Cris Cyborg thinks Amanda Nunes will buckle under pressure | UFC 232

Ariel Helwani speaks with UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg about her super fight against women’s bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes at UFC 232 in Las Vegas. Cyborg discusses her training with Valentina Shevchenko, who has fought Nunes twice, and her current contract situation with the UFC.
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[@dhsu04]

Internet trolls need to get a life. This woman adopted her niece, raised 800kg of food for Brazilian orphanages, gave away Christmas gifts to children in LA hospital, just to name a few community outreach activities that she organized. She is sweet, compassionate, and a champion in and out of the octagon.

[@pragyamanral]

Chia-Chun Hsu she is a beautiful soul.

[@nikkidevans1454]

Yes!! Thank you!! She is such an amazing woman,she deserves so much credit for whom she is outside of the cage!! God bless!

[@BlackGeniusGod]

Yea when she's not getting busted twice for steroids

[@nikkidevans1454]

@@BlackGeniusGod bruh...get past it. Years ago. Does not define her from a decade of fights.

[@joshstoner8014]

I wish more people thought like you....its crazy how people are so mean to her just to get likes

[@diamondlion3014]

Everyone calling her a man is probably insecure and get no play

[@ThePopchamp]

"get no play" 😂🤣😂 classic

[@MeeSoPhony]

Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub have joked about her having a dick. Are they insecure too and get no play?

[@brianviera9539]

Rogan and Schaub spend more time talking about cock than they do chicks...so bad example.

[@jlafleur7082]

You think it’s just coincidence he’s dominating women’s fighting?

[@rudyishoggin]

I'd like to stick in cyborg. she got a great ass..

[@Bosstype90]

She actully looks pretty here crazy good for her

[@sourwords1808]

kingglass glass it's called makeup.

[@adamsaddique7719]

At least now we know what your favourite category on Pornhub is

[@TheRosyCodex]

@@adamsaddique7719 Stop watching porn

[@adamsaddique7719]

@@TheRosyCodex no

[@kencromwell2805]

@kingglass glass.. Did you see her on the press conference.. That woman has some gorgeous legs

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Cyborg will get the job done, she is the female goat so far.

[@vaellanmurugayah1291]

is she a female or transgender?

[@5555juli]

@@vaellanmurugayah1291 dont confuse ppl with ur self

[@Lootroq]

That's what's exciting in this fight. Cyborg is the reigning goat, but Amanda will take that title if she definitively wins.

[@vaellanmurugayah1291]

@Juliano ilDurazzano she looks like a transgender pornstar

[@simulatedpilot3441]

Female goat by far u should say

[@thehh5118]

It really is the biggest fight in women's mma history!

[@pragyamanral]

The Hh yess along with Joanna vs val

[@Lootroq]

Wouldn't it be dope to have both of those fight on the same card? Talk about two high level technical matches with a possibility of Cyborg and Nunes going into a throwback berserk mode. Would be amazing

[@rosslamb7069]

They'll do next to no promoting for this fight

[@femio18]

Man vs women and we all know who the man is

[@rosslamb7069]

@@femio18 Grow up

[@nikkidevans1454]

She is beautiful! Cant wait for her to wreck nunes!!!!

[@susycmenseses]

@@finalredemption3660 you are more obsessed with her than anyone else here.

[@nikkidevans1454]

@@finalredemption3660 Shhhh.....quiet now,sad sad boy.

[@FindMe04]

She might wreck Nunes but saying she's beautiful is a stretch.

[@finalredemption3660]

@@aidenmariah503 You watch the UFC, the satanic organization that use an "octagon" (templar satanic sign) and at the center of the octagon they put the"monster sign" which means in hebrew language 666, the number of the beast in the king James bible. There are people that are just blind... yup... and they all look just like you

[@nikkidevans1454]

@@FindMe04 Beauty is universal. The eye of the beholder tells all. Beautiful isn't just a face.

[@madam9736]

Never liked Cris Cyborg before due to the naivety of listening to the media's negative coverage of her. Seeing her in interviews, her respect for people and also seeing the good work she does shows that she is a thoroughly decent human being. Wishing her all the best in whatever she does.

[@madam9736]

D C - I think it was also the UFC at the time when she was fighting for a rival network and Ronda was being pushed as the best thing since sliced bread made sure her image was tainted . Clearly now can be seen that it was malicious and nasty UFC bias at the time.

