Cris Cyborg things her match with Holm might go beyond stand-up

Cyborg vs Holm is is apparently a striker vs. striker battle but this might just be the chance for Cyborg to shine in lesser-known aspects of her game. 

“She’s had a lot of experience in boxing.  She had more than 300 rounds,” Cyborg told MMAjunkie ahead of the Dec. 30 headliner. “ And she had a lot of sparring time.  I think it’s going to be a great fight.  I think she’s gonna have a lot of things to challenge myself.  And it’s MMA. 

“Maybe this fight, I can show (another) Cyborg, too.  Not just in the stand-up, (but on) the ground, and then takedown and submit.  Let’s see.” 

“I think I’ve already proven I can be a draw,” Cyborg said. “ I think people have really (been following me) for a long time.  And, after the opportunity I had to fight at 140 in Brazil.  I think people who didn’t know Cyborg just met me there. 

“Let’s see.  December, I think, will be an amazing time, an amazing match.  I think people are going to be very excited to buy the pay-per-view and watch me and Holly.”