Coach guarantees that Holly Holm can knock out Cris Cyborg

Holm (photo) is coming off a victory over B. Pitbull. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC_Brasil

The Brazilian Chris Cyborg has been campaigning constantly to combat Holly holm in the first defense of his featherweight belt. Less than two weeks after winning the title at UFC 214, Cris has used social media to challenge the American, who until now has remained silent. That doesn't mean, however, that Holm is lacking confidence. His head coach, Mike Winkeljohn, guarantees that his pupil can overcome Cyborg.

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In an interview with the North American program “Submission Radio”, the coach says that his team has already identified probable holes in the Brazilian's game and assured that Holm is interested in facing the featherweight champion.

“Holly wants this fight, it seems. I like this fight, Holly x Cyborg, I think it will be great. I know she's capable of staying at long range and landing good shots all night long. People don't understand that Holly is also very strong. Cris will try to put her against the fence and do damage from there, but good luck trying to keep Holly on the fence,” commented Winklejohn, also saying that Holly could even knock Cris out.

“Cyborg is very strong, of course. But I think Holly can wear her down and can knock her out. Look at Holly's knockout percentage. She is Amanda nunes They have the best percentages, they are the biggest knockout artists, besides Cris. Holly has the power in her hands to knock out Cyborg, just as Cris can take out Holly. But Holm has speed and good footwork,” she declared.