The main and co-main event of UFC 219 are some of the best fights all year, with the match-ups that we’ve had in 2017, that’s high praise. Cris Cyborg defending her women’s UFC featherweight title against Holly Holm is arguably the biggest female fight of all-time. Meanwhile, Khabib Nurmagomedov makes his triumphant return to fight against top contender and dangerous striker Edson Barboza in a war for title contention. It’s interesting to see Conor McGregor’s coach John Kavanagh’s outlook on the match-ups\u00a0\u2014 especially the co-main event\u00a0\u2014 seeing as how he could still be a future opponent for McGregor, especially if he does end up ever fighting in Russia.<\/p>\n
“Khabib [Nurmagomedov] by stoppage in the championship rounds. He will be hit in the first but wrestling, in particular his body lock, will break [ Edson] Barboza as fight progresses. Ground-and-pound stoppage in fourth or fifth round. [Holly] Holm by stoppage within three rounds. The lack of size advantage [for Cris Cybog] plus Holm’s technical ability in striking will decide this. Cyborg relies on strength and intimidation a lot, she wont have that here.”<\/em> – John Kavanagh via his Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Only one more day.<\/p>\n See you December 30 LIVE on Pay-Per-View. #UFC219<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VZaCjCqjlW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 UFC (@ufc) December 29, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n