It seems Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino has had enough of people making fun of her and calling her names, especially the company she works for — the UFC. Recently, UFC female fighter Angela Magana made fun of Cyborg on Social Media. Suffice to say, Cyborg didn’t take it too well.
In a heartfelt message on Facebook that Cyborg sent to her fans, she detailed how much she has had to put up with. And that she’s tired of it all. Here’s what she had to say.
Cyborg’s message is loud and clear
“It is no secret I have been a victim of online bullying. At times in my career it has felt like there has been a team of writers using the internet to shape the public’s vision of my company’s brand. Often attempting to make me look like the face of anabolic abuse in the sport of MMA,” said Cyborg.
“While it has been years since someone has said I looked like “Wanderlia Silva in a dress”. It doesn’t feel that long ago that I was listening to someone give me advice on how cutting off my dick would help me to make 135lbs easier,” Cyborg continued.
“It should never be acceptable for a company to allow their employees to develop a culture where sexual harassment, racial prejudices, or female discrimination are acceptable in the work place.”
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Cyborg was referring to an incident between herself and Angela Magana
Cyborg was recently charged with misdemeanor battery by Las Vegas police after an altercation between her and UFC strawweight Angela Magana. The scuffle occurred at the UFC’s annual Athlete Retreat. Cyborg ended up punching Magana in the face.
Cyborg wasn’t happy with Magana’s recent tirades aimed at her on Social Media. Among the most notable was a Tweet showing Cyborg in a superhero costume posing with cancer-stricken children. It was placed beside a photo of the infamous horror movie character Jigsaw from the movie series “Saw”. The Tweet read “Who wore it better?” and asked fans to vote in a poll.
While Cyborg is no stranger at dishing out her own trash talk, Magana’s Tweet was truthfully distasteful. In all honesty, it was going a little too far. Cyborg has every reason to be disappointed.
The UFC featherweight continued her message
“When two companies work together. It is not only money, but the relationships within those companies, that establish the value, length, and success of the partnerships. Feeling welcomed, respected, and having trust that the two companies are mutually beneficial and seeking the same goals is essential for any success in a long term commitment. While profitability is important it can not be the only factor when determining a merger of two companies. Because for what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” added Cyborg.
“For me it is simple to see the things I value. I am a family girl from Brazil who is not impressed by the lights of the show and the sound of the radio. While I do place some value in money. I also know the joys of working for a company that values respect, loyalty, and honesty amongst its associates. And discourages a workplace where sexual harassment, racial prejudices, and discrimination against females fighters is acceptable promotion.”
After which, she signed off saying: “Love, Cris Cyborg.”
It is clear that this unfortunate incident has deeply affected a lot of parties. Not the least of which is Cyborg herself. A lot of fighters like to dish out the trash talk nowadays, Magana included. Some fighters like Cyborg definitely don’t appreciate it though.
