It appears that Cris Cyborg is human after all and, much like the rest of us, doesn’t actually enjoy getting slapped in the face. Recently, the champ published a video in which coach Jason Parillo does just that before Cyborg’s UFC 219 headliner against Holly Holm. While slaps aren’t an uncommon practice to get MMA fighters pumped before their fights (looking at you, Clay Guida ), this one did look particularly – and painfully – well-executed. But hey, there’s something to be said for tradition.
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That pre-fight slap? Cris Cyborg doesn’t particularly enjoy it, but it serves a purpose – MMA Junkie