The reason? De Randamie refuses to defend her crown against the division’s top contender in Cris “Cyborg” Justino.
UFC flyweight king Demetrious Johnson (pictured), arguably the MMA’s top pound-for-pound fighter and game’s GOAT, must be ROFLMA after hearing the ironic news.
“UFC has informed Germaine de Randamie and her management team that she is being removed as the women’s featherweight champion due to her unwillingness to fight the No. 1 ranked contender, Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino,” the UFC expressed in their official statement. “Subsequently, top contender Justino will face newly signed Invicta FC featherweight champion Megan Anderson for the UFC women’s featherweight title in the co-main event of UFC 214; Cormier vs.