(Cyborg at 135 will be a scary woman, especially to other 135-pound women)
In an interview she did this week with TATAME, Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane Santos revealed a bit of insight into the plans the promotion has for its women's division.
According to "Cyborg," the Zuffa-owned organization has asked her to drop down to 135 following her December 17 title defense against Hiroko Yamanaka as they are looking to do away with the 145-pound class since they can't find anyone to face her. On the bright side, Santos says she's lucky that Strikeforce is accommodating the women on its roster considering UFC president Dana White's thoughts on female MMA.
"I signed the contract for these four fights after UFC purchased Strikeforce, so I guess they?ll keep us, they?ll keep the female divisions and female MMA keeps growing and growing, and I guess they?re keeping the girls and it depends on what we do to call UFC?s attention," Santos explains. "[As of right now there] are still two weight divisions: 135lbs and 145lbs."
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Cris ?Cyborg? Says Strikeforce Wants Her to Drop to 135 Because They Can?t Find Anyone to Fight Her
(Cyborg at 135 will be a scary woman, especially to other 135-pound women)
In an interview she did this week with TATAME, Strikeforce featherweight champ Cristiane Santos revealed a bit of insight into the plans the promotion has for its women's division.
According to "Cyborg," the Zuffa-owned organization has asked her to drop down to 135 following her December 17 title defense against Hiroko Yamanaka as they are looking to do away with the 145-pound class since they can't find anyone to face her. On the bright side, Santos says she's lucky that Strikeforce is accommodating the women on its roster considering UFC president Dana White's thoughts on female MMA.
"I signed the contract for these four fights after UFC purchased Strikeforce, so I guess they?ll keep us, they?ll keep the female divisions and female MMA keeps growing and growing, and I guess they?re keeping the girls and it depends on what we do to call UFC?s attention," Santos explains. "[As of right now there] are still two weight divisions: 135lbs and 145lbs."
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