Cris \"Cyborg\" Justino may have fallen short on Friday night at Lion Fight 14, but she still topped opponent Jorina Baars in one major way: salary. <\/p>\n
Cyborg, Invicta FC's current featherweight champion, earned $25,000 for her third foray into professional kickboxing, according to information released to MMAFighting.com by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). <\/p>\n
By contrast, the still undefeated Baars took home a reported purse of $5,000 for her unanimous decision victory over Cyborg, which took place at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas NV. <\/p>\n
The longer, taller and more experienced Baars battered a game Cyborg for five rounds, dropping the MMA fighter several times with a dazzling array of front kicks and knees to claim Lion Fight's inaugural women's welterweight title. Three ringside judges scored the contest 49-45, 48-45, and 49-44, all in Baars' favor. <\/p>\n
\"It's a different sport,\" a beaten but still smiling Cyborg said afterward. \"I compete sometimes in jiu-jitsu as a world champ, and I tried to be a champ (in kickboxing). <\/p>\n
\"Who inside MMA that's a champion goes to fight Muay Thai? Nobody. But I love competing.\" <\/p>\n
Cyborg also received a 45-day medical suspension from the NSAC following the conclusion of the bout, with no contact allowed until April 28, 2014. <\/p>\n
A complete list of Lion Fight 14 salaries and medical suspensions can be seen below. <\/p>\n
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