Cris Cyborg's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Cris Cyborg's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
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| Facial Injuries | Face | 2016-09-23 | Required medical attention and time off for recovery. | Cris Cyborg sustained a broken nose and facial cuts during a fight, which required medical treatment and a period of rest to heal properly. | Injury occurred during a fight. | 2 months | Received medical treatment for the broken nose and facial cuts, followed by rest and gradual return to training. | Short-term interruption in training and competition. | Experienced discomfort and concern about facial injuries impacting future fights. | No significant prior facial injuries reported. | Returned to competition after a short recovery period. | Moderate | Medical treatment for broken nose and cuts. | Emergency medical team and facial specialist. | No long-term impact on performance. | Improved defensive techniques to protect the face during fights. | Missed a couple of months of competition. | Pain, swelling, and bleeding from the nose and facial cuts. | Low to moderate, depending on fight conditions. | Support from medical team, coaches, and family. | Local medical facility and home rest. |
| Hand Injuries | Right Hand | 2013-12-13 | Required surgery and rehabilitation. | Cris Cyborg suffered a broken right hand during a training session in preparation for a fight. This injury required surgical intervention to repair. | Injury occurred during a training session. | 6 months | Underwent surgery followed by a structured rehabilitation program to regain strength and mobility in the hand. | Missed several months of training and competition. | Experienced frustration and anxiety due to the prolonged recovery period. | None reported for the right hand prior to this incident. | Successfully returned to competition after recovery. | Severe | Surgical intervention and physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist. | No long-term impact reported; regained full function. | Increased focus on hand protection during training. | Several months of competition missed. | Severe pain and inability to move the hand. | Moderate, with a focus on preventive measures. | Support from family, coaches, and medical team. | Local sports medicine facility. |
| Knee Injuries | Left Knee | 2015-03-27 | Required surgery and extensive rehabilitation. | Cris Cyborg tore her ACL in her left knee during a fight, which required reconstructive surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process. | Injury occurred during a fight. | 9 months | Underwent ACL reconstruction surgery followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation program to restore knee stability and strength. | Significant time away from competition and training. | Faced mental challenges due to the long recovery and uncertainty about returning to peak performance. | No prior serious knee injuries reported. | Returned to competition but required a gradual buildup to full fighting capacity. | Severe | ACL reconstruction surgery and physical therapy. | Orthopedic surgeon and physical therapist specialized in sports injuries. | Increased risk of future knee problems, but no immediate impact on performance. | Enhanced focus on knee strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. | Missed nearly a year of competition. | Immediate pain, swelling, and instability in the knee. | High, requiring ongoing preventive measures. | Extensive support from medical team, coaches, and family. | Specialized sports injury clinic. |
Cris Cyborg's Sports Injuries Videos
Cris Cyborg UFC 240 MMA cut so deep you can see her skull.
Cris Cyborg dominated UFC 240, landing a career-high 121 significant strikes in a three-round bout against Felicia Spencer. Cyborg showcased her superior endurance, skills, and power, maintaining focus and composure throughout the fight. Despite taking some hits, she kept her cool and secured a unanimous decision victory with a score of 30-27. The fight demonstrated Cyborg's relentless determination and ability to execute her strategy effectively.
Cris Cyborg's History with Weight Cutting | OTL Archives | ESPN MMA
Outside the Lines chronicled the issues with weight cutting in MMA and featured the struggles Cris Cyborg faced making 140 pounds. Cyborg, who weighs close to 175 pounds normally, fights at 145 but was required by the UFC to fight at 140 pounds. This extreme weight cut is dangerous, often leading to severe dehydration and health risks. Despite being one of the most dangerous female fighters, Cyborg has faced challenges being recognized as a champion in the UFC due to weight class constraints. Measures have been taken to address extreme weight cutting, but the issue persists. Cyborg was offered a 145-pound title fight but turned it down due to health concerns from her last weight cut. The UFC later announced a 145-pound title fight without her, leading to further disputes. Cyborg remains determined to fight for a title in the UFC, emphasizing the continuous struggle outside the cage.
