Cris Cyborg rebounded from her first loss in more than a decade on Saturday when she defeated Felicia Spencer in the UFC 240 co-headliner.
Cyborg (21-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) fought out her UFC contract with the contest, and with the unanimous decision win set herself up with a rematch against women’s featherweight champ Amanda Nunes should she re-sign with the organization after beating Spencer (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in the co-main event matchup, which went down at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Cyborg’s victory over Spencer at UFC 240.
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It's time for the #UFC240 co-main event as former champ @CrisCyborg takes on undefeated rising contender Felicia Spencer (@FeeNom479).
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/zPgWOz6RVc pic.twitter.com/7zn67MJKtA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 28, 2019
Felicia Spencer out to "We Will Rock You" by Queen.
Cris Cyborg to "Galileu (Ao Vivo) by Fernandinho#UFC #UFC240
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) July 28, 2019
#UFC240 Closing Betting Odds:
Cris Cyborg (-400) vs. Felicia Spencer (+300)
💵 Live Now -> @ESPN+ #PPV @Jon_Anik @joerogan @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/yQru64P8JV
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 28, 2019
I for sure thought Cyborg wouldn't come out just swinging… #UFC240
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 28, 2019
Parillo smartly calling for more leg kicks…
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) July 28, 2019
Spencer is somehow making this competitive and looking like she doesn’t belong in there al l at the same time.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 28, 2019
Less than a minute in and Cyborg is cut. Nope, didn't expect to type that tonight.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 28, 2019
THROW THE SPINNING SHIT NOW FELICIA!!! #UFC240 #goodfight #omg
— Justin Buchholz (@JustinBuchholz) July 28, 2019
Wow Spencer’s tough!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 28, 2019
Whowee
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) July 28, 2019
Cris Cyborg wins round one over Felicia Spencer, 10-9. But Spencer made her use a lot of energy, and cut her on the forehead. No takedowns for Spencer but not a bad round for her at all. Cyborg's gas tank worth monitoring.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 28, 2019
I have Cyborg winning the first round but she is walking into a LOT of punches
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) July 28, 2019
Cyborg be like… #UFC240 #WMMA pic.twitter.com/VyCY483zsx
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 28, 2019
It doesn’t take much to make Cyborg mad #UFC240 pic.twitter.com/iCgSHh9dNh
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 28, 2019
Whoa!! This fight!! Cyborg vs Spencer!! @ufc @btsportufc #ufc240
— Caroline Pearce (@CarolinePearce) July 28, 2019
Rogan just WILL NOT STOP telling the audience how exhausted Cyborg is as she be batters Spencer all over the cage. His narrative is embarrassing and untrue.
— Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) July 28, 2019
Joe Rogan has completely and utterly lost it #UFC240
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 28, 2019
Female Canadian Homer Simpson ?
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 28, 2019
Likely 20-18 Cyborg, but a good round for Spencer who is keeping it close.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 28, 2019
Why do they keep talking about a five round fight? When this is a three round fight! Did I miss something? #UFC240
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 28, 2019
Jason Parillo a true professional in the corner and Rob Monroe handling that cut 👌👌👌 Cyborg needs one more, great fight! #UFC240
— Justin Buchholz (@JustinBuchholz) July 28, 2019
There are only two girls in or above cyborg level. Amanda nunes obviously and Kayla Harrison. There are levels and those 3 woman separate themselves. #spencertoughtho #cyborgnoheadmovement #cyborgtoemotional #nodisrespect
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) July 28, 2019
This is a number one contender fight for the UFC and Bellator #UFC240
— Anthony Walker (@AntWalkerMMA) July 28, 2019
Odes should be written about Spencer's chin.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) July 28, 2019
What a fight !
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 28, 2019
Have it 30-27 Cyborg
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 28, 2019
Awesome fight baby!! This ladies are tough as nails!! #ufc240 cyborg with the win!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 28, 2019
Congratulations on the victory @CrisCyborg! pic.twitter.com/sSUXzvAirb
— Scott Coker (@ScottCoker) July 28, 2019
Congrats, I’m ready for this…. again @criscyborg. Parabéns, vamos lá novamente. @danawhite
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) July 28, 2019
Felicia Spencer (@FeeNom479) has her head held high despite a losing effort against Cris Cyborg. #UFC240 pic.twitter.com/IZVRG2OaR0
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 28, 2019
A big win for @criscyborg on the last fight of her UFC deal. Is this the last time she walks out of the octagon? #UFC240 pic.twitter.com/dUrvqgHu6U
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 28, 2019
#UFC240 results: @CrisCyborg def. Felicia Spencer via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/WMmCk4fWT4 pic.twitter.com/Q49V5Ptycq
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 28, 2019
For complete coverage of UFC 240, check out the UFC Results.
