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Cris Cyborg's latest reign as champion begins as a testament to her longevity

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The most difficult feat in MMA is getting to the top. The vast majority of the money goes to those who fight for, and win, world championships.

And no one has ever won more championships than Cris “Cyborg” Justino, who added her fourth major belt on Saturday when she finished Julia Budd in the fourth round of their bout in the main event of Bellator 238 at The Forum.

The Bellator title follows a Strikeforce championship in 2009, an Invicta title in 2013 and a UFC belt in 2017.

Staying at the top, though, is nearly as difficult as getting there.