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Holly Holm
The boxer and mixed martial artist who knocked out Ronda Rousey to win the UFC bantamweight title.
Boxing recognition · UFC 193
- Born
- 17 October 1981
- Birthplace
- United States
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Holly Holm
Holly Holm carried elite boxing skills into mixed martial arts. Her movement and striking produced one of the sport’s most memorable title upsets.
Early life
Albuquerque
Grew up in New Mexico and played several sports.
Kickboxing
Began training with Mike Winkeljohn after joining fitness classes.
Career
- 2002
Professional boxing
Started a successful boxing career.
- 2011
MMA debut
Began competing in mixed martial arts.
- 2015
UFC arrival
Joined the promotion and won its bantamweight championship.
- 2025
Return to boxing
Resumed professional boxing after leaving the UFC.
Achievements
Boxing recognition
The Ring named her female fighter of the year in consecutive years.
UFC 193
Defeated Ronda Rousey with a second-round head-kick knockout.
Boxing Hall of Fame
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Beyond fighting
Nickname
The Preacher’s Daughter refers to her father’s ministry.
Training base
Maintained a long association with Albuquerque’s combat-sports community.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — ufc.com ↗Photo: MMAnytt. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
