Holm open to 140-pound catchweight bout with Cyborg
The impressive UFC debut of Cris Cyborg has made her a hot commodity, and Holly Holm wants a piece of the action.
In an interview with Dave Ross of 120 Sports, Holm expressed an interest in fighting the Invicta FC featherweight champion at a catchweight of 140 pounds or at the women's bantamweight limit if Cyborg is willing to take the plunge.
"In boxing, I fought in three weight classes," Holm said, according to Marc Raimondi of MMA Fighting. "I'm not gonna say that I'm against going at 140. I actually think Cyborg might able to do 135. Who knows? But that's definitely something that could be an option for the future. I'm actually really happy for her victory. I really like Cyborg. I think she's a great gal."
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Women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate was also quick to suggest a fight with Cyborg after seeing her win at UFC 198, but she implied that it would ideally be at 135 so they could make it a title match.
Holm's flexibility when it comes to the weight might push her to the front of the line for a clash with Cyborg. "The Preacher's Daughter" has been pursuing a rematch with Tate ever since she lost to her at UFC 196, but with Tate's first defense already scheduled and Ronda Rousey missing in action, a fight with Cyborg could be what's best for both women.
"I was just kind of holding on to see if I could get the rematch for the belt," Holm said. "I'm not against fighting Cyborg. It just didn't seem like the right time."
Holm's next fight is against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 20 on July 23.