Fight Night 95: Cyborg Destroys, Renan Barao Gets Back to Win Column
Fight Night 95: Cyborg Destroys, Renan Barao Gets Back to Win Column
Cris "Cyborg" Justino came into UFC Fight Night 95 as the most feared female fighter on the planet. And she'll continue to hold that title after Saturday ni
Cris "Cyborg" Justino came into UFC Fight Night 95 as the most feared female fighter on the planet. And she'll continue to hold that title after Saturday night.
The former Invicta and Strikeforce women's featherweight champion notched her second victory inside the Octagon by scoring a second-round victory over Lina Lansberg in the main event in Brasilia, Brazil. There weren't many who gave the Swede much of a chance against the Brazilian wrecking machine, and the fight played out as such.
Justino pummeled Lansberg from start to finish with a brutal display of her signature striking mixed with powerful slams to the canvas that left her opponent bloodied and bashed. The end result was a TKO finish midway through the second frame and the unstoppable force continues to roll on.
That said, the biggest question surrounding Justion is her future on the sport's biggest stage.
The UFC doesn't currently host a featherweight division, which is Justino's preferred weight class. The fight against Lansberg came at a catchweight of 140 pounds, but the highly publicized details of her weight cut sparked outrage throughout the MMA community. While a once touted super fight against Ronda Rousey could have been the motivation for Justino to punish her body further, "Rowdy's" fall from grace has made the trip to 135-pounds aimless.
There have been plenty of highly ranked bantamweights including two former champions in Miesha Tate and Holly Holm who have expressed interest in stepping in with Justino, and it will be interesting to see which direction the Brazilian decides to travel. In her post-fight interview Justino said she wasn't concerned with getting belts, she has plenty at home, and would rather put her focus on super fights.
Therefore it's up to the UFC to give fight fans what they want, but there's not telling if that will happen.
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 95
Main card - FOX Sports 1
Cris Cyborg def. Lina Lansberg via TKO (strikes) Rd 2
Renan Barao def. Phillipe Nover by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Roy Nelson def. Antonio Silva by knockout (punches). Round 2, 4:10
Francisco Trinaldo def. Paul Felder by TKO (doctor stoppage). Round 3, 2:25
Eric Spicely def. Thiago Santos by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 1, 2:58
Godofredo Pepey def. Mike De La Torre by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 1, 3:03
Preliminary Card - FOX Sports 1
Michel Prazeres def. Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Rani Yahya def. Michinori Tanaka via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jussier Formiga def. Dustin Ortiz by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
Erick Silva def. Luan Chagas by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 3, 3:57
Preliminary Card - UFC Fight Pass
Alan Patrick def. Stevie Ray by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Vicente Luque def. Hector Urbina by KO (right hook). Round 1, 1:00
Gregor Gillespie def. Glaico Franca by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
The former Invicta and Strikeforce women's featherweight champion notched her second victory inside the Octagon by scoring a second-round victory over Lina Lansberg in the main event in Brasilia, Brazil. There weren't many who gave the Swede much of a chance against the Brazilian wrecking machine, and the fight played out as such.
Justino pummeled Lansberg from start to finish with a brutal display of her signature striking mixed with powerful slams to the canvas that left her opponent bloodied and bashed. The end result was a TKO finish midway through the second frame and the unstoppable force continues to roll on.
That said, the biggest question surrounding Justion is her future on the sport's biggest stage.
The UFC doesn't currently host a featherweight division, which is Justino's preferred weight class. The fight against Lansberg came at a catchweight of 140 pounds, but the highly publicized details of her weight cut sparked outrage throughout the MMA community. While a once touted super fight against Ronda Rousey could have been the motivation for Justino to punish her body further, "Rowdy's" fall from grace has made the trip to 135-pounds aimless.
There have been plenty of highly ranked bantamweights including two former champions in Miesha Tate and Holly Holm who have expressed interest in stepping in with Justino, and it will be interesting to see which direction the Brazilian decides to travel. In her post-fight interview Justino said she wasn't concerned with getting belts, she has plenty at home, and would rather put her focus on super fights.
Therefore it's up to the UFC to give fight fans what they want, but there's not telling if that will happen.
Here are the results from UFC Fight Night 95
Main card - FOX Sports 1
Cris Cyborg def. Lina Lansberg via TKO (strikes) Rd 2
Renan Barao def. Phillipe Nover by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Roy Nelson def. Antonio Silva by knockout (punches). Round 2, 4:10
Francisco Trinaldo def. Paul Felder by TKO (doctor stoppage). Round 3, 2:25
Eric Spicely def. Thiago Santos by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 1, 2:58
Godofredo Pepey def. Mike De La Torre by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 1, 3:03
Preliminary Card - FOX Sports 1
Michel Prazeres def. Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Rani Yahya def. Michinori Tanaka via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jussier Formiga def. Dustin Ortiz by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 29-28)
Erick Silva def. Luan Chagas by submission (rear-naked choke). Round 3, 3:57
Preliminary Card - UFC Fight Pass
Alan Patrick def. Stevie Ray by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Vicente Luque def. Hector Urbina by KO (right hook). Round 1, 1:00
Gregor Gillespie def. Glaico Franca by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)