[@jeanmendez8289]

She also has great english, more then most brazilians. She is smart, tough, and a strait up G. Love this women

[@CalQaida]

Yeah, UFC had Anderson Silva fighting in the US for years and refused to speak english. So disrespectful.

[@milehighac2738]

I really like Cris Cyborg. She seems like a good person and great fighter.

[@TheRehix]

She looks pretty... ! The best female fighter on planet earth!!!

[@claydogmadman7843]

Maverick And you think you're a Maverick outside of the fact that its probably your name... Wow what a comment on Cyborg...

[@TheRehix]

Whats your point 'dog shit'?

[@neilhill6786]

She's fine bro! 👍🏽

[@klankrank187]

Not anymore fella it took 53 seconds to take that title too

[@coltonstreek1043]

"People aren't going to look at her as a champion. Everyone will remember the way I beat her" Damn Cyborg

[@martynasg.6652]

Cyborg have a cool personality.

[@MattJungleCat]

The Lady is a champion. And a fighting phenom. God bless her

[@poeticjust3004]

Beautiful inside and out

[@AnthonyWilliams-wd7xq]

Where are the subtitles?

[@tonybennett335]

Totally agree with Cyborg I think Valentina won the second fight. I see Nunes in trouble in this fight. Cyborg by stoppage 3rd round. I personally believe Shevchenko is way better skill wise then Nunes but much smaller. Cyborg is bigger then Nunes & has just as good skill set only one winner.

[@manashsaikia3375]

Yo

[@Ironclad6661]

Cyborg is the female version of JJ she'll humble Nunes. Cyborg also has better cardio so if it goes into the 4th and 5th round with the pressure Cris will put on her she'll tire out. Cyborg wins this fight she might as well go to another organization. The best thing for Cris is to take Nunes into deep waters and not allow Nunes to get into a brawl the first round but use her speed and power to pick Nunes apart in the first couple rounds and then finish her in the 3rd or 4th.

[@carlymostrafson1361]

oop

[@evilash570]

Cyborg is going to destroy Nunez...if Nunez will even show up! I’d love to see Holy Holm fight Nunez though, that would be a great fight. I just don’t think there is anyone out there that will fight Cyborg, she’s just too good

[@Subfightr]

Beautiful person, both inside and out. I'm glad to finally read SOME nice comments about her here on KZbin. She's done a lot of selfless kind acts that never get any credit or media attention.

[@GulfCoastTexas]

i think Amanda has a good chance beating Cyborg... better than the others so far

[@Dingyjester]

@Emmanuel Madera i agree i think cyborg gets it done in 3

[@josh70812]

Emmanuel Madera I guess you was wrong

[@josh70812]

node rock Nunez needed 51 seconds to destroy her

[@Dingyjester]

@@josh70812 yeah she put it on her good.didn't see that coming

[@louzer2566]

Cris Cyborg embodies what a true champ is all about. She's like the female Ali.

[@McSav187]

More like the female Brock Lesnar..

[@kevinfromsales6842]

i cant see amanda winning this one.

[@ashleyjones2454]

Me neither cyborg has an amazing chin great stand up and better ground

[@josh70812]

Ashley Jones I guess you both was wrong

[@kevinfromsales6842]

@@josh70812 I was blown away by that fight.

[@AIRCOOLEDLIFE]

How about NOW 😳

[@jaylapay2767]

She is such a sweet person

[@kastanjer18]

a true fighters fighter and a humble person.go cris!

[@johnsurf509]

Please destroy Nunes!!!! Cyborg gonna maul her !!! Valentina beat her twice!!!

[@vbrucegrind4368]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tinaruzol7256]

Amanda BEAT valintina 2 time s

[@arnezguzman7319]

I am a long time fan of Chris J. She is truely a classy woman! Amanda too, however I see like 'red hearts bubbles' floating around in Amanda's eyes and I really don't think Amanda should fight in that 'Iam in love' state of mind. she's definitely happy and I mean no disrespect however you are fighting Cyborg! good luck ladies! my prediction is Chris J gets tko in 2nd round

[@casus4781]

Cris "I watch cup fights" Cyborg is a legend.

[@paulthompson8642]

This is the fight right here I can't wait

[@mysteriousguy1393]

really want her to beat the shit out of that Brazilian dude. Nunez gotta be the most unlikeable champion in history

[@Carlito_Brigante]

Lex Grit A Man Called Nunes

[@TRiX1230]

I like Amanda for retiring Rousey.

