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Cris Cyborg is discussing a potential return to the UFC.<\/p>\n

The former UFC women\u2019s featherweight champion has no plans to return to the UFC unless they change their business model.<\/p>\n

Cyborg signed with the UFC in 2015 and fought 7 times for the promotion. The Brazilian’s only loss was to Amanda Nunes<\/a> (22-5 MMA) at UFC 232 in December of 2018.<\/p>\n

Following her stint with the UFC, Cyborg signed a multi-year contract with Bellator.<\/p>\n

Speaking to ‘Essentially Sports<\/a>‘, Cyborg explained why she left one promotion for another:<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the UFC, I had a nice time but hard times, too, making me think, \u2018Maybe I\u2019m going to retire. Maybe I\u2019m going to take a break.\u2019 Because there was a lot of stress outside the cage, not just inside. And I said, \u2018I really want to be happy. I love my job.\u2019 And since signing with Bellator, it\u2019s made me more motivated, made me dream again, and I\u2019m happy to work with them. It\u2019s not about odds, it\u2019s not about games, it\u2019s not about damage to my brand, it\u2019s not about lies, you know.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Cyborg added:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s stressful. It\u2019s not good. Then I started fighting for (Bellator), and now I love, and I\u2019m excited here. I\u2019m happy, and I don\u2019t have stress. I just train and do my best, that\u2019s it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Cyborg, the current Bellator women’s featherweight champ, 37, has defended her title 4 times and seems to be very happy at her new home.<\/p>\n

In speaking with ‘MMA Junkie<\/a>‘, Cris Cyborg had this to say when asked about a potential return to the UFC:<\/p>\n

\u201cThat chapter is closed. They really don\u2019t want to make the fights they want me to make, and they really don\u2019t want to pay the fighters. So, if they start to pay the fighters, then maybe we can sit down, but I believe I have to think about my future than just think about my ego.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

As for what is next for the champion, Cyborg is on the verge of making her professional boxing debut against Simone Silva in Brazil at Fight Music Show 2 this Sunday, Sept. 25th.<\/p>\n

Do you think the UFC will ever lure Cris Cyborg back?\u00a0 Will you be watching her boxing debut this weekend?<\/p>\n

Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n

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