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There are a lot of things on Cristiane \"Cyborg\" Justino's mind these days, but only a few she can do anything about at the current time. <\/p>\n
The Brazilian wrecking machine has hovered near the pinnacle of the sport for the past six years as she's proved time and time again to be one of the most devastating strikers in the world. Her power and tenacity carved out a place as the elite featherweight fighter in the female ranks and put her in a position far beyond the rest of the field. <\/p>\n
That said, the current surge WMMA has experienced over the last two years has had little to do with her, as former Strikeforce and current UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's rapid ascension has captivated the spotlight. While Cyborg and Rousey are undoubtedly the two biggest names on the women's side of the sport, and a showdown between the two would certainly be the biggest fight in the history of women's mixed martial arts, obstacles have consistently appeared to block this from happening. <\/p>\n
While the two fighters have launched shots andbarbs at one another, the current state of things has Rousey under the UFC banner while Justino is waiting just outside the gates. This situation could certainly change, but Justino isn't going to sit idly by until the doors to the premier organization in MMA open. <\/p>\n
In the coming weeks, she is slated to return to action as the former Chute Boxe fighter reconnects with her muaythai roots as the main event for Lion Fight 14. The former Strikeforce and current Invicta featherweight champion is set to square off with Jorina Baars to determine who will be the promotion's inaugural welterweight champion. <\/p>\n
The bout will be her second showing under the Lion Fight banner, and she will be once again looking to put her ferocity on display on March 28. <\/p>\n
\"I'm very happy to be fighting muaythai again,\" Justino told Bleacher Report. \"I started my career doing muaythai and to fight for this belt is a dream. It's also exciting for me because the people who follow my MMA career are now going to be watching muaythai and Lion Fight. I'm happy to keep learning, and when I pick up something different, I am also learning it for my MMA game as well. <\/p>\n
\"It's a big opportunity for me. I always go out there to make exciting fights, and I am always looking for the knockout. Anytime you are in a fight, losing is a consequence you face. But I go out there looking to get the finish and give the fans the best fight they will see that night.\" <\/p>\n
In addition to her muay thai showcase at Lion Fight 14, Justino is also preparing to return to the MMA scene in the coming months. <\/p>\n
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