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NewsHolly Holm vs. Megan Anderson in the works for UFC 225 in Chicago (chicagotribune.com)

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[–]_A_Day_In_The_Life_your teeth look great 119 points120 points  (39 children)

why does it seem like holly is always one fight away from a title shot or getting one even though she never wins against quality people anymore.

[–]karl100589Bowling: More popular then Nunes 99 points100 points  (30 children)

She's the number 1 contender despite going 1-4. Ridiculous

[–]SuperSwoledierConor can beat Poirier today in a rematch 65 points66 points  (0 children)

What’s crazier is that her 1-4 stretch includes 3 losses in title fights

[–]fightbackcbd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gettin that machida treatment, won’t leave the top five for like 10 years no matter what happens

[–]daredevilxp9Interim Chickenweight Champion 8 points9 points  (0 children)

She’s given us the only truly interesting cyborg fight in the ufc, all the others were just blow outs

[–]EagusTVMarijuana Guy 47 points48 points  (23 children)

To be fair 2 of those losses were decisions to Valentina, and Cyborg. She had a close fight with Meisha...until she got choked out in the 5th and that stupid ass GDR fight should of been a win....id like to say most people would agree she won that fight

[–][deleted] 23 points24 points  (15 children)

An argument can be made for a 47-47 but gdr won 3 rounds.

[–]HokemPokem 36 points37 points  (14 children)

You don't win the round when you punch after the bell....twice. You get DQ'd end of story.

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (8 children)

If the referee dont acknowledge it then it technically didnt happen.

[–]HokemPokem 26 points27 points  (7 children)

She didn't get DQ'd. She should have though. Just because you get away with cheating, doesn't mean you didnt cheat. It happened.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

She were still the better fighter imo. Should have been a draw.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Shoulda, coulda, woulda. It didn't happen therefore she lost. By that logic any decision is not legit if you disagree..

[–]kickler 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I don't quite think that's the logical conclusion... I think the argument is more that GDR's cheating was egregious and undeniable.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

So was Jose Aldo's fence grab that prevented Mendes from a takedown and landed the knee that ko'd him right after or Cheick Kongo's knee's to the balls of crocop. The outcome of the fight is done, acting like what should've happened matters to the outcome is ridiculous.

[–]TriplePlusBadBarboza finds beatings kinky. 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Should Aldo have been dq'd against Mendes?

[–]HokemPokem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. And speaking of Mendes, he should have been DQ'd vs Conor for the fucking disgusting attempts at opening up the cut. Over and over.

Seriously. The UFC and MMA in general need to start punishing this stuff even if the ref misses it. Every other sport does.

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    [–]jasonthecowboy 1 point2 points  (2 children)

    She was 4 rounds up in the meisha fight. Not close but fucked up in the last minutes of the fight.

    [–]karl100589Bowling: More popular then Nunes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    Round 2 was an easy 10-8 for Meisha.

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      [–]TriplePlusBadBarboza finds beatings kinky. 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Most people would be wrong.

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        [–]MutatiionTeam Whittaker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

        I mean it's featherweight, anybody in 145 is 1 away from a title shot. They've been bringing in 135ers from other organisations for cyborg.

        (However I agree holly has done next to nothing since the ronda win. I don't know why she's still a hyped fighter)

        [–]joyhammerpants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        The way chael explains it, she's still number 2 because those were close fights, and the women's divisions are too shallow.

        [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Female Florian

        [–]jayteeayyAustralia 12 points13 points  (0 children)

        Thin division + star power

        [–]JMA_ZFI dab with Sterling 16 points17 points  (4 children)

        Simply because she's the girl who dethroned Ronda and in a big way. She will always be a drawl to casuals because of that no matter what her recent streak looks like.

        [–]Giantballzachs 10 points11 points  (3 children)

        Holly only ever looked great against Ronda. Every other fight since then she’s been the mediocre fighter everyone thought she was going into the Ronda fight.

        [–]xshogunx13Cheesus is my Steroids 2 points3 points  (1 child)

        I thought she looked good through the Miesha fight, at least when she wasn't on the ground, and probably would have won the decision if she hadn't gotten subbed late. The fight with Bethe was awful until she kicked her in the head, and everyone was like "ohhh she's back!!!" No, Bethe was just retarded.

