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5 Defining Moments: Cris Cyborg

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When Cris Cyborg captured the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s featherweight title, it almost felt like a superfight with Amanda Nunes was imminent. And after some negotiations, it’s finally happening on Dec. 29 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let’s look back at some of the moments that have shaped the career of one of mixed martial arts’ most menacing figures.

1. Strikeforce Superfight

Cyborg came to Strikeforce at a time when she and Gina Carano were among the biggest names in women’s MMA.