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MMA Biography

Cristiane Justino (Cyborg)

“Cyborg”

Brazilian flag Brazilian · Curitiba, Brazil · Born 9 July 1985

Featherweight

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Brazilian mixed martial artist widely considered one of the greatest female MMA fighters of all time, holding titles across multiple promotions.

The most feared striker in women's MMA history — the only fighter to hold world titles in UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce and Invicta simultaneously, with 27 professional victories and the most sustained dominance of any weight class in the sport's history. Mixed martial arts requires mastery across striking, wrestling and ground fighting, combined with the ability to implement strategy under pressure. Career highlights included UFC Women's Featherweight Champion, Bellator Women's Featherweight Champion, Strikeforce Champion. What distinguished Cristiane was consistency of performance at the highest level — competing with and against the very best while maintaining standards across an extended career in mma. Across a career of sustained excellence, Cristiane established a legacy that endures in the record books and the broader history of mma. Cristiane Justino (Cyborg)'s achievements in mma were built on a foundation of technical discipline and physical preparation that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top of the sport across multiple competitive seasons.

Famous For

Becoming one of the most dominant female MMA champions in history, holding titles in Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and UFC while maintaining an elite level of competition for over a decade.

Playing Style

How They Played

Cyborg is known for her aggressive, pressure-heavy fighting style with devastating striking power. She combines excellent boxing technique with brutal kicks and knees, often overwhelming opponents with her relentless pace and physical strength. Her ability to finish fights with strikes made her one of the most feared competitors in women's MMA.

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Justino helped establish and legitimize the women's featherweight division across multiple major MMA organizations. Her dominance and exciting fighting style played a crucial role in advancing women's MMA and inspiring a new generation of female fighters.

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • UFC Women's Featherweight Champion
  • Bellator Women's Featherweight Champion
  • Strikeforce Champion
  • Invicta FC Champion
Career Journey

Timeline

2005 📌 Professional MMA debut
2009 🏆 Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship
2009 🏆 Won Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship
2011 🏆 Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship (defended)
2013 🎯 Joined Invicta FC
2016 🏆 UFC Women's Featherweight Championship
2016 🎯 UFC debut and title win
2017 🏆 Defended UFC title against Tonya Evinger
2018 🏆 UFC Women's Featherweight Championship (defended)
2018 🎯 Lost UFC title to Amanda Nunes
2019 🎯 20 professional MMA victories
2020 🥇 UFC Hall of Fame inductee
2020 🎯 Joined Bellator MMA
2020 🏆 Won Bellator Women's Featherweight Championship
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2 common questions about Cristiane Justino (Cyborg)

Cristiane Justino (Cyborg) is Brazilian.

Cristiane Justino (Cyborg) played as a Featherweight.