        [–]Headflight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        She was picking Miesha apart until she got taken down in (I think) the last round. It's gotta be a mental thing for her. She seems nervous up there.

        [–]evilf23I faced the pain and all i got was this shitty flair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        The usurper's curse. Dethrone a long time dominant champ and your career goes south pretty quick. Holly, Weidman, Hendricks, and i wouldn't be shocked to see Cody follow a similar trajectory if history is any indication.

        [–]5_Star_ManLook how they massacred my Choi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

        'Cause the division is dead in the water.

        [–]TeddysBigStickGOOFCON 1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Because she fights in the two weakest divisions and is popular.

        [–]angrypachydermTeam Namajunas 315 points316 points  (55 children)

        225 is looking juicy af.

        Romero-Whitaker

        RDA-Covington

        Overeem Blaydes

        Holm-Anderson

        Benavidez-Pettis

        Gadelha-Esparza

        Arlovski-Tuivasa

        Evans-Smith

        [–]toothbudWar Jacaré 106 points107 points  (2 children)

        who is ashlee evans-smith fighting?

        [–][deleted] 46 points47 points  (1 child)

        Hahaha, rashad vs Anthony smith

        [–]jsavage420 7 points8 points  (0 children)

        Evans-smith vs rashad

        [–]MahvelIsKillGOOFCON 1 289 points290 points  (12 children)

        The MMA Gods right now

        [–]seymour_hineyJosh Fabia did nothing wrong 87 points88 points  (2 children)

        MMA Gods coming to fuck up the card

        [–]synapticrelease 41 points42 points  (1 child)

        MMA Gods be like

        [–]Spddracer"the fourth midget" 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        Hold!

        [–][deleted] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

        I laughed, then I hated you.

        [–]Hiviel#SnapDownCityBitch 16 points17 points  (0 children)

        WE GAVE UP KHABIB AND TONY 4 FUCKING TIMES WE SUFFERED ENOUGH STOP MMA GODS STOP

        [–]mcfc_fanTeam SBG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

        Very niccccce card you have... would be a sssame if something were to happen to it...

        [–]ILoveThisWebsiteTeam Mousasi 2 points3 points  (1 child)

        The mma gods owe us for Tony Khabib

        [–]kritzy27I cursed the Khabib Tony fight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

        You have much to learn. The gods don’t owe us anything.

        [–]AngryMMAGod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

        I'm having the biggest blue balls for this card... until the fight week comes around.

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          [–]Chitown35 44 points45 points  (2 children)

          I saw Bektic vs Lamas being reported as well

          [–]dookix93United States 11 points12 points  (1 child)

          Fuckin sleeper fight of the year man. Bektic is so fun to watch

          [–]evilf23I faced the pain and all i got was this shitty flair 3 points4 points  (0 children)

          He's got that refugee mentality.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 21 points22 points  (14 children)

          Romero-Whitaker

          RDA-Covington

          Overeem Blaydes

          Holm-Anderson

          Benavidez-Pettis

          If I just get three of these I'll be content.

          Being a man of faith, I intend to bring sacrifice to the alter of the mma gods in the morning. I beg you all to do the same.

          [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 9 points10 points  (7 children)

          But I also want to see Carla and Claudia.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 2 points3 points  (6 children)

          Same. I just feel like i know how it's likely going to end.

          [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 1 point2 points  (5 children)

          With Claudia crumpling Esparza up like a Taco Bell wrapper? Same same.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 2 points3 points  (4 children)

          Related: Glad the womens 145 division no longer consists solely of fights against cyborg.

          I'm not saying that i don't think megan could beat her. I just think that non-title fights add legitimacy to it all.

          [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 1 point2 points  (3 children)

          I really think they should have signed another FW instead of Holly.

          If Holly wins, Cyborg will be opponentless unless they give them the rematch.

          If Holly loses, you get the Anderson vs. Cyborg fight (that you were already planning for anyway) and you have derailed one of the few active top level fighters at Bantamweight from working towards another title shot.