[@helptheneedynotthegreedy7492]

Lex Grit, Nunez is a real woman, this Cyborg is a sheman. I really don't get it, how people can find this sheman attractive.

[@mmz1165]

LGBT?

[@derekfoster7198]

@Master Sphinx is Royal i agree valentina beat her ugly ass, twice in my opinion. Crooked fucking judges frfr

[@blindthief]

I have a feeling Nunes will catch her with a shot she didn't see coming. I hope Cyborg can shake it off and land bombs of her own. I want to see Nunes knocked out even though I'm a fan (thank you for destroying Rousey).

[@drewcumminsguy4800]

Agree

[@angrycharcoalcat]

Amanda makes me cringe lol. She's a good champion and a fighter But the forced shit talking needs to stop!! Only El Cucuy and Ben rothwell can get away with the terrible trash talk.

[@jorhay1]

#TeamLioness

[@ImakemoviesMeFilmSchool]

Nunes=delusional.

[@fuhjrvr7474]

blindthief nunes can’t strike

[@Jacob-uu8ql]

Cyborg is the best MMA female fighter, go cyborg.

[@trcykaufman]

I can never hear Ariel now that he's on ESPN, what's up with that?? Go get her GOAT, you got this !

[@ShotofJameson]

I think Cyborg smokes Amanda but what do I know lol

[@josh70812]

Jack Bargert you know nothing

[@ShotofJameson]

@@josh70812 you got that right wow I didn't expect that beat down

[@josh70812]

Jack Bargert now you jumping sides lol

[@AIRCOOLEDLIFE]

Let me see🤔.......... NOTHING 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@arrow3583]

Cyborg should fight Ben Askren. Ben deserves an ass whooping.

[@sabumiah3421]

Wonderful interview with Cris, insightful, interesting, humble, very well spoken, intelligent and professional. Wonderful ambassador for Womens MMA along with Valentina.

[@jasoncarson1043]

Cyborg is terrifying and looking pretty damn good too. Dangerous mix

[@mikelarry5230]

Cyborg is HOTTT

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

1:22 glitches in her robotics program ⛈️

[@prince_sach50]

Lol

[@fentor3713]

Is a man

[@Ninjaaa911]

@@fentor3713 idiot

[@Y0sHiikus]

Lol I see what you did there... Because she's a Cyborg haha awesomw

[@angelestrada6439]

Lmao

[@dontbeadrone]

I am amazed with how much her English has improved. Just a few years ago, she could barely put a sentence together, relying on translators in her post fight interviews. I also love her faith.

[@robertocorradi7571]

Such Beauty and Strength . A fizzing combination

[@iFaFo_0]

She looks nice with the makeup. Cant wait for this and jones vs gus.

[@vaellanmurugayah1291]

since when do men wear makeup?

[@SupaMiner]

Cyborg walks around 185 nothing else to say

[@azureavocado5195]

actually 170 u dumb fucking casual. and amanda is around 160 lbs. bantamweight women are around 145-160. what is ur point?????

[@A_Very_Hairy_Canary]

i love that her and Valentina have a friendship

[@savagemaestro]

Her English is getting much better. What a phenomenal Champion, love this woman.

[@younessidrissi9844]

I really hope she's clean now. Cyborg is the Goat but man i wish she didn't have such history

[@Erenyaegerbernardin]

jonas G FYI she’s been clean. She was never on PEDS. She got caught for clenbuterol just like Canelo. Ever since she got caught she’s been the most tested fighter in history or sports.

[@Erenyaegerbernardin]

Her history is not bad at all. Many athletes get caught for clenbuterol and it’s only a drug used to cut weight faster.

[@ox4556]

I will be at this fight!

[@nancyboer1510]

Cris traduz em português suas entrevistas

[@deightonharper877]

Best of luck Cy. Class act as always.

[@theDavidChannel1]

Jigsaw vs. Michael Jackson, who wins?

[@vbrucegrind4368]

David Duarte i think jackson wins

[@20timesmanunited20]

@@vbrucegrind4368 Nah, Jigsaw has a good chin. Do you see the beating he took in SAW 2? That guy is durable.

[@abrakadabra6622]

That comment caught me off guard. Well done mate 😂

[@aboutblank7662]

Amanda wimps out before the fight for one reason or another ....

