You dont get a nickname like Cyborg for being like every other human on the planet. <\/p>\n
Thats why the moniker fits Cristiane Justino so well, as the fearsome striker has made fighting in mixed martial arts (MMA) look rather easy, leaving behind a trail of destruction on her way to the top, all while barely breaking a sweat. <\/p>\n
At the end of the day, however, she bleeds like every one else, and thats just what Megan Anderson is out to prove when she finally gets her wish to face the Brazilian at UFC 214 on July 29, 2017 in Anaheim, California. <\/p>\n
Shes human like everybody else, Anderson told the Fight Society podcast (via FOX Sports). I think a lot of people go into that fight fighting Cyborg the name and theyve already lost before theyve got into the cage. I dont give a [expletive] about how many followers she has. I dont give a [expletive] about how much reach she has. Shes a human being and I have no doubt come July 29 everyone whos doubting me will find out how human Cris Cyborg can really be. <\/p>\n
Justino hasnt shown human-like flaws inside the combat cage, as she hasnt tasted defeat -- or come close to doing so in over 12 years. Anderson has proven to be a formidable champion herself, winning eight of her last nine while claiming the Invicta FC interim featherweight title. <\/p>\n
Anderson's UFC championship bout which will mark her Octagon debut came to be after former champion Germaine de Randamie refused to face Cyborg due to her past history with failed drug tests. As a result, the promotion stripped Iron Lady of her title. <\/p>\n
For Megan, the decision was a just one, as she feels all champions must defend their titles against whoever is in front of them, tainted past be damned. <\/p>\n
I think she really held up the division, Anderson said. I really dont consider Germaine a natural featherweight and she knew she was going to have to give up a lot of size going up against legitimate featherweights. <\/p>\n
I think she didnt want to come up against someone whos going to have a lot of size advantage over her. I understand her reasoning behind [not taking the fight] but the rules arent what shes wanting them to be. So you have to fight the top contenders regardless whether six years ago Cris had [tested positive] for performance enhancing drugs or not. She doesnt get the choice. Youre the champion, you fight the No. 1 contender. <\/p>\n
And while its great that a new champion will be crowned this summer, it will still leave UFC with plenty of problems, as there arent a lot of 145-pound women on the roster to keep the division busy, especially since the former champ is going back down to 135 pounds. <\/p>\n
Maybe UFC should think about re-adjusting this a bit. <\/p>\n
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