          It's shit on Megan's end too - she now has to fight an extra fight to get to Cyborg against an opponent that showed that she's physically strong and technically skilled enough to hang with the 145 face melter that is Cyborg, it's not going to be a gimme fight at all. If she wins, "Great! You beat a Bantamweight!". If you lose, there goes your title shot against Cyborg.

          What they should have done is signed Felicia Spencer out of Invicta and matched them up. You don't fuck up 135 and no matter who wins you get a legit 145er to match up with Cyborg, and the loser can either remain in the UFC or fight for the vacant title back in Invicta. No shame in either.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 1 point2 points  (2 children)

          A holm cyborg rematch could be fun. ICYMI: https://www.google.com/amp/mmajunkie.com/2017/12/ufc-219-scorecard-cris-cyborg-vs-holly-holm/amp

          Besides, if megan beats holly, it'll make for a great story, and if she doesn't it'll make for a great learning experience.

          Everybody wins (including cyborg who may get to squeeze in another fight between now and when she goes up against the winnner).

          [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          I really wanted Holly to win that fight, and I agree that it was closer than people anticipated - but Cyborg clearly won it. I invite you to dig through the comment section of the article you linked me. There's a lot of trash comments in there but the articulate and well thought out comments mostly sway towards questioning the judges' decision making. The discussion here on /r/MMA was much of the same.

          Now I am a full Holly Holm mark. It's been tough since UFC 196 because all she has to hang her hat on is tactically sound but boring finish with Bethe Correia, but I pull for her in every fight that she's in - this isn't me trashing her by any means. I feel that it is better for her career, better for the division and better overall for the UFC if she starts to work towards another 135 title shot. She cannot do that while taking occasional fights at 145.

          I think your sentiment of the situation being win-win is mostly based on narratives. I'm not going to tell you that that is wrong - storylines are a much bigger part of MMA than a lot of people are willing to admit. I, on the other hand, am looking at it from more of a pragmatic point of view. Neither of our positions can be seen as objectively right or wrong but I strongly disagree with you on the merits of this matchmaking.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I really wanted Holly to win that fight, and I agree that it was closer than people anticipated - but Cyborg clearly won it. I invite you to dig through the comment section of the article you linked me. There's a lot of trash comments in there but the articulate and well thought out comments mostly sway towards questioning the judges' decision making. The discussion here on /r/MMA was much of the same.

          Uhh... I'm more of a twitter list kind of guy and less of a hashtag guy; hiveminds and their bees are fairly easy to work. I understand your concerns about Byrds though.

          I feel that it is better for her career, better for the division and better overall for the UFC if she starts to work towards another 135 title shot.

          Um... Ok.

          I think your sentiment of the situation being win-win is mostly based on narratives. I'm not going to tell you that that is wrong - storylines are a much bigger part of MMA than a lot of people are willing to admit. I, on the other hand, am looking at it from more of a pragmatic point of view. Neither of our positions can be seen as objectively right or wrong but I strongly disagree with you on the merits of this matchmaking.

          Like it or not, story-telling is the future, and the future is meow.

          Edit: This might have come off a bit smug. I apologize.

          [–]headkicktothebody 4 points5 points  (2 children)

          Absolutely need just the top two.

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 5 points6 points  (1 child)

          Dont get emotionally invested in just two!!

          I'm here to help!

          [–]headkicktothebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

          lol

          [–]KerrbyTeam You Smell Of Alcohol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          I also need to see Tuivasa. Three Aussies on the card.

          [–]waitingtoleaveTeam Rose 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          Just fyi, it's altar in this case. Alter is to change something. :)

          [–]GuyWithTheStalkerAsk me about my dumb flair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          Pretty punny, huh?

          [–]flyingdragon3BIG TITTY GO HOME 10 points11 points  (7 children)

          I imagine the PPV card is going to be the two title fights, Punk/Jackson, Reem/Blaydes, and this? Crazy to think that Rashad Evans could end up being the first fight on an FS1 portion of the prelims.

          [–]Mr--CarrotTeam Jędrzejczyk 2 points3 points  (2 children)

          Is punk rumored to be on this card?

