UFC fighters react to Cyborg's 81-second UFC debut

By Jonathan Bradley, Jonathan Bradley

Published May 15, 2016

CURITIBA, BRAZIL - MAY 14: Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino of Brazil celebrates after defeating Leslie Smith in their women's catchweight bout during the UFC 198 event at Arena da Baixada stadium on May 14, 2016 in Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Women's MMA legend Cris Cyborg lived up to the hype in her UFC debut, needing just 1:21 to dismantle game opponent Leslie Smith on the main card at UFC 198 in her home country of Brazil.

Cyborg, who holds the Invicta FC featherweight title, backed Smith against the cage with blistering combinations, landing 22 of 32 strikes en route to the stoppage victory.

Fighters from across the UFC landscape were obviously impressed by the performance as they hopped on Twitter to express their take on the fight. Check out some of the best reactions to Cyborg's 81-second win at UFC Women's MMA legend Cris Cyborg lived up to the hype in her UFC debut, needing just 1:21 to dismantle game opponent Leslie Smith on the main card at UFC 198 in her home country of Brazil.

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