Gabi Garcia has revealed Cris ‘Cyborg’ will be coaching her in preparation for her bout with 52 year old Shinobu Kandori at the Rizin Year-End event on December 31st. She’ll also be in her corner at the event.

Speaking on her Facebook page, Garcia (3-0-0) said “By my side, one of my coaches will be a woman, yes the best MMA fighter in the world will be in my corner in my fight. Cris Cyborg thank you“. (Translated from Portuguese).

Several MMA heavyweight stars have hit out at the fact that Gabi Garcia is fighting a 52 year old retired pro-wrestler/MMA fighter who has not fought in 16 years. 6’5ft kickboxing champ Katya Kavaleva said “they chose this lady who is 52 years old and even though she was a great champion this is more like a WWE event now” whilst former Garcia opponent Destanie Yarbrough told us “So sad she won’t rematch me but will fight her. Completely a joke. Rizin likes freaks shows. I guess this is what they want.” Both women expressed interest in fighting her at the event.

What are your opinions on Cris ‘Cyborg’ helping Garcia out for the fight? Do you agree with the stars that the fight is a mismatch? Let us know in the comments below.

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