          [–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

          Yes

          [–]peanutsfan1995GOOFCON 1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          It's almost a lock. Punk is from Chicago and would likely bring in crossover fans.

          [–]SinkingDeeper 1 point2 points  (1 child)

          I think Holly would be on the main card for sure, she is potentially the biggest draw in the women's divisions behind Ronda and Cyborg.

          [–]Mr--CarrotTeam Jędrzejczyk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          I think Rose needs one more flashy win and I think she’ll be the next star in the women’s game

          [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

          From main eventing a million buy ppv (as only a 3 round fight) to this.

          [–]evilf23I faced the pain and all i got was this shitty flair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          With all the crossover Rampage/Rashad got with black america, you would think the UFC would realize there's a huge untapped market here domestically they're completely ignoring. You don't think Black Beast could be a huge star if the UFC got him out in front of the right audience? He's already pretty popular on black twitter, imagine if he actually had a giant media conglomerate pushing him.

          [–]RogthorLethwei Gaethje P4P Eyepoker 9 points10 points  (1 child)

          JBJ just ordered a shitload of dollies

          [–]LemonHerbEDDDDDIEEEEEEEE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Just let Conor near a hand truck between now and fight night

          [–]Count_CriticTeam Whittaker[🍰] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Didn't expect to get another Australian card so soon.

          [–]Por_Zing_Is 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Aussies all over the windy city

          [–]SCFackTeam Holloway 1 point2 points  (0 children)

          Punk-Jackson

          [–]bartekkennyVolkov is my snow bunny 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          50/50 either happens or it doesn’t

          [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

          and of course the future hall of famer, cm "phil brooks" punk

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            [–][deleted] 138 points139 points  (26 children)

            My word. Love this match up. If Megan can’t get past Holly ishing her way to a decision she isn’t ready for Cyborg. War Megsy!

            [–]RexBanner12 29 points30 points  (10 children)

            From what I've seen of Megan, this looks like a pretty bad matchup for her. You'd have to think Holly is going to ish her face off for 5 rounds. And then what do they do with Megan Anderson after that? Seems like weird matchmaking.

            [–]RegretfulOpposition 27 points28 points  (3 children)

            The alternative is getting De Randomy out of retirement or Yana out of domestic violence fear. Don't think either are realistic.

            [–]RexBanner12 14 points15 points  (0 children)

            Yana vs. Megan sounds like it would make a lot of sense, if they could get Yana to fight. A winnable fight for Megan that would lend some hype to a Cyborg matchup if she wins in similar fashion.

            Really though, matchmaking for Women's 145 must feel like damage control at this point. There are so few good options.

            [–]fightbackcbd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            Yana is fine, she posting Instagram like all day everyday and looks great. It’s not like she is still beaten up lol

            [–]Walt-MY BALLZ WAS HOT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Laughed out loud. Haven't heard anything from GDR in ages

            [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            I disagree I think she has the range to cause problems and I think she’s been working her ass off to while on hiatus. I’m interested in seeing how she handles the lack of forward pressure from Holm and seeing how her footwork and power translates into this fight.

            [–]The_Immortal_ShogunGoodest cunt in the world 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            isn't it just 3 rounds?

            [–]RexBanner12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            Oh yeah my bad. 3 rounds of Ish'ing. Probably had 5 rounds in my head since so many of Holly's recent fights have been 5 rounds.

            [–]KindergartenRedditorTeam Nunes 1 point2 points  (1 child)

            If Megan loses, they can give her a 145 pound Bethe Correia to get back in the win column. Then get the title shot from there.

            [–]RexBanner12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            This would be funny if it weren't so possible

            [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

            I guess Holly Holm still sells ppvs and they want to do Cyborg holly 2

            [–]bronobro 62 points63 points  (13 children)

            Megan really is not that good...to be blunt if she wasnt attractive no one would give a fuck

            [–]kizentheslayerTeam COVID-19 52 points53 points  (3 children)

            I just want tim Kennedy to claim his daughter

            [–]NarcoPauloTeam Davinski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

            Mind blown! Looking into it

            [–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

            Tim Kennedy has never looked cuter. Apart from that one time on Crowder when he was waterboarding him.

