Updated MAR 05, 2015 11:26a ET <\/p>\n
After yet another quick and decisive win over a tough opponent this past week at UFC 184, Ronda Rouseyis again on the searchfor a challenging opponent. And, as has often happened before, the feared name of InvictaFC 145-pound champion Cris \"Cyborg\" Justino came up as a possible new foe for the UFC's 135-pound champ. <\/p>\n
Rousey and UFC president Dana White continue to insist that Justino would need to come down in weight in order to challenge the face of women's MMA. In a recent interview with Bruce Buffer and TJ DeSantis on the \"It's Time\" podcast, \"Cyborg\" said that she'll try to do whatever it takes to make the super-fight happen. You can listen to the full podcast below. <\/p>\n
The Brazilian is confident that Rousey would have a tougher time against her than she has against every other opponent she's faced thus far. \"Ronda has never fought somebody who punched her face,\" she said. <\/p>\n
\"You know, I think Miesha Tate punched a couple times, and [Ronda] wasn't comfortable. Of course, because she's not a striker. But, I think she's never fought like me.\" <\/p>\n
Justino is well-trained on the ground as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, but her specialty is the type of Muay Thai stand-up striking that she used to defend her title last Friday in just 46 seconds against Charmaine Tweet. Rousey has showed a willingness to throw punches, and even has two KO wins to her credit. <\/p>\n
However, the two-time judo Olympian is still a takedown and arm-bar specialist. Rousey has also appeared to have a power and athleticism advantage over most opponents. <\/p>\n
Justino believes that wouldn't be the case if they fought one another. \"I think there will be a difference in power, and a difference in strikes,\" she said. <\/p>\n
\"I don't think she can do what she does to all the girls, with me. I don't know. Maybe, maybe not. But, I don't think so. Man, she's good at judo, but I don't think she can do [to me] what she does to the other girls.\" <\/p>\n
Justino went on to say that she recently signed a seven-fight contract with Invicta, to fight at 145 pounds, but that there's a possibility that she could fight lighter. If she has her way, her and Rousey will meet at a catchweight of 140 pounds, where they would each have to compromise a bit. <\/p>\n
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