Disruptors Cris Cyborg: Interview with UFC Sensation, 13 Years Undefeated MMA Champion [Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]
In this fascinating podcast, Rob is disrupting and challenging listeners as he
discusses the highs and lows for successful MMA fighter Cris Cyborg.
Listen in to find out how being a successful competitor in a rapidly growing global
sport requires a synergy of qualities and the beliefs and faith to persevere.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• How did you feel when you lost?
I was undefeated for 13 years but as you approach any fight you always know that one day you are going to lose, it’s ultimately in God’s hands. It is a sport, and someone wins, and someone loses each time you fight.
On the day I felt I did my best, I had challenged myself in training and learnt lots through the process. In the next fight, I’m sure I’ll be the winner. My mindset is very strong and losing has put fire in my heart about being the winner next time I fight.
• When did you first realise you wanted to fight?
As a child, I took part in lots of different sports and loved all of them. At
university, I was approached by a scout as a potential fighting prospect due to my good eye to hand coordination. Initially, I wasn’t convinced it was for me as I don’t like confrontation.
When I did start sparring I realised that when punches were being thrown at me I
immediately responded. At this point, there was the realisation that along with my coordination and cardio I had ‘heart’, and this is not something that someone can teach you, it is a part of you.
I like to compete and had been competitive in all my sports so after 6 months of training I took part in my first fight. I lost because of an elbow injury but knew then that I had found my sport.
I entered full-time training at 19 although my family didn’t agree as they didn’t think it was a suitable sport for a girl, but I believed in myself.
• What’s it like being a woman in your sport?
It’s a big responsibility as you have to think about how people are watching you. It’s nice being a champion but being a people’s champion is the most important role I have.
I have the opportunity to share my life and the journey I have been on to become a fighter. I have used my position in the sport to fight for equal rights and opportunities for women.
BEST MOMENTS
‘You need to learn to win and you need to learn to lose’
‘Everything you have in your heart that you think is impossible is possible’
‘You have to believe and do your best’
‘I can give strength and hope’
‘It’s impossible to be wrong if you believe in what you do’
‘When you have a dream, you work at it’
[Business, mindset, entrepreneur, disruptors]
VALUABLE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE HOST
Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “Disruptors”
“If you don't risk anything, you risk everything”
CONTACT METHOD
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Cris Cyborg
FC Featherweight Champion, ranked the #1 P4P Female Fighter in the world by ESPN, undefeated for over a decade and a 3x 145lbs World Champion
Cris Cyborg is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and the former Strikeforce Women’s Featherweight World Champion, Invicta FC World Featherweight Champion and Current UFC Featherweight Champion. Cyborg won the Strikeforce’s title on August 15, 2009, by defeating Gina Carano via first-round by TKO. Cyborg won the Invicta FC Featherweight belt July 13, 2013, by defeating Marloes Coenen in the 4th round by TKO and won the UFC Featherweight Championship on July 29, 2017, by beating Tonya Evinger by TKO in the 3rd round.
Cyborg is currently the #1-ranked pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world by ESPN.Com and the #1-ranked 145-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings.
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