            [–]thevulturesbecameGoodest cunt in the world 2 points3 points  (0 children)

            The song omg

            [–]TheCurtain512 7 points8 points  (0 children)

            More than likely true. But that said, Holly really isn't a world-beater. She struggles against opponents that are supposedly beneath her. While she's definitely super-talented, it doesn't translate to dominance in the UFC. On talent and skill, she absolutely SMASHES Megan Anderson. And really should destroy her in this fight. Will she? I honestly don't know.

            Megan's sloppy and amateurish as fuck though. Unless she got A LOT better from her last fight (which is possible since it was a long time ago) then I don't see her UFC career going well.

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              [–]Lemon-Bits 13 points14 points  (0 children)

              don't we already kinda know she isn't ready for cyborg?

              [–]DaveAPI am the internet. 16 points17 points  (1 child)

              Big step up in competition for Anderson. I personally don't think she's ready

              [–]abrooks6782Team - I don't give a fuck! 0 points1 point  (0 children)

              Tune up fight might be good. Felicia Spencer from Invicta is game to fight her. They had some 'polite' trash talk on twitter lol

              [–][deleted] 20 points21 points  (1 child)

              Fuck, this card is stacked!

              [–]pewcTeam Edwards 4 points5 points  (0 children)

              This card is so shit no one would ever watch it. Please mma gods

              [–]e-rageTeam Cena 16x champ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

              Article makes it sound like it’s set. War Anderson

              [–]nigga_Im_bored 7 points8 points  (1 child)

              Holly Holm really seems like she will fight anyone. Is she done with 135? I like watching her fight but I have no idea where she goes after this if she wins. Her fight with Cyborg was close by Cyborg standards but I can't imagine that fight happening again, simply because Holly is too old AND she never ever seems to change her gameplan at all.

              [–]__Cyber_Dildonics__cobweb hat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

              Ish

              [–]BigDewTeam Stylebender 10 points11 points  (3 children)

              but why...

              [–][deleted] 18 points19 points  (2 children)

              The guys at the UFC want Holly to get a good win. Not just a win, but an exciting one. She hasn't had that in two and a half years. Her last win, against Correia, was one of the biggest snooze fests right up until the finish. Which only happened b/c Correia dropped any form of defense and played right into Holm's game to make something happen.

              No matter how popular a fighter can only fall so far upwards. The UFC has only a handful of recognizable female fighters and Holm is up there. It's in their best interest to give her a gimme.

              That and a Cyborg match up might set a record for biggest miss match in recent history

              [–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

              Id argue the opposite, if anything a win by Anderson will build her up to fight Cyborg. Cant see holm getting a re-match against Cyborg straight away. Would likely see Cyborg-Nunes next, and then have Anderson fight the winner

              [–]blackjazz_societyTeam Namajunas 6 points7 points  (0 children)

              The fight with Cyborg was epic tho...

              [–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

              hopefully Anderson shakes that rust, she's been gone for almost year and a half

              [–]redditerir 24 points25 points  (10 children)

              I've never watched a Megan Anderson fight before, but based on what some comments on here say she's not very good. If Holly beats her, doesn't that just stall the "division" even more since Holly has already fought Cyborg?

              [–]sylkworm 16 points17 points  (1 child)

              Strikes with her chin up in the air, and doesn't have a lot of grappling experience. She's reasonably tough but honestly this looks like a gimme fight for Holly. If Holly can't dance circles around Megan Anderson, then Holly needs to retire.

              [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 5 points6 points  (0 children)

              Which is why I don't like this match.

              Megan should be a gimme fight for Cyborg. We are running out of lambs.

              [–]kizentheslayerTeam COVID-19 24 points25 points  (0 children)

              she throws slow looping punches but she is tall and lanky. Holly probably going to cro-cop her.

              [–]Mr--CarrotTeam Jędrzejczyk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

              Megan has decent KO power if I remember

              [–]fightbackcbd 7 points8 points  (4 children)

              She is better than people are giving her credit for and she actually has knockout power. Every young fighter makes mistakes. I’ll prob take her over holly to be honest. younger bigger and more power. Being younger and bigger are good indicators even if odds don’t always reflect it. It’s a bad fight for holly imo, a lot of risk and not a lot to gain. Not sayin my megan is guaranteed to win, just that’s where my money will go.

