Angela Magana issues challenge to 'Cyborg' Justino as alleged punch incident investigated

UFC women’s bantamweight Angela Magana wants to fight Cristiane Justino – at least on the mat.

Magana today issued a challenge, tweeting she wants to grapple “Cyborg” after Justino allegedly punched her at the UFC Athletes Summit over the weekend.

“I challenge cyborg 2 jujitsu match bc of weight differ w a gi & no time limit #illchokeyououtbitch #behringjiujitsu #idontfightinthestreets,” Magana wrote.

Justino did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Magana (11-8 MMA, 0-2 UFC) apparently wants revenge after Justino (17-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) allegedly punched her outside the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, which hosted the fighter summit. Justino reportedly was angry at several disparaging tweets aimed at her by Magana, and it didn’t take long before a physical confrontation broke out.

Police arrived on the scene and cited Justino for misdemeanor battery, which carries a potential jail term of six months and a $1,000 fine.

Since the incident, Magana has claimed Justino would lose her job with the UFC and attacked her because she was overcome with “roid rage.” UFC President Dana White said the promotion is looking into the matter and will decide its course of action after police examine the case.

Although Magana told police she wants to press charges against Justino, she apparently also wants to settle things without the law. But even in a grappling match, the scales would be tipped against her.

Magana competes in the women’s strawweight division, where she is 0-2 after appearing on “The Ultimate Fighter 20” alongside up-and-coming 115-pound fighters. Justino, meanwhile, fights at featherweight and reportedly walks around between 170 and 180 pounds. The Brazilian is unbeaten since her professional MMA debut and is widely thought to be the most dominant female fighter in the world.

Still, Magana thinks she can give “Cyborg” her comeuppance as long as she has unlimited time.

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