UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2December 29, 201810:51Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost UFC Women's Featherweight Championship
Win21–2 (1)Felicia SpencerDecision (unanimous)UFC 240: Holloway vs. EdgarJuly 27, 201935:00Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win22–2 (1)Julia BuddTKO (punches)Bellator 238: Budd vs. CyborgJanuary 25, 202011:14Inglewood, California, U.S.Won Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Win23–2 (1)Arlene BlencoweSubmission (rear-naked choke)Bellator 249: Cyborg vs. BlencoweOctober 15, 202043:29Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Defended Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Win24–2 (1)Leslie SmithTKO (punches)Bellator 259: Cyborg vs. Smith 2May 21, 202142:31Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Defended Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Win25–2 (1)Sinead KavanaghKO (punches)Bellator 271: Cyborg vs. KavanaghNovember 12, 202141:30Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Defended Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship
Win26–2 (1)Arlene BlencoweDecision (unanimous)Bellator 279: Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2April 23, 202255:00Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Defended Bellator Women's Featherweight World Championship; Last title defense before vacating
Win27–2 (1)Cat ZinganoTKO (punches)Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs. PrimusOctober 7, 202330:34San Diego, California, U.S.
Win28–2 (1)Larissa PachecoDecision (unanimous)PFL Super Fights: Battle of the GiantsOctober 19, 202435:00Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSuper fight; non-title

Boxing Record

Cris Cyborg transitioned to in late , compiling an undefeated record of 5–0, with 4 knockouts (80% knockout rate) across 12 rounds fought, primarily in the light division. Her boxing career has featured quick finishes against opponents with limited professional experience, showcasing her power derived from background. As of October 2025, she holds a world ranking of #6 in the light division among 79 active fighters. The following table details her professional boxing bouts:
DateOpponentResultMethodRoundLocation
May 25, 2025Precious Harris-McCrayWinTKO1, San Jose
March 25, 2025Valentina AngaritaWinKON/ARound a Round Fitness Club,
March 25, 2025Karen FernandezWinKON/ARound a Round Fitness Club,
January 24, 2024Kelsey WickstrumWinKON/APechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula
December 10, 2022Gabrielle HollowayWinUD4
Cyborg's debut bout against Holloway involved a knockdown in the third round but ended via , marking her sole non-stoppage victory to date. Subsequent fights demonstrated increasing dominance, with all 2025 victories coming inside the distance.

Muay Thai and Kickboxing Records

Cris Cyborg competed professionally in under the Lion Fight promotion, achieving a record of 1 win and 1 loss. Her debut occurred at Lion Fight 11 on September 20, 2013, in , , where she secured a third-round technical knockout victory over Jennifer Colomb via punches at 0:54. Colomb entered the bout undefeated at 10-0. In her second Muay Thai fight, Cyborg challenged for the inaugural Lion Fight Women's Championship at Lion Fight 14 on March 28, 2014, also in , . Baars, who was undefeated at 40-0-3 entering the contest, won by unanimous decision after five three-minute rounds.
ResultOpponentMethodRound/TimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinJennifer ColombTKO (punches)3 / 0:54Lion Fight 11September 20, 2013, , Colomb was 10-0 entering.
LossDecision (unanimous)5 / 3:00Lion Fight 14March 28, 2014, , For inaugural Lion Fight Women's title; Baars was 40-0-3 entering.
Cyborg's professional record is reported as 2 wins (both by ) and 1 loss across three bouts, primarily from her early career development, though specific opponents, dates, and events remain sparsely documented in major combat sports databases.

Record

Cristiane Justino, known as Cris Cyborg, holds a black belt in , awarded by Rubens Charles "Cobrinha" on October 26, 2020, following eight years at brown belt. She earned promotion to brown belt under after securing consecutive victories at the IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in and , competing as a purple belt in the adult gi division. In submission grappling, Cyborg medaled at the 2009 ADCC World Championship in , earning bronze in the women's +60 kg division after defeating opponents including Ida Hansson by points in overtime, though she lost to Penny Thomas. Her performance placed third behind gold medalist Hannette Staack and silver medalist Rosângela Conceição.
EventYearDivisionResult
IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship2011Adult Purple BeltGold
IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship2012Adult Purple BeltGold
ADCC World Championship2009Women's +60 kgBronze
Cyborg's competitive career has been limited compared to her MMA pursuits, with no major tournament appearances documented at or black belt levels post-2012, as she prioritized professional fighting.

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