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Video: Fired up Claressa Shields, Halle Berry console Cris Cyborg backstage after UFC 232

Former UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg has released the final edition of her UFC 232 vlog series, and it includes an extensive amount of exclusive backstage footage from before and after her defeat to Amanda Nunes.

Cyborg (20-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) had her 13-year undefeated streak snapped this past weekend when she suffered a stunning 51-second knockout to Nunes (17-4 MMA, 10-1 UFC) in the UFC 232 co-headliner, which took place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Although the matchup between Brazilian champions was viewed as arguably the biggest threat of her career, the nature of how the contest unfolded left many in disbelief. Cyborg, however, handled the defeat with the utmost class and maturity.

Following the fight, Cyborg was met in her locker room by boxing champion and close friend Claressa Shields, who gave some tough love.

“What the (expletive)?” Shields told Cyborg. “I’m not mad about the loss, I’m mad because you know how to (expletive) box. You shouldn’t have been out there just trying to brawl. What the (expletive) did you do that for? You (expletive) jab with me. Jab with her ass.”

Movie star Halle Berry was also present in the locker room both before and after the fight. She formed a relationship with Cyborg prior to UFC 232, and although the outcome was disappointed for her to witness, she said she understands what it means to fail and come back.

“I was shocked, a lot of mixed emotions,” Berry said. “But she’s a champion. You’ll see, she’ll be back. All champions have to face highs and lows. I faced it in my career, we all face it. But she’s a true champion. She’ll be back.”

As Cyborg did her post-fight media rounds, she also ran into former opponent Holly Holm, who provided some words of encouragement.

“I wish you the best with everything,” Holm said to Cyborg. “Hey, what can you do? (God) knows our plan better than us. God bless you.”

Finally, Cyborg sent a message to her fans. She said that even though Nunes and UFC President Dana White don’t seem entirely keen on booking an immediate rematch, she will do her best to push for it.

“The first thing I did after the fight was message my manager and tell him I want a rematch,” Cyborg said. “I know I have the last fight on my UFC contract but we will do everything possible to try and make this fight happen.”

For complete coverage of UFC 232, check out the UFC Events section of the site.

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