Cyborg will not be Ronda Rouseys next opponent after record-breaking UFC 184

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Ronda Rousey gets ready to fight Cat Zingano in a UFC 184 mixed martial arts bantamweight title bout Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. Rousey won after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into the firstround.

By Case Keefer (contact)

Sunday, March 1, 2015 | 1:40 a.m.

Los Angeles

One name momentarily dislodged the grins on the faces of some of Ronda Rouseys friends, family members and teammates after UFC 184.

The mention of Cristaine Cyborg Justino at the post-fight press conference elicited groans from the Rousey contingent. UFC President Dana White drowned them out along with the possibility of a bout between the two best female fighters happening any time soon.

The thing with Cyborg is making that weight, White said. I just dont know if she can make the weight. If she could make the weight a couple times, wed see what we could do.

Cyborg established herself as the greatest female fighter in the world at 145 pounds before Rousey broke into the UFC and far surpassed her perception- and visibility-wise as a dominant champion at 135 pounds.

Given the twos war of words over the years, Cyborg is the only fighter Rousey hasnt fought who could provoke a negative reaction from the champions camp. Shes also the only fighter left who wouldnt be a colossal underdog against Rousey.

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Cyborg will not be Ronda Rouseys next opponent after record-breaking UFC 184

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