Will fans eventually get a Superfight between Cris Cyborg and Judo Kayla Harrison?
Cris Cyborg is considered by many to be the Greatest Female Fighter in the history of Mixed Martial Arts. The only Grand Slam Champion in the sport of MMA after capturing Championship belts with Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, and Bellator MMA, Cyborg’s 14 year unbeaten streak is a feat that may never be matched again.
A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and 2x IBJJF World Champion, with FreeStyle Wrestling wins over Olympic Silver Medalist Aline Ferreira, Cyborg has proved herself as a well rounded fighter. Currently in the midst of a 5 year unbeaten streak Cyborg has continued to prove herself as a Combat Sport legend by venturing into the sport of Professional Boxing with two consecutive victories.
Kayla Harrison is an American Judo Star who despite two losses to Ronda Rousey in Judo went on to accomplish two gold medals in the Olympics competing at 171 pounds. Following her Judo career Kayla transitioned into MMA going 14-0 against mostly regional talent brought into the PFL to build a lightweight 155lbs division.
While Kayla racked up an incredible 14 fight streak in only 3 years of competition her last fight showed she Is still primarily a grappler with developing strikes. Despite beating Larissa Pacheco by decision twice in 2019 the Brazilian UFC veteran was able to showcase improved takedown defense during the trilogy fight 3 years later and won a convincing victory over Kayla Harrison to capture the 2022 PFL Lightweight Tournament Championship and the Million Dollar tournament prize.
Despite the fact that Kayla lost her last fight, and has been out of the cage since November of 2022 there still seems to be a lot of interest in a showcase between Cyborg and the American Judo Star.
Kayla who has used Cyborg to build her brand by antagonizing the MMA Grand Slam Champion via social media and various interviews might finally be getting her wish, a chance to fight a motivated and focused Cris Cyborg inside the cageBuy the F'ing Legend shirt in the Official Cris Cyborg online store!
Visit the storeNo matter if it is BJJ, Submission Grappling, Wrestling, Muay Thai, MMA, or Professional Boxing Cris Cyborg has proven she is one of the best female fighters to have ever stepped on the mat, ring, tatame, or cage!