There's a new weight class for Cris Cyborg's fight next month. And a new opponent, too.
Cyborg will defend her featherweight title against Daria Ibragimova in the main event of Invicta FC 15 on Jan. 16 in Costa Mesa, Calif., sources told MMA Fighting. Cindy Dandois was initially the opponent and the bout was going to be a 140-pound catchweight. Invicta officials confirmed the change Monday morning.
Things have been shaken up since Invicta president Shannon Knapp announced the card two weeks ago on The MMA Hour. The aftermath of Holly Holm's win over Ronda Rousey changed Cyborg's plans of moving down to bantamweight in the near future.