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<p>Cris Cyborg is a Brazilian-American mixed martial <a href="/biography/cris-cyborg">artist</a> best known for being a former UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion. She has earned a reputation as one of the most dominant female fighters in mixed martial arts (MMA) history.</p>

<h2>Background and Early Life</h2>

<p>Born <a href="/biography/cris-cyborg">Cristiane Justino Venâncio</a> on July 9, 1985, in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, Cyborg began her athletic journey as a handball player. Her transition to MMA started when she was discovered by Rudimar Fedrigo, founder and head coach at Brazil’s renowned Chute Boxe Academy. Recognizing her athletic potential and physical prowess, Fedrigo offered her a free Muay Thai class, setting her on a path that would lead to international acclaim in the fight world.</p>

<h2>Mixed Martial Arts Career and Milestones</h2>

<p>Before joining the UFC, Cyborg built a formidable reputation in organizations like Strikeforce and Invicta Fighting Championships, where she held championship titles. In March 2015, she signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), bringing her elite fighting skills to the sport’s largest stage. She won her first two UFC bouts, improving her professional record to 16-1.</p>

<p>On July 29, 2017, Cyborg captured the vacant UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship by defeating <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonya_Evinger">Tonya Evinger</a> at UFC 214. She went on to defend her title successfully against <a href="/biography/holly-holm">Holly Holm</a> in December 2017 and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yana_Santos">Yana Kunitskaya</a> in March 2018, extending her record to 20-1-0. Later that year, she faced UFC <a href="/biography/amanda-nunes">women’s bantamweight champion</a> <a href="/biography/amanda-nunes">Amanda Nunes</a> at UFC 232 in what was billed as a historic super-fight. <a href="/biography/amanda-nunes">Nunes</a> defeated Cyborg via first-round knockout, handing her only the second loss of her professional career.</p>

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<h2>Continued Success and Transition</h2>

<p>Despite the loss to <a href="/biography/amanda-nunes">Nunes</a>, Cyborg returned to competition in strong form. In July 2019, she fought <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Spencer">Felicia Spencer</a> at UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Though Spencer showcased resilience and durability, Cyborg emerged victorious via unanimous decision in the co-main event. The win marked the final fight of her UFC contract.</p>

<p>Following her UFC tenure, Cyborg signed with Bellator MMA, where she continued her career and captured the Bellator Women’s Featherweight Championship, further solidifying her legacy in the sport.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>

<p>Cyborg was previously married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evangelista_Santos">Evangelista "Cyborg" Santos</a>, also a professional mixed martial artist. The two met during her early training days at the Chute Boxe Academy. While the exact date of their marriage remains unclear, they divorced in 2011.</p>

<p>She is currently in a long-term relationship with Ray Elbe, a former MMA fighter and coach. Elbe is noted for his contributions to the development of mixed martial arts and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Southeast Asia. He founded Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, a highly regarded training facility that has produced numerous successful fighters.</p>

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