The UFC retains its final event of 2017 when it sets up the Octagon for UFC 219 at Las Vegas on December 30. The major event will see the dominant Cristiane”Cyborg” Justino put her UFC featherweight title at stake against Holly Holm.
There is plenty to love beyond the leading Principal event with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Edson Barboza, Carlos Condit and Marc Diakiese on the card.
Cyborg vs Holly Holm
We watch Cyborg (-360) since she’s made a profession from destroying her enemies. Cyborg has ever been one of the most competitive fighters in the industry but the prior Invicta featherweight champion has learned to exploit that thanks to her time with Rafael Cordeiro. The real meat to her game is the jab, as Cyborg will relentlessly throw the jab out before an opponent feels the need to fire back — then she’ll counter with rapid, fight-ending goals.
Cyborg is a massive fighter that owns huge power for tough clinch conflicts — although she’s also technically well served in this area as well. Her natural balance and core strength make takedown attempts typically ineffective.
Holly Holm (+270) is at her best when she can dictate the space and speed of the fight. The former professional fighter is great at picking away at her opponent from a distance thanks to her clean, smooth footwork. At this distance,”The Preacher’s Daughter” tends to throw a steady diet of lefts and then wait for her chance to counter. Though boxing was her first sport, Holm has done a great job adding kicks to her repertoire with the notorious Jackson-Wink oblique kick playing an important role. When a fight gets dirty or she tries to proceed, the former bantamweight champion is much more hittable.
In terms of grappling, Holm is solid in the clinch and owns great takedown defense. However, if an opponent can get Holm to the mat, she doesn’t offer much.
Holm is the stiffest challenge Cyborg has faced since Gina Carano eight years back. Holm has the capacity to possibly frustrate Cyborg together with her motion and distance control. Eventually, Cyborg’s aggressive style will neutralize these advantages.
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