Shields Recounts “Unfriendly” Sparring Match With Cris Cyborg

Reigning women’s UFC featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has earned a reputation for being dangerous on the feet, with a bevy of high level finished to her name. Following a sparring session with former champion Claressa Shields, Shields has come forward with her thoughts on the UFC title holder.

“We did 4 rounds.” Shields said. “It was supposed to be 6. But after 4, her coach said we were done.”

“We cool. A lot of girls are intimidated.”

“She definitely wants to learn. When we sparred.. yes we are cool but we had never been in the ring with each other.

“When we sparred, it wasn’t friendly at all.”

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