Inside MMA: Cyborg accepts Rousey fight at 135-lbs. in Dallas; Rousey yet to agree

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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Tito Ortiz is the source of this information so, obviously, take it with a grain of salt.

    Cyborg has supposedly committed to fight Rousey at bantamweight in Dallas in December as part of the UFC's big planned stadium show with McGregor/Aldo. Presumably this is just a verbal agreement and there is no bout contract. Rousey hasn't expressed interest in fighting Cyborg at any weight other than her own (obviously, she's the champion why should she jump weight).

    Should be noted that Cyborg has yet to compete at 135-lbs. and the UFC would be taking a risk assuming it's possible. They may want Cyborg to make the cut and compete at least once before hedging their bets.

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    DFW denies the rumour flatly but Justino's manager says negotiations are taking place. Good. Good.
     

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