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Cristiane Cyborg was simply an animal in this fight, Baszler gassed and Cyborg just took it to her.

EliteXC, Recent News, Videos Christiane Cyborg, Cristiane Cyborg, Shayna Baszler

In the blood spattered cage, the women turned in another excellent performance last night. Christianne Cyborg made her return to the cage with a fierce display of fighting in her second round knockout of Shayna Baszler. The bout kicked off the free network television broadcast and set the tone for a night of hard-hitting action in the EliteXC. In case you missed it, here’s another look at Baszler vs. Cyborg.

EliteXC, Videos Christiane Cyborg, Shayna Baszler

The women impressed yet again at last night’s EliteXC presentation of Unfinished Business. Christiane Cyborg returned to the mma circuit after a two year lay-off, but proved that she had remained busy in the interim. Cyborg came out and immediately went right after the favored Shayna Baszler. Baszler hung on and showed a game effort, but Cyborg was just too much.

Built like a tank, Cyborg took the action right to Baszler and brought the crowd to its feet. She disposed of Baszler via a knockout that came as the second round was winding down. This is the second time in a row that a women’s bout has been a smashing success at an EliteXC event. The most recognizable face in women’s mma, Gina Carano, was on hand to take in the action and stated that she is ready to challenge Cyborg in the future.

A Cyborg-Carano affair would build on the momentum quickly being built by the women in EliteXC. It is not merely a novelty anymore, but rather a compelling and throughly entertaining part of mma. Even though Baszler was overpowered, she reverted to her excellent ground game aand continually tried to hook in a submission.

It was an excellent fight and should pave the way for a future clash between Carano and Cyborg. These female fighters are exciting to watch and, with the addition of quality fighters like Cyborg, the field should only get stronger.

EliteXC, Recent News, Uncategorized Christiane Cyborg, Gina Carano, Shayna Baszler

Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith will settle things once and for all this Saturday Night as EliteXC airs another live event on CBS. Hear what each fighter has to say about the controversial stoppage during their previous contest while both add their thoughts on the upcoming fight. Also, check out Christiane Cyborg and Jake Shields preparing for this Saturday night as well.

EliteXC, Videos Christiane Cyborg, Jake Shields, Robbie Lawler, Scott Smith

Christiane “Cyborg” Santos does not see herself as an underdog heading into this weekend’s EliteXC showdown with Shayna Baszler. Santos hasn’t fought in a couple of years, but she claims that is only because there has been a lack of opponents. Nevertheless, Santos has taken part in some recent wrestling championships to maintain her game.

Hailing from Brazil, Santos is billed as one of the most feared female fighters in her country. She has trained alongside such noteworthy fighters as Wanderlei Silva, Mauricio Rua and is also married to long time Pride veteran Evangelista Santos. It appears that the EliteXC may have the making of another high caliber female fight this weekend.

Another excellent effort from the females would help establish a niche for the EliteXC in that it is the only major organization to feature women’s bouts. Baszler may be the betting favorite, but Santos is coming in expecting to win. Sherdog.com has more on the female Cyborg.

EliteXC Christiane Cyborg, Christiane Santos, Shayna Baszler