Ronda Rousey Intends To 'Kill' Cris 'Cyborg' Justino With Her Bare Hands
The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is set to face off against number two contender Cat Zingano, but everything that can set her off like dynamite is the topic of Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino. During the media presser Monday organised by the UFC featuring its biggest stars like Rousey, Conor McGregor and Anderson Silva, Rousey was again questioned on the way she felt about the perceived number two pound-for-pound best woman fighter in mixed martial arts, and she went on an expletive-laden tirade.
"This sport deserves a champion that is way better than her. And if she tries to undo all the work I have done, then I'm going to try and kill her with my bare hands," Rousey said as reported by Bloody Elbow. "And the only person that's going to stop me is going to be the referee."
The 27-year-old judo expert again brought up the topic of the performance-enhancing drugs, or PED, of Cyborg pointing out that there was something fishy going on when she asked to be released just 22 hours after it was announced that out-of-competition drug testing will be enforced. She reiterated her stance of Justino's penchant to enter a fight steroid-laden as tantamount to homicide.
The film actress and model also speculated on the current injury of her rival, hinting that Justino is finding it difficult to make 135 lbs. and had to forego her debut at Invicta FC. Rousey said that due to her steroid use, the former Strikeforce talent had to make weight outside the UFC since doctors advised her that she would medically be in danger if she pursues the drop in weight class.
It is unclear when the two opposing forces would meet, but it is clear that there is a lot of bad blood brewing between the lady fighters. While Rousey is scheduled to defend her title once again on Feb. 28 against Zingano, it is unclear when Cyborg Justino will be medically cleared again to resume training due to a severe ankle injury. Rowdy has long been quoted as willing to face off with all comers including Justino despite her rival's history of PED use.