Cris Cyborg claims Claressa Shields quit MMA due to difficulty

Cris Cyborg criticized Claressa Shields for leaving mixed martial arts, suggesting it was too challenging for her. In a recent social media post, Cyborg stated that Shields could be a purple or brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by now but has chosen to focus on boxing instead. She compared their boxing experiences, indicating they have both had eight fights but that she achieved this during her reign as an MMA world champion. The ongoing feud between the two fighters, including claims about a past sparring session and a refused fight offer, continues as Cyborg predicted an easy victory against Shields in a potential matchup.

• 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cris Cyborg says Claressa Shields quit MMA because it was 'too hard'