November 23, 2024

Cris Cyborg calls out Holly Holm for UFC 219 title bout in Las Vegas

Cris Cyborg called out Holly Holm moments after winning the UFC featherweight belt at UFC 214. Now, she has a date in mind for the potential clash.

The Brazilian star finished Tonya Evinger in Anaheim, Calif., on July 29, to claim the vacant 145-pound championship, and is targeting a return on Las Vegas’ UFC 219 card on Dec. 30.

“#CyborgNation I just called my manager @primetime360esm and told him I want to fight @hollyholm #UFC219in LAS VEGAS #CyborgVHolm if you want to see this fight New Years now is the time to send your messages to the @ufc@danawhite”

On the Portuguese portion of the post, Cyborg calls Holm “Ronda killer”, in a reference to “The Preacher’s Daughter’s” epic knockout win over Ronda Rousey in 2015.

Holm lost three in a row since that win, but recently bounced back with a head kick knockout over Bethe Correia. Cyborg hasn’t lost in 19 bouts, including 16 knockouts.

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