Cyborg (19-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) now holds the UFC’s women’s 145-pound belt. As affirmed by a dominant decision victory over Holly Holm.
The immediate question on Cyborg’s mind is what comes next and the likelihood it might be Amanda Nunes. Interestingly most of Cyborg’s opponents run smaller as they typically successfully cut weight to be in the bantamweight division.
“We have the utmost respect for Cyborg and Holm; it’d be a great fight with either one,” Silveira told Brazilian website Portal do Vale Tudo. “But we believe Amanda could be champion in both divisions, because she has all the tools for that. She is an extremely well rounded fighter and has been showing that she does deserve to face the winner. That’s our main focus for 2018.”
– American Top Team leader Conan Silveira says this could mean a clash between Brazil’s only two UFC champions.
Cyborg lands a flurry at the end of the round and catches Holm!!@CrisCyborg #UFC219 pic.twitter.com/AtWkW0tTWu
— UFC (@ufc) December 31, 2017
Corner Cam🎥 of @HollyHolm#UFC219 pic.twitter.com/ZZJrqOUnsG
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) December 31, 2017
👀 @CrisCyborg lands clean to end the round #UFC219 pic.twitter.com/Ldi8o2yh1z
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) December 31, 2017
Bloody and battered, but both show #Respect
What a fight! #UFC219 pic.twitter.com/dZBLRZBDg0
— UFC (@ufc) December 31, 2017
#AndStill!! @CrisCyborg ends 2017 as the featherweight champ at #UFC219! pic.twitter.com/4Mc03fSKzi
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 31, 2017
“I don’t agree with this fight,” Cyborg said. “I think we could each just stay with our belts, representing Brazil. I wouldn’t like to fight another Brazilian. I always rooted for Amanda. But if it’s something she wants, and her coach wants, I’m ready to fight.
“If it happens, OK. I’m here to fight and whatever the UFC wants. Who knows? The fans will be divided on fight night, but it’s our job.”
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