Holly Holm

Holly Holm is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist best known for winning the UFC women’s bantamweight title in 2015 by defeating Ronda Rousey.

Holly Holm is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist. She is best known for winning the UFC women's bantamweight championship at UFC 193 in November 2015 by defeating Ronda Rousey in one of the most notable upsets in combat sports history. Holm is also a former world champion in professional boxing, making her one of the few fighters to hold major world titles in both boxing and MMA.

Early life and boxing career

Holly Holm was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 17, 1981. She began her combat-sports career in kickboxing before transitioning to professional boxing. Holm became a multiple-time world champion in boxing and retired with a record of 33–2–3. She was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022.

Mixed martial arts career

Holm made her mixed martial arts debut in 2011. She joined the UFC in 2015 and quickly established herself as a top contender in the women's bantamweight division. Known for her striking-heavy style, she compiled an MMA record of 15–7–0 with one no contest.

UFC title win

At UFC 193, held in Melbourne, Australia, in November 2015, Holm faced Ronda Rousey for the UFC women's bantamweight championship. Holm knocked out Rousey in the second round, winning the title. The victory is widely regarded as one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.

Style and training

Holm fights as a southpaw and is primarily known as a striker. She trains at Jackson-Wink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, under coaches Greg Jackson and Mike Winkeljohn.