Cris “Cyborg” Signs New UFC Deal
By FCF Staff
In the same week that the UFC announced that Cris “Cyborg” Justino will fight Holly Holm on December 30th, the featherweight champ has signed a contract extension with the promotion.
The expectation had been that Justino would complete her current contract, and test free agency. But, according to a post on her official site, “Cyborg” has signed a contract that will keep her in the UFC for “at least the next 15 months, possibly longer.” The post also says that as a result of the new contract, it’s “rumored” Justino is now the highest paid, female fighter in the UFC.
The Brazilian star was also quoted saying:
“I am excited to be committed to the UFC. Dana White has proven himself as the best promoter in the sport and with the recent addition of Mick Maynard as Women’s matchmaker I felt it was time to come to an agreement where we can both work together and be committed in both building the UFC and the Cris Cyborg brands. I want to thank my manager George Prajin of PrimeTime 360 and the UFC’s Hunter Campbell on the excellent job they did working together to get this deal done. I am excited to start this new chapter in my career as a real partner with the UFC and the fights we will promote together.”
“Cyborg” won the vacant featherweight title this past July, by stopping Tonya Evinger. Her bout with Holm will be part of UFC 219, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada.