Cris Cyborg Dropping to 135 Pounds to Retire Ronda Rousey

[LambeauLegs]

I cant say I follow MMA much but saw tis online today and have seen Rousey fight a few times. This could be interesting. It appears Rousey is going to get her ass kicked.

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Cris Cyborg Dropping to 135 Pounds to Retire Ronda Rousey, “Like I Did Gina Carano”

There has long been tension between UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Invicta FC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg, as their willingness to fight each other.



Rousey vs. Cyborg was the first big fight that the UFC wanted to try and put together when it instituted the women's 135-pound division early last year. Cyborg, however, was reluctant to drop to 135 pounds due to health concerns.

Since that time there has been much conjecture about the weight concerns and due to the fact that Cyborg has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs in the past.

Rousey has gone on to become a superstar as the face of women's MMA, particularly in the UFC. That obviously doesn't sit well with Cyborg, who arrived on the scene well before Rousey.

Cyborg apparently has finally had enough and released a statement to AXS TV's Inside MMA on Friday, revealing her plans to, with the assistance of a doctor, move down to 135 pounds for three fights. She intends, per her words, to capture the Invicta FC bantamweight championship and then challenge Rousey with the intent of defeating her twice before leaving the division

Below is Cyborg's full statement:

“In reference to Ronda’s statement that I am looking for a payday so that I can retire, you’re right, I am looking for a payday to retire you like I did Gina Carano. But to show it’s not only about money, I challenge you to a fight – winner takes all. Or better yet let’s fight for FREE. ANYTIME! ANYWHERE! Ask your daddy Dana to make it happen.

My English is not that great, so sorry if I was misunderstood. I didn’t literally mean I would die if I made 135. What I meant was that my doctor recommended that I did not fight the rest of my career at 135, which is what the UFC wanted.

You have fought 154 in the Olympics and 145 in MMA. You can meet me at 140 easier than for me to go down to 135. The only reason you want the fight at 135 is because you feel that is your only chance because you hope the weight cut will affect me. You guys say I’m irrelevant, yet watch my highlights. The true MMA fans not only know me, but know I’m the best. Sad that you give the true MMA fans no recognition by saying that they don’t matter.

I’m currently training to fight at 145 on March 28 and in early May. My team has hired a medical doctor to help me make 135. I plan to challenge and win the Invicta 135 championship in the summer and challenge you, champion to champion, for your 135 belt in December.

Now I know critics will say ‘I thought you said you would die if you made 135.' All I’m promising is that I will give 100 percent to try to get to 135 to make this plan happen. If I do, I will still listen to my doctor’s advice and fight no more than three times at 135: first to win the Invicta belt, the second time to kick your ass and the third time to kick your ass again so that the world can see it wasn’t luck. You can even have me tested every week up to the fight. That way you will not have an excuse after I kick your ass.”

 

[sandhill_husker]

Not gonna happen. She's on the juice. If she stops taking roids, doesn't stand a chance.

 

[UK Cowboy]

Hypothetically, I thing Cyborg knocks out Rousey in the first round. Rousey has great Judo and an Armbar, that's it. Her stand up is a joke and she gets rocked every time she gets hit. She is basically a female Brock Lesner. I say hypothetically, since this is a fight that is never going to happen. The second Cyborg aligned herself with Tito, she went to the top of Dana White's shit list. Dana would rather get a lapdance from a porcupine than give Cyborg the chance to knock out his golden girl

 

[anotheridiot]

I always question why they dont split the difference when dropping a level. If a 135 wants to fight a 145, why not fight at 140?

Anyway, we will see how many movies Rhonda agrees to do and how patient Dana is gonna be with his female Rock becoming a leading actress.
http://www.mmaweekly.com/dana-white-is-open-to-cris-cyborg-fighting-ronda-rousey-in-the-ufc-video

 

[sandhill_husker]

Hypothetically, I thing Cyborg knocks out Rousey in the first round. Rousey has great Judo and an Armbar, that's it. Her stand up is a joke and she gets rocked every time she gets hit. She is basically a female Brock Lesner. I say hypothetically, since this is a fight that is never going to happen. The second Cyborg aligned herself with Tito, she went to the top of Dana White's shit list. Dana would rather get a lapdance from a porcupine than give Cyborg the chance to knock out his golden girl

Maybe Cyborg would knock out Ronda, maybe not. When's the last time Cyborg wasn't shot full of roids? Good news is, we'll find out if Cyborg gets clean.

I always question why they dont split the difference when dropping a level. If a 135 wants to fight a 145, why not fight at 140?

Anyway, we will see how many movies Rhonda agrees to do and how patient Dana is gonna be with his female Rock becoming a leading actress.
Dana White is Open to Cris Cyborg Fighting Ronda Rousey in the UFC (Video) | MMAWeekly.com

There's no reason for Rousey/UFC to risk Ronda's undefeated status at catch-weight. High risk, no reward.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

Maybe Cyborg would knock out Ronda, maybe not. When's the last time Cyborg wasn't shot full of roids? Good news is, we'll find out if Cyborg gets clean.



There's no reason for Rousey/UFC to risk Ronda's undefeated status at catch-weight. High risk, no reward.

if that is their reasoning says a lot about the character of the Champ. Not like there is a lot of good match ups in the womens division. if they aren't looking for good match ups why take their division seriously?

 

[sandhill_husker]

if that is their reasoning says a lot about the character of the Champ. Not like there is a lot of good match ups in the womens division. if they aren't looking for good match ups why take their division seriously?

I don't see anything wrong with a champion being champion and defending against all comers. Cyborg isn't even in the UFC. I don't expect a male UFC champ to go fight outside the UFC.

To be fair, I'm a big Rousey fan so maybe I'm a little biased, too.

I do want to see that fight though.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

I don't see anything wrong with a champion being champion and defending against all comers. Cyborg isn't even in the UFC. I don't expect a male UFC champ to go fight outside the UFC.

To be fair, I'm a big Rousey fan so maybe I'm a little biased, too.

I do want to see that fight though.

oh. Well I was thinking if Dana brought her into the UFC. I agree about a Champ not fighting outside of the UFC.

 

[UK Cowboy]

I always question why they dont split the difference when dropping a level. If a 135 wants to fight a 145, why not fight at 140?

Anyway, we will see how many movies Rhonda agrees to do and how patient Dana is gonna be with his female Rock becoming a leading actress.
Dana White is Open to Cris Cyborg Fighting Ronda Rousey in the UFC (Video) | MMAWeekly.com

Because every extra pound is an advantage for the naturally larger fighter. If the larger fighter comes all the way to 135, she has to cut weight longer and might not hydrate back to her natural weight. If they meet in the middle at 140, the fighter that is a natural 135 lb'er will likely come in at 150 or so the night of the fight. If the 145er only drops to 140, she will likely weigh 160-165 by the time the bell rings