The UFC retains its last 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 place her UFC featherweight title on the line against Holly Holm.
There is plenty to love beyond the stellar 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) because she’s made a profession out of ruining her opponents. Cyborg has ever been among the most aggressive fighters in the industry however, the former Invicta featherweight champion has learned to exploit that thanks to her time with Rafael Cordeiro. The actual meat to her game is the jab, as Cyborg will relentlessly throw the jab out before a competitor feels the need to fire back — then she will counter with rapid, fight-ending goals.
Cyborg is a huge fighter who possesses huge strength for demanding clinch conflicts — although she is also technically well served in this region as well. Her normal balance and core power make takedown attempts typically ineffective.
Holly Holm (+270) is at her best when she can dictate the space and speed of the struggle. The former professional fighter is excellent at picking away at her competition from a distance thanks to her clean, smooth footwork. At this distance,”The Preacher’s Daughter” will throw a steady diet of lefts and then await her chance to counter. Though boxing was her first sport, Holm has done a great job adding kicks for her repertoire with the notorious Jackson-Wink oblique kick playing an integral role. When a fight gets dirty or she attempts to move forward, the former bantamweight champion is much more hittable.
In terms of grappling, Holm is solid in the clinch and possesses great takedown defense. However, if an opponent can get Holm to the mat, she does not offer much.
Holm is the stiffest challenge Cyborg has confronted since Gina Carano eight decades ago. Holm has the ability to possibly frustrate Cyborg with her movement and space control. Finally, Cyborg’s aggressive fashion will neutralize these benefits.

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