17 Facts About Cindy Dandois

Cindy Dandois was born on 26 October 1984 and is a Belgian female mixed martial artist.

Cindy Dandois formerly competed in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions in Invicta and the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Lightweight division in the Professional Fighters League.

Cindy Dandois began her judo training at the age of 5 under the training of Johan Laats, and freestyle wrestling at age 8 under Joseph Mewis.

Cindy Dandois has six children: Naomi, Eleftherios, Lola Katerina, Nafisatu, Denahi and Sara-Mae.

In January 2009, Cindy Dandois made her professional MMA debut, defeating Marloes Coenen.

Cindy Dandois was going to fight Gina Carano after the latter had lost to Cris Cyborg, but had to withdraw due to getting pregnant.

Cindy Dandois then submitted Jessamyn Duke via armbar submission at Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs Esquibel.

Cindy Dandois was later scheduled to face Cris Cyborg at a 140-pound catchweight, but the fight was cancelled.

In February 2017, it was announced that Cindy Dandois had signed with the UFC.

Cindy Dandois later announced on her Instagram that she had been released from the UFC.

Cindy Dandois then signed with the Japanese promotion Rizin Fighting Federation.

Cindy Dandois made her debut against Reina Miura at Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round on December 29,2017.

Cindy Dandois faced Olga Rubin on November 15,2018 at Bellator 209 She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Cindy Dandois made her debut against Kaitlin Young at PFL 3 on May 6,2021.

Cindy Dandois faced Kayla Harrison on June 25,2021 at PFL 6.

Cindy Dandois lost the bout in the first round via an arm bar submission.

In November 2019, Cindy Dandois accused her then boyfriend Mustapha Brika, who is a MMA fighter, of assaulting her and breaking her nose.