A huge women's fight is in talks, and it does not involve UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey at all. <\/p>\n
According to MMAFighting's Ariel Helwani, a showdown between two feared strikers in Holly Holm and Cristiane \"Cyborg\" Santos is being discussed by Holm's camp. <\/p>\n
Holm's coach, Mike Winklejohn, told MMAfighting that preliminary negotiations have begun for a Holm vs. Cyborg pay-per-view fight if their camp cannot come to terms with the UFC. <\/p>\n
Holm's management recently met with UFC President Dana White, and the UFC executive reportedly expressed no interest in signing the standout female fighter. If the two sides cannot negotiate a deal which satisfies both sides, Holm vs. Cyborg may occur outside of the UFC's legendary Octagon. <\/p>\n
Winklejohn said that this matchup does not have to take place on the MMA's biggest stage to succeed. The name value alone would plant butts in seats and sell tickets. <\/p>\n
\"Why do you think people tune in to boxing?\" Winklejohn said. \"Names. Not because Bob Arum or Don King was throwing a fight; it was all because [Mike] Tyson was fighting.\" <\/p>\n
Winklejohn appears to be dead on in that sentiment, as Holm vs. Cyborg is unquestionably the biggest \"striker vs. striker\" matchup possible given the current landscape of female fighting. <\/p>\n
Cyborg recently lost a professional Muay Thai bout to Jorina Baars at Glory 14, but the Brazilian powerhouse showcased a ton of heart and resolve against a superior opponent, capturing fans' fascination in the process. <\/p>\n
Holm, on the other hand, will fightJuliana Werner at Legacy FC 30 April 4 for the promotion's bantamweight title. <\/p>\n
Holm is undefeated in professional mixed martial arts action and is an 18-time world champion boxer in three different weight classes, boasting a 33-2-3 overall record inside the ring. <\/p>\n
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