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Cris Cyborg slams 'hypocritical' Ronda Rousey for comments on fat-shaming

The Brazilian bruiser responds to comments made by "Rowdy" in regards to Hollywood shunning her physique in between fights.

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Cris Cyborg is back at it again.

After perennial protagonist (or antagonist depending upon which side of the coin you lie on) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight queen Ronda Rousey blasted "Tinsletown" for fat-shaming her in the past, the reigning Invicta FC featherweight titleholder took notice and issued this rebuttal on her Facebook account, claiming that "Rowdy" was a "hypocrite" and "bully" herself (via Bloody Elbow).

I find it Hypocritical of @rondarousey to complain about people in Hollywood being critical of her body image, talking...

Posted by Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos on Friday, October 9, 2015

While Cyborg, whose real name is Cristiane Justino, rose to fame in mixed martial arts (MMA) as a deadly striker in Striekforce and then Invicta FC, Rousey and UFC President Dana White have taken shots at the Brazilian's physique from afar, which last nearly prompted legal action from the former.

A fight between the pair of bruising combatants has been discussed for the last few years, only to have the flames put out; then stokedput out and stoked once more.

The 30-year-old is busy tossing fellas around in a moviealongside UFC women's bantamweight fighters Holly Holm and Miesha Tate, but promises to shed light on her next opponent and fight date soon, according to her Facebook post.

In the meantime, let Cyborg leave you with some good gospel.

"Our true self worth and lasting legacy comes from the way we treat one another, how well we help our communities, and our ability to serve god."

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