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MMA: Cris Cyborg snubs retirement after 30th win and calls out Claressa Shields & Kayla Harrison

Cris Cyborg Stuns Fans with Callouts After 30th Win, Eyes Major Fights Ahead

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Cris Cyborg confirmed her intention to continue fighting after securing a hard-fought victory against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa in Florida. Despite expectations of retirement following her 30th win, the PFL featherweight world champion faced challenges controlling her heavier opponent, leading to a decision that went the full five rounds.

The fight was intense, with Cyborg displaying resilience despite Vieira briefly wobbling her in the second round with powerful hooks. All three judges ultimately awarded the fight to Cyborg, reinforcing her legendary status in MMA with a remarkable 21-year career and an eight-year unbeaten streak.

In her post-fight comments, Cyborg made it clear she is ready for new challenges, stating:

I'm ready for anybody. Eight years undefeated. I'm ready for anybody. Any time, any weight.

She specifically called out boxing champion Claressa Shields, accusing her of fear and challenging her to a bout, and even suggested that Shields should "eat less" to meet at middleweight. Additionally, Cyborg turned her attention to former PFL lightweight champion Kayla Harrison, urging her to step up and face her, saying:

Kayla, you've been running for so long... I'm here.

The fight marked Vieira's sixth loss, while Cyborg's victory keeps her as a free agent in MMA, potentially opening doors for high-profile matchups.

On the undercard, Luke Trainer impressively stopped Roland Dunlap in the second round of their light-heavyweight clash, marking Trainer's sixth consecutive win. Other notable victories included Javid Basharat and Eoin Sheridan, adding excitement to the event at the Benchmark International Arena.

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