[@ricoskino488]

Fonzie dont say that!

[@24BIGDYL]

Nunes is certainly a pull out merchant

[@booze228]

Aeehhhh

[@Lootroq]

Whether she pulls out of this fight or not, she's going to eventually fight her. Some people's pre-fight jitters are worse than others, but she always fights that person at some point

[@rosslamb7069]

@@Lootroq If she pulls out there won't be a fight ever, Cris is retiring after UFC 232

[@douglasbaiense]

Can not wait for this bout!

[@aurinorosendogaldino3179]

O ruim dessas entrevistas é porquê não tem tradução.E as pessoas acham q todos nós falamos ou entendemos inglês.Que pena !

[@mariopena2207]

in MY OPINION, cyborg = best female fighter of my lifetime atleast until now. EVEN if she loses to nunes (which I hope she does not) I don't care if Amanda nunes beats jones jones in the cage , to me she will never be the greatest female fighter of all time. at best one that got lucky a couple of times.

[@Raid_3011]

Yah 2 Brazilians this Gonna be lit

[@Lootroq]

How do you see it playing out?

[@paulosicne5803]

I'm looking more forward to this fight that any other fight that's coming up. I'm surprised the MMA world isn't making a bigger deal out of this one. Two fighters who are used to dominating are finally going to clash. Can't wait for this one.

[@ExtrovertedCenobite]

I have nothing but respect for this woman and most MMA fighters and others who have known her only speak in glowing terms of this woman. She is not only a champion but more importantly a GOOD PERSON!

[@dianteblue-evans8747]

Daaaaaaaamn cyborg can get it

[@johndoe-vb9hl]

You need your own KZbin channel it's a joke trying to find your videos . Submission radio mma junkie and mma fighting is much easier

[@johndoe-vb9hl]

@Abu Tahir I think espn took him on just so they can bury him and his content to keep Dana white happy

[@24BIGDYL]

I do?

[@porcodebarro]

So true

[@ricknovelli6316]

Im for you Cris all the way would love to see you win this fight take it to her Champ

[@ignaciosaenz6352]

Cristofer Cyborg's English has improved tons.

[@10use]

Some fighters do a bunch of steroids then stop for a few weeks or couple months so they can test clean. This is still cheating imo. All one has to do is train to keep the body they built when using PEDs and they have a Tremendous advantage moving forward there on. This in my opinion is rather shady and doesn't warrant as much respect as fighters like Daniel Cormier, Valentina Shevchenko, Ben Askren, Amanda Nunes, etc...who have built their strength on years of hard work. Cyborg may be a killer in the ring but she also has started on a questionable foundation. Having said this it is hard to hate on her since she is so polite and respectful to people and seems like a genuinely nice person.

[@RJ-bw6uq]

My 2 favorites girls. But pissed off Nunes is dangerous. Ask Rousey... True fans know what I’m talking about

[@Lootroq]

Can't compare Rousey to Cyborg at all. Could you even imagine Rousey in that muy thai fight with Baars? She would have gotten her head kicked off worse than what Holly did to her by a factor of 2.

[@PeaceDweller]

Cyborg ate some of Holms best kicks and uppercuts, infact it probably made her madder. Once Nunes throws her best shot a Cyborg and Cyborg eats it up, you will see how disheartened Nunes will get.

[@slicvm]

Rousey is nothing compared Cyborg. Nunes punches will feel like pillows to Cyborg.

[@Lootroq]

Nunes is definitely getting TKO'd in this fight, but Cyborg is going to get beaten like she never has before in the process. Its going to be fucking EPIC!

[@vbrucegrind4368]

Lootroq yes this is what gonna happen if amanda dont choke her out

[@soniasonia-vr5gl]

Cris luces radiante muchas bendiciones

[@williamcarpenter6715]

Its always interesting to see these interviews after the fight.... Nunes won... which few of us thought would happen.... Nunes is the GOAT!!

[@dontgiveafook218]

Cris Cyborg's Beautiful girl and Fookin Dangerous should be good fight but Cris Wins

[@elmrdonshred4780]

Chris will destroy nunes

[@EscanorOG]

Lets go Cyborg !

[@josevalladolid4677]

I like this interview.. he ask the right questions..

