Cyborg Retires From Mixed Martial Arts Following Latest Defeat

By BJPENN.COM News - May 8, 2014

Evangelista ‘Cyborg’ Santos, has retired from Mixed Martial Arts.

After a seventeen-year career, the Brazilian won 19 of 35 professional bouts, fought around the globe, including stints in Sengoku and Strikeforce.

The former-spouse of female champion Chris Cyborg, leaves the sport on the heels of a quick and violent defeat delivered by devastating striker, Melvin Manhoef. (replay Here)

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