You know how some rivalries never seem to die down? Cris Cyborg, the former UFC featherweight champion, has just added fuel to the fire with ex-UFC and WWE star Ronda Rousey. This weekend, Cyborg, who is still reigning supreme in Bellator and recently won the PFL featherweight championship, took a fun but sharp jab at Rousey’s striking game on social media, one that is enough to reignite the feud between the two. So, what did she say?
Well, she went to X and delivered a statement that had fight fans laughing, and possibly Rousey herself felt a little hot under the collar. In a legendary piece of fighter banter, the 39-year-old wrote on X, “I once saw her shadow boxing, and her shadow won.” Oof. Now that’s quite a short and sharp remark that directly addresses what many consider to be a big weakness in Rousey’s otherwise great MMA game. Well, that’s quite a verbal sting that’s good enough to remind everyone of their long-standing animosity.
Now, for those who are wondering why this is still happening, let’s go back a little bit. Back in their UFC heyday, one of the most talked-about prospective bouts was between Cyborg, the terrifying featherweight, and Rousey, the apparently unstoppable bantamweight queen. Fans salivated at the idea of these two formidable ladies finally entering the Octagon to determine who was actually the best. However, despite all of the hype and back-and-forth trash talk, the fight never took place, especially since Cyborg joined the UFC after Rousey had already left MMA.
Despite never locking horns inside the cage, Cyborg and ‘Rowdy’ have long had a tense relationship. When their names are mentioned together, there’s definitely an aura of unfinished business that you can feel. The 39-year-old’s latest social media post appears to be a continuation of that story, a reminder that even if they’ve parted ways in the fight world, the lingering hatred remains. But the real winners in this whole situation are the fans, who did not shy away from sharing their reactions.
Fans left divided after the epic one-liner on Ronda Rousey
Cris Cyborg’s social media jab was short, but it resonated strongly throughout the MMA community. Her brilliant one-liner—“I once saw her shadow boxing and her shadow won”—hits deeper due to the years of friction between her and Ronda Rousey. While it elicited many laughs and nods of approval, it also started an eruption of conflicting reactions. For every fan who laughed in the comments, another jumped in to protect Ronda Rousey’s legacy.
Cyborg’s camp celebrated a field day. “Lol , very funny, but somehow I believe her,” one user joked, as everyone had witnessed the flaws in the boxing technique of ‘Rowdy.’ Another added, “It was a referee-stops-contest.” The internet didn’t stop there; someone stated, “I’ve seen that too. Every clip of Ronda shadowboxing ever ,” a joke that instantly gained popularity in the comments section. Even the more self-aware followers joined in the fun, with a relatable confession: “I feel for her; I’ve lost my fair share of rounds to the shadows. Been swept pretty hard by them too.” Well, it looks like the fans saw the burn as both brutal and realistic.
But just when it seemed like Cyborg had the last laugh, Ronda Rousey’s supporters struck back. “Ronda Rousey still had a way better career than Cyborg and would’ve cooked Cyborg if they fought,” one person confidently stated. Another user argued that the Holly fight was the sole legitimate loss after a hiatus: “After a layoff… the Holly fight is the only legit loss.” One fan even mocked Cyborg’s comic timing, writing, “Rumors had it that Cyborg needed 3 days to come up with that line.” Of course, there would always be that user who asked the clichéd question: “Ok. But who the hell is Cyborg?” Whether it was praise or condemnation, Cyborg’s post sparked debate, and fans are still debating who actually won. What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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