[@cabbwoy]

Cris Cyborg is a pretty woman.....most ppl don’t see that. Folks need to look past the braun & deep voice!! She’s beautiful not just on the inside but outside to. He’s down to earth, humble & she’s gentle.....but a BEAST in the octogon!!! Don’t see Amanda winning this fight at all!!! Cyborg all the way!!!

[@edwardkelly3280]

Amanda will lose because of stamina.

[@TRUETALK11613]

The man in the shirt Cris cyborg 😂👆

[@owenporter1472]

I would.

[@dennissuwardi898]

Cyborg more 'woman' now, with all due respect

[@prince_sach50]

She looks hot sometimes no cap

[@dalephillips8250]

Love that girl and she deserves everything that she gets with all the hard work she has done and what she has put up with over the years. I'm so happy for Cris the GOAT of female MMA as its a joy to watch her fight.

[@steviyah4924]

Mr. Christopher Cyborg is a real cyborg!!! Run for your lives!!!!!

[@bloolatte]

smash

[@kingammo6090]

smesh

[@jstiles1659]

But real talk cyborg looks good but a woman or not

[@winsbeyond8295]

@James Young your punk a$$ got owned like the Eagles this whole season lol!

[@ozz7602]

@@jstiles1659 shut up fruit cake

[@thetattooed6_9weirdo32]

Cyborg is BADASS .. Cant wait for this Fight

[@alidaygo619]

Great fight!

[@thewedge8823]

Wow she looks amazing!! very feminine here, must have taken some estrogen shots.

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

I hope it doesn't affect her performance. Hahaha

[@Tbone1492]

Don't Sleep on Amanda she can KO Cyborg inside 2 Rounds! MBGA🇧🇷 Bolsonaro✊ Meu Partido E O Brasil🤝Trump

[@wilykat]

Now and Later Amanda may be the one to sleep. Cyborg will pressure her all 5 rounds. If it even gets that far.

[@dads2006gt]

Cyborg is a class act. She is not only a champion in the ring but also out of the ring.

[@nashiersirajan4750]

this man has power.

[@RysingStar2120]

Cyborg looking good enough for a poke!

[@adamlut7661]

Is she trans? Serious question

[@572x]

Adam Lut no. Just Took a lot of testosterone among other steroids througout her life/career.

[@kingammo6090]

is your Dad ?

[@silkyslim2054]

I love both fighters I don't one to crash the other one career

[@Prbella05]

I can't wait! #teamcyborg💪

[@91198154]

Taken from the set of SAW with jigsaw himself....

[@NewYork975]

I really hope Nunes beats this juice head.

[@bonwrentaylor2743]

Won't happen !! Looking forward to cowardly Nunes receiving a thorough beating, if she doesn't pull her usual trick of pulling out at the last minute that is !!

[@creativeperson5858]

+Bonwren Taylor why do you want to see a women get hurt, you sick piece of dog shit.

[@vbrucegrind4368]

i think she Will choke her out

[@lz1155]

Let's be real here. The chances that Amanda has never taken steroids in her life are slim to none. Both still amazing fighters. Looking forward to this one.

[@perovskaya]

Good heart Cyborg

[@blinkzone1]

3:25 That is a real true champion folks. A real champion is willing to fight anybody. Good or bad. Experienced or inexperienced. My respect for Cris Cyborg is now ten fold

[@mr.maskmaker6609]

Is it me or is cyborg looking legitimately hot here?

[@mr.maskmaker6609]

make sure your beta male little balls don't dissapear @Rob Mad

[@McSav187]

It's you..

[@HackEliteSPARK]

Damn he looks hot wtf wish all trans looks hot like him

[@J-Hz]

Sad

[@hnic72]

Down low batty bwoy

[@TShep704]

i dont get why everyone on here is talking junk about Cyborg... i personally loved her work in Saw 1-6. idk why yall dont want to play a game

[@pfloyd7679]

Im not a big fan of her but after this interview and known that she gets along with Valentina Shev. She have all my respect and admiration. .

[@Anthony-yu5yz]

I think she's an attractive woman.

[@stormedcapone]

🤨

[@CRIMSONCUNT]

WHAT A SETTING-A BATHROOM FOR THE INTERVIEW.ARIEL SNEAKING IN INTERVIEWS

[@michaelmendez3572]

It's weird for me as a man to see a woman that I KNOW, not think, would beat my ass. Good for her

[@MMAMG1]

Ariel v Cyborg. Make it happen Oscar.