Cris Cyborg Sent the following statement to the MMAprime.tv reporter Aaron Tru this afternoon. The former 145lbs StrikeForce Champion answers questions about Facing Ronda Rousey, her weight and insist that Rousey is merely trying to “delude” the fans by acting as if she could defeat her.
“I get many questions about Rhonda Rousey, and I would like to set the record straight for the last time, as I do not consider her much personally, much less as a fighter.
She claims she is the “Champion” and openly challenges me to fight at 135lbs. (She competed in the Beijing Olympics at 70kg/154lbs, and fought at 145lbs in MMA till she learned she would have to fight me, and then dropped to 135lbs.) Which I find laughable. I have never fought below 145lbs, and I am considered the pound for pond top women fighter in the WORLD! I have yet to lose a fight while holding the Strike Force 145lbs title. My last fight was considered a no contest, but that has NOT changed the fact that I AM the women’s 145lbs CHAMPION.
There really is NOT a safe way for me to cut to 135lbs, not without hurting myself physically. (I am less than 8% body fat at 145lbs.) And my cardiologist and physician have advised me that to make such a drastic reduction in weight could have permanent effects in my long term health. And I will not endanger my health to satisfy the rantings of a spoiled little girl who has yet to prove that she can truly compete at the my level, at a weight she has not only fought at before but has been awarded an Olympic medal!
So to put this issue to rest, if Rhonda is the future of WMMA, and is the “Champion” that she envisions….you know where I am, and I am more than willing to give you an opportunity to test me. I WILL fight you at 145lbs, (you know…the weight that you started at), and then you can have 2 belts, and prove to everyone that you are indeed a “Champion”.
If not, stay at 135lbs and continue to delude yourself and your fans that you can beat me. Your really not worth my time otherwise. I will do all of my talking in the ring, until then your really not worth my breath.”
Cris Cyborg
Translated by Juan Julio-Cardoso
Soooooooooo… I guess she won’t do the drug testing Ronda’s camp insisted on. Sounds normal.
Did Cyborg say that, or did he/she whinny then snoet and rake it’s hoof on the ground? Seriously, I cannot believe anyone thought it was drug free. i strongly suspect it’s hormone level was higher than any male athlete in existance. If I were in charge I would strip it of all wins and force it to fight in the male division!
Chris is funny she talks about not doing things to endanger her health but she takes Steroids. The truth is you saw how good Ronda is and you decided that you want to stay at 145. Not sure what the future will bring but I know if you do fight Ronda you will lose because you have no fight style. The way you fight Chris was fueled by PED’s. Now that you do not have that crutch how are going to fight.?
4 things…
1.) _33 is retarded! RR talks all this …. About CC but will never agree to fight her. So your drug test claim isn’t real.
2.) CC takes drug tests every fight, if her use was prior also, there would be evidence prior to. Don’t just talk out of your ass Nob. Plus, she would kick your ass, so watch what you say.
3.)RR good?? Laughable! She couldn’t punch through dry wall if it was to save her life. If you think she’s good, you must suck. She can arm bar and throw people. Watch the JJ worlds from the past 2 years and see if CC can’t do the same. As far as JJ, CC is part of ATOS JJ, now tell me she can’t defend an armbar??
4.) Don’t talk, just watch from your tv or computer, where is the closest any of you have ever came to fighting.