Watch: Holly Holm: UFC: Holly Holm is a renowned American mixed martial artist who has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has had an illustrious career both as a professional boxer and kickboxer. She has won multiple world championships in boxing, defending her titles 18 times in three weight classes. In the UFC, Holm made her debut in 2014 and went on to become the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion. In this article, we will take a look at every title fight that Holm has had in the UFC.
Holly Holm’s Title Fights
Holm’s first title fight in the UFC was against Ronda Rousey, who was the defending women’s bantamweight champion. This fight took place on November 14, 2015, in the main event of UFC 193. Despite being a massive underdog, Holm controlled the majority of the bout with her striking and defended all of Rousey’s takedowns.
In the second round, Holm won the fight via knockout with a high kick, ending Rousey’s undefeated streak and three-year reign as champion. By winning the title, Holm became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA.
In her first title defense, Holm faced Miesha Tate on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. After four rounds of back-and-forth fighting, Tate defeated Holm in the fifth round with a rear-naked choke.
Holm was strong in the first round of the fight standing up but was less effective grappling with Tate on the mat. In the fifth round, Tate scored another takedown and locked in another rear-naked choke. Holm refused to submit, was rendered unconscious, and the referee declared a technical submission.
Holm returned to the bantamweight division after losing the featherweight title bout. She faced Bethe Correia on June 17, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia in Singapore. She won the fight via knockout in the third round via a head kick that dropped Correia and then a punch.
Holm’s title shot came against Amanda Nunes at UFC 239. Nunes was able to utilize her grappling skills to control Holm on the ground and ultimately secure a head kick knockout in the first round.
In conclusion, Holly Holm has had a storied career in the UFC, with several high-profile title fights. While she has experienced both victories and defeats, her striking skills and athleticism have made her a fan favorite and a formidable opponent in the octagon.
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