“That is so rigged” – Former UFC champ Cris Cyborg scoring INS*NE boxing KO in first round has fans in disbelief

Cris Cyborg's impressive first-round knockout in her latest boxing match cements her status as a multifaceted combat sports champion beyond MMA.

“That is so rigged” – Former UFC champ Cris Cyborg scoring INS*NE boxing KO in first round has fans in disbelief

Cris Cyborg KO opponent in 1st round (Image via: X)

Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has only once in the UFC. The only loss was to Amanda Nunes. Cyborg is one of the pioneers of women’s MMA and has won titles and defended it in every promotion she fought. She reigned as the women’s featherweight champion in Strikeforce, Invicta, UFC, and Bellator. With the Bellator-PFL merger, Cyborg has the opportunity to a title in a fifth organization.

Cyborg has an undefeated professional boxing record. She recently defeated Kelsey Wickstrum with a first-round finish. Cyborg knocked Wickstrum out with an overhand right, leading to many speculations from fight fans. The Brazilian did not even land flush, but her opponent fell flat and could not get her witts around it. Cyborg, known for her brute power, showcased it again with the mindboggling knockout victory.

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The fight was Cyborg’s third bout inside the ring. She made her debut in 2022, which she won by a unanimous decision. Her second bout was in the co-main event of Terence Crawford vs. David Avanesyan in Nebraska. In addition to boxing and MMA, Cyborg has also competed in BJJ and Muay Thai tournaments.

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With the PFL-Bellator merger, fans expected a super fight between Kayla Harrison and Cris Cyborg. However, Cyborg recently revealed that Harrison declined the fight. Nonetheless, fans expect that PFL will make the fight as they aim to topple the UFC as the premier MMA promotion in the world.

Fight fans react to Cris Cyborg’s brutal KO in boxing match

Cris Cyborg is one of the biggest names in female MMA. Even at 38, Cyborg is a destructive force in combat sports. Her recent demolition did not go unnoticed on social media. It went viral on various social media platforms.

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Cris Cyborg (Image via: Instagram)

Nonetheless, the knockout garnered polarizing responses from fight fans on social media. On one hand, some of the fans found the knockout to be brutal. However, others accused Kelsey Wickstrum of taking a fall. See how fans reacted to the knockout video below.

After the knockout, Cyborg has set her sights on her MMA career. PFL announced the PFL vs. Bellator card for February, and Cyborg wants to face Kayla Harrison on the PPV.

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