(Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)įor years, the two fought in separate divisions. It is making me really excited.” Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg poses during an open workout in Huntington Beach ahead of her title defense against Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 on Oct. “I’m excited, you know, and I’m so thankful because Bellator 300 is gonna be history and a big part of the history of the sport and the history in Bellator. I feel we did everything to be ready, we did a great team,” Cyborg, 38, said Tuesday. “I feel thankful, happy, you know? We did a great camp. Zingano jabbed her opponent for taking a break from the sport.Īll the verbal sparring will be put to rest Saturday when Cyborg defends her featherweight championship against Zingano in one of three title bouts at Bellator 300 at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Cyborg has said Zingano wouldn’t step up. The war of words between Cris Cyborg and Cat Zingano will finally give way to a fight.įor a year or two now, the MMA stars have been at each other, lobbing claims of ducking one another.
