Over the last few days, JacksonWink photographer Mark Aragon has been on the receiving end of a tidal wave of scorn, having made some truly ugly comments about UFC women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg on Instagram in the wake of her UFC 219 win over Holly Holm.
The staff photographer from Jackson-Wink posted this last night. Apparently he was also credentialed to the fights. Would expect a lot more from such a well respected gym. https://t.co/EYXRLE4Vs4 pic.twitter.com/YaAMuEyJOA
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) December 31, 2017
In the midst of this backlash, Aragon offered his attempt at an apology:
Unsurprisingly, however, this statement didn’t smooth things over with Cyborg and her team, who repeatedly demanded the UFC strip Aragon of his media credentials.
Eventually, the UFC heeded Cyborg’s demands, announcing in a statement that the photographer was no longer credentialed.
“UFC is aware and troubled with the recent statements made by a social media representative from the JacksonWink MMA Academy in Albuquerque, New Mexico as it concerns women’s featherweight champion, Cris Cyborg. UFC does not condone or tolerate the remarks that were used. The organization has reached out to the JacksonWink team to inform them that the individual in question will not be granted access for future events.”
Now, Cyborg has reacted to this development. Unsurprisingly, she is pleased that the UFC took action.
I want to thank the @ufc for showing their support. everyone is entitled to a work environment free from sexual harassment and prejudice pic.twitter.com/u3AwIVIUkL
— #CyborgNation (@criscyborg) January 3, 2018
Do you think the UFC took appropriate action after Mark Aragon’s comments about Cris Cyborg?
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 1/3/2018.