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Monday, May 22, 2017

Amanda Nunes Isn’t Interested in Fighting Cris “Cyborg” Yet, But That Could Change

Nunes (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

Amanda Nunes has talked about moving to featherweight and while she’s not interested in fighting Cris “Cyborg” Justino now, that could change.

Nunes is preparing to fight Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213, which will take place on July 8th. At a recent media luncheon to promote the upcoming card, the bantamweight champ had this to say about facing “Cyborg” (quote via MMA Fighting):

“I want to see Cyborg with this belt,” Nunes said, before referring to current 145 champ, Germaine de Randamie. “I’m not interested in fighting her. I’m not interested in fighting her. I’m interested in fighting the girl who has the belt now. After my next fight, we’ll see what happened.

“I’d have to do a lot of things to fight Cyborg. Cyborg is way heavier, way bigger than me. I’d have to change all my training style to fight Cyborg. This is another thing I’d have to go over with my coaches.”

Justino, meanwhile, does not have her next bout booked yet. The former Invicta FC 145 champ has been campaigning to fight this summer, and recently Dana White said they hope to book “Cyborg” a fight soon.

 

posted by FCF Staff @ 9:00 am
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