Cris Cyborg manager says deal done, SF says it isn’t
Despite conflicting reports recently as to whether Cristiane Cyborg Santos has departed ways with Strikeforce, her manager Master Rudimar Fedrigo…
Despite conflicting reports recently as to whether Cristiane Cyborg Santos has departed ways with Strikeforce, her manager Master Rudimar Fedrigo has confirmed to FCF today that the 145lb. champion has renewed her contract with the promotion.
Although the Chute Boxe founder did not provide any details regarding the contract, Fedrigo did state that he is very happy that the fighter is continuing on with Strikeforce.
Late last week Fedrigo informed FCF that he and Santos were still in talks with Strikeforce, despite reports that negotiations between the two parties had broken down.
However, Strikeforce officials say the deal is not done.
If Strikeforce women’s middleweight champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos has signed a new deal with the promotion, company officials aren’t saying so.
A representative told MMAjunkie.com that Strikeforce “doesn’t have any official word on the contract status of ‘Cyborg’ at this time.”
Following the UFC’s purchase of Strikeforce in March, many questioned the MMA powerhouse’s commitment to women’s MMA. However, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has continually reiterated that the promotion will continue promoting female fighters. In fact, a major title fight between Coenen and top contender Miesha Tate co-headliners this month’s “Strikeforce/M-1: Fedor vs. Henderson” event, and recent signees have included U.S. Olympian Ronda Rousey, veteran Julie Kedzie and Sarah D’Alelio, among others.