              [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

              Yup. Shit idea for a match, I think.

              [–][deleted] 20 points21 points  (22 children)

              Am I missing something? If Megan Anderson is fighting in the UFC, shouldn't her first opponent be Cyborg?

              [–]NemesysbrElbow Julia! 13 points14 points  (7 children)

              This is good, though. Finally an interesting fight on WFW that doesn't involve Cyborg

              [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (4 children)

              I'd be all for it if the division wasn't so empty. Cyborg needs challengers, and Anderson could be one. A loss to Holm would kill that.

              [–]NemesysbrElbow Julia! 6 points7 points  (2 children)

              They probably are still aiming to have her fight Nunes. Anderson vs Holly could fill the gap in the meantime. Also, fighters need to see there is a future on that division besides getting destroyed by Cyborg and then cut.

              [–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

              Makes sense. It'd be cool to see some depth in that division.

              [–]MutatiionTeam Whittaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

              If anderson wins, she can still fight cyborg lol

              if holly wins, cyborgs already said she'd do a rematch. it did good buys for the ufc

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                [–]abonet619Mazzagatti did nothing wrong 6 points7 points  (0 children)

                Well, it seems like they're finally attempting to start building up the division. I'm okay with that.

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                  [–]halalchampion 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                  Damn, didn't expect Holly to stay at 145. I don't see why she would do that, but it's definetly good for the division to have high profile fight not involving Cyborg.

                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  Glad I have tickets!!

                  [–]Dent7777GOOFCON 1: KHABIB vs AL EDITION 3 points4 points  (2 children)

                  Not a huge fan of this fight. I think it's going to be a very ugly, close fight that helps neither's career.

                  [–]Steedy999Volkov Volkan Oezdemr Volkanovski 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                  If Megan wins, it 100% helps her career because nobody is expecting her to win.

                  [–]Dent7777GOOFCON 1: KHABIB vs AL EDITION 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  I think if she wins, she's ready for Cyborg. Holm, despite her recent record, is a tough, strong defensive fighter who will go all five rounds.

                  [–]themnhockey1Team 6'1" 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  At least there's finally a non title 145lb fight

                  [–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

                  I see this being a war

                  [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 4 points5 points  (1 child)

                  This is, in the long run a shit idea of a match.

                  I have Holly here, as the only girls that have beaten her are experienced fighters and 3 out of the 4 are very refined strikers.

                  Megan is niether, which makes it an even shittier idea.

                  This match eliminates one girl from the already shallow pool of sacrificial lambs for Cyborg.

                  So either we lose a fresh new match up for Cyborg or a possible rematch with the girl who has done the best against her in almost a decade.

                  [–]Giantballzachs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Disagree. Whoever wins becomes a juicer steak for cyborg to chow down on.

                  [–]kyril-hasan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

                  Nice.. Truly nice...

                  [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (3 children)

                  Haven't ever watched Anderson fight? What's her game like and how does she match up with Holm? Does she use all that length well? Any ground game to speak of?

                  [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 2 points3 points  (2 children)

                  Tall and rangy, lots of power in the hands. Kinda gasses quickly and has a limited tool box but will move forward regardless. Grappling was nonexistent until she made it a nonissue by not following girls to the ground, could still be a weak point.

                  As far as women’s feather goes, her and Felicia Spencer are probably the best two fighters outside of the UFC. If it were up to me, I’d have them fight each other in Invicta with the winner making the jump to the big show.

                  Holly absolutely has the skill to decision her, and we know that she can weather Cyborg’s power. In a three round fight I would expect Holly to be able to finish in the back half of round three.

                  [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Should be an interesting affair. No way it goes to the ground then since holly doesn't fight that way either. Like she might go for a takedown to get points in a round, but that's it. I guess the smart money would be on Holly, will be interesting to see though.

                  [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Not sure how the odds don’t favor Holly unless the bookies legit think we’re retarded.

                  [–]ralphus2377Violin Girl > Face The Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Holly would put on a clinic on that ozzy

                  [–]blackjazz_societyTeam Namajunas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Great idea, some WFW fights that don't involve the champ... they should do more of these, even if it involves some fighters of lesser skill.

