The number of fighters to hold UFC belts was trimmed from 11 to 10 today when the UFC announced it had officially stripped Germaine de Randamie of the women’s featherweight crown. De Randamie’s (7-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) apparent refusal to defend the belt against Cristiane Justino (17-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) led to decision, and as a result “Cyborg,” meets Megan Anderson (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) for the vacant title at UFC 214, which takes place July 29 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. Related UFC: Yes, Germaine de Randamie stripped of belt due to 'unwillingness' to fight 'Cyborg' To see how the UFC’s decision resonated in the MMA world, as well as the news of a new title fight being booked for UFC 214, check below for the top Twitter reactions to today’s news. * * * * IT'S OFFICIAL‼️ @CrisCyborg will face @MeganA_MMA at #UFC214 for the featherweight title! ➡️ https://t.co/NmdmmU2nyE pic.twitter.com/8ZuAXwgyXn — UFC (@ufc) June 19, 2017 The fact that I am fighting @MeganA_mma in 40 days 4 the @UFC belt just proves @shanknapp and @InvictaFights has always put the fighters 1st — #UFC214 #LetsGoChamp (@criscyborg) June 19, 2017 I didn't make the @UFC give me a title shot by winning.
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