A Historic 2025: Boxing Breakthroughs, MMA Legacy, and the Road Ahead

As 2025 comes to a close, I take a moment to reflect with gratitude, pride, and excitement. This year marked one of the most important chapters of my professional career—both inside the cage and inside the boxing ring—and I am thankful for everyone who has supported me on this journey.

A Breakout Year in Professional Boxing

In 2025, I continued to prove that elite combat sports excellence transcends disciplines. I finished the year 3–0 as a professional boxer, with two victories in Colombia and one win in California, solidifying my presence on the international boxing stage. According to BoxRec, those performances earned me a top-five world ranking at 154 pounds, an achievement I am extremely proud of.

Competing in Colombia was especially meaningful. The passion of the fans, the respect for boxing culture, and the opportunity to represent myself at a high level internationally made those wins unforgettable. Returning to the United States and securing another professional victory in California reaffirmed that I belong among the world’s elite in yet another combat sport.

Boxing has challenged me in new ways—technically, mentally, and physically—and I have embraced every moment of the grind. This year was about laying the foundation, and the results speak for themselves.

Making History in MMA Once Again

I also closed 2025 by adding another historic milestone to my MMA legacy. With a submission victory over Sara Collins, I became MMA’s only 18-time World Champion—a record that includes championship titles across five major promotions.

Longevity at the championship level is never accidental. It is built on discipline, evolution, faith, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This achievement represents years of sacrifice, countless hours of training, and a refusal to accept limits placed on women in combat sports.

Thank You to the Fans

None of this is possible without you—the fans who have followed my career across countries, promotions, and now multiple combat sports. Whether you have supported me since my early MMA days or joined more recently through boxing or PFL MMA, your messages, encouragement, and belief mean more to me than words can express.

You have carried me through victories, setbacks, and historic moments, and I am deeply grateful for the loyalty and love you continue to show.

Entering the Final Chapter

As I look ahead to 2026, I do so with clarity and purpose. This upcoming year will mark the final year of my professional fighting career, and I am fully committed to finishing strong.

I encourage everyone to watch PFL MMA and be part of my final walk to the cage. This last MMA fight will not just be another bout—it will be the culmination of a career built on championships, resilience, and pushing boundaries for women in sport.

At the same time, my boxing journey is far from over. In 2026, I plan to pursue a boxing world title, continuing to challenge myself and make history in yet another arena.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. The story isn’t finished yet.

— Cris Cyborg