Proud Jon Jones congratulates Cris Cyborg on unprecedented achievement in MMA: 'She showed how it's done'

Chris Cyborg won the title of the 5 main MMA leagues Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/@bellatormma

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In the co-main event of the PFL's 'Battle of the Giants', which took place in Saudi Arabia, the veteran Chris Cyborg won Larissa pacheco in a Brazilian fight for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) of the organization. With the victory, the Curitiba native achieved the unprecedented feat of becoming the first fighter to win titles in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, Strikeforce and Invicta, which aroused the admiration of fans and the pride of the one who is considered the greatest of all time in the sport.

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Considered an MMA legend, at 39 years old, the Curitiba native paid a high price to come away with the victory and, in addition to the belt, took home deep cuts on both eyebrows. By winning her fifth major MMA title and becoming the first PFL Superfights champion, Cyborg wowed Jon Jones.

“I’m incredibly proud of @criscyborg right now. A true veteran showing how it’s done,” he wrote. Jon Jones on 'X' (old Twitter).

Greatest of all time?

At 39 years old, with 28 wins, 21 by knockout and being champion in the main MMA organizations, Chris Cyborg emerges as a strong contender in the discussion about the greatest of all time in women's MMA. The fighter has only two losses in her career, the most recent being in December 2018, to Amanda nunes, who is also one of the favorites for the 'GOAT' title.