                  [–]ante_up81 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Obviously the ufc is going with nunes/cyborg next if they're giving Megan holly first

                  [–]karl100589Bowling: More popular then Nunes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  And that means Viera vs Reneau is a realistic title eliminator.

                  [–]FrostdynamiteTeam Shevchenko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Ufc 225 has 8 ppv worthy fights

                  [–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Why all this song and dance -- let's get this girl sacrificed on the altar of Cyborg already

                  [–]cantoxDarren Elkins Tattoo Artist 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Not sure why Holly is staying at 145, she has a better shot at winning the title at 135. She hasn’t fought Nunes yet.

                  [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  Nunes asked for Holly before Holly/Cyborg was made. For some reason she or UFC don’t seem to like the idea.

                  [–]Barner_Burner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  I hope Holm can get back in the W column.

                  [–]SinkingDeeper 1 point2 points  (1 child)

                  Strong Aussie contingent on there too. I thought Tyson Pedro was on this card aswell but I might be imaging that.

                  [–]ThoughtItWasAHorseTeam Rose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Gotta find out who the #1 contender is somehow.... I guess

                  [–]Hoe_Rogan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  They should get Volkanovski on that card as well against a good FW

                  [–]VictorM51Trinidad and Tobago 0 points1 point  (23 children)

                  If Holly wins she probably gets the next shot at Nunes for the title.

                  [–]KeiythaYT 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                  This is probably at 145 my guy

                  [–]VictorM51Trinidad and Tobago 1 point2 points  (0 children)

                  Lol that won’t stop them. Who else is there at 135 for Amanda

                  [–]TriplePlusBadBarboza finds beatings kinky. 0 points1 point  (19 children)

                  She'll get the next shot against Pennington, sure.

                  [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 0 points1 point  (4 children)

                  Pennington won't win.

                  Pennington barely beat Betche.

                  [–]TriplePlusBadBarboza finds beatings kinky. 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                  wBW is a different sport entirely.

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                      [–]SleepParalysist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      I get a feelin punk vs jackson will be #5 after holm/anderson (dont kill me tho, just my 2c)

                      [–]karl100589Bowling: More popular then Nunes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      At least it keeps Holly out of the 135 picture. I was worried they were gonna do her vs Ketlen in a title eliminator.

                      [–]scottmander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Nothing against Megan but her 4 fight win streak has come from people with a combined record of 20-16 there abouts,

                      Still gonna be cheering a fellow Aussie I just hope she doesn’t get rekt

                      [–]Hamadi9 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                      Should have been... Holm vs Zingano, and Cyborg vs Anderson.

                      [–]MakingAMonsternogonnaseeyousoonboiii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Anderson don't want none of that.

                      But Holm/Zingano sounds like a better idea.

                      Both Holm and Zingano retiring sounds even better.

                      Love them both, but they are both over 35. Cat will be 36 in July, holly 37 soon.

                      Neither has anything left to prove.

                      Both have had the sport pass them by.

                      [–]I_Am_The_Moleon Claudia's face 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      OMG

                      This is a very interesting fight with the potential to ruin the UFCs plans for Megan. We know Holly can take power and she’s a cut above in skill over Megan.

                      Can’t wait.

                      [–]Tcj215 0 points1 point  (3 children)

                      Sounds cool, until this ends up the main event

                      [–]Patrick_VieiraTeam Namajunas 0 points1 point  (2 children)

                      Why would this main event over Romero/Whittaker or RDA/Colby?

                      [–]Tcj215 0 points1 point  (1 child)

                      I’m being sarcastic. The way 223 went, you never know...

                      [–]Patrick_VieiraTeam Namajunas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      True

                      [–]MutatiionTeam Whittaker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Very glad to see Anderson will be having a fight before Cyborg (if she beats holly)

                      [–]DingusPeddler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Incoming holly holm title shot #537

                      [–]AlternativeThanksMY BALLZ WAS HOT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Holly pls don't let me down. Use your iconic "ISH ISH"

                      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

                      Zzzzzzz

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