Holly Holm

About Holly Holm

Holly Holm is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division. Holm is also a former professional boxer and kickboxer. During her boxing career, she defended her titles 18 times in three weight classes. She is currently ranked #8 in the bantamweight division by the UFC.

Career Highlights:

• On July 19, 2013, Holm faced Allanna Jones at Legacy Fighting Championship 21.She won the fight by head kick knockout in the second round.
  
• Holm was expected to face Erica Paes at Legacy Fighting Championship 24 on October 11, 2013.However, Paes was removed from the card and Holm instead faced Nikki Knudsen. Holm won the fight via TKO due to a body kick and knees in round two.
  
• On December 6, 2013, Holm faced Angela Hayes at Fresquez Productions: Havoc.She won the fight via unanimous decision.
  
• On April 4, 2014, Holm faced Juliana Werner for the inaugural Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship. She broke her arm in the first round yet still went on to win the bout and title via TKO in the fifth round due to a head kick and punches.
  
• On July 10, 2014, it was announced that Holm had signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).Later in an interview with MMA Junkie, Holm's manager Lenny Fresquez disclosed that Holm's contract is for five fights.
  
• Holm was expected to make her debut at UFC 181 against Raquel Pennington. However, on November 13, it was announced that Holm was forced to pull out due to an undisclosed injury.The two fighters faced each other at UFC 184. Holm won the bout by split decision.
  
• Holm faced Marion Reneau on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.Holm won the fight by unanimous decision.
  

Holly Holm Achievements

Championships and Accomplishments:

Boxing:

World Boxing Federation:

• WBF Female World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• WBF Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• 2012 Female Fighter of the Year
  
• 2012 Female Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on June 15
  

Women Boxing Archive Network:

• WBAN World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• WBAN World Junior Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• WBAN World Junior Middleweight Championship (One time; First)
  
• 2012 Biggest Comeback of the Year
  
• 2011 Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on December 2
  
• 2010 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2009 Most Accomplished of the Year
  
• 2008 Highest Achievements of the Year
  
• 2007 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2007 Most Improved Boxer of the Year
  
• 2006 Most Improved Boxer of the Year
  
• 2005 Hottest Rising Star of the Year
  
• 2005 Upset of the Year vs. Christy Martin on September 16
  

World Boxing Council:

• WBC Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• NABF Female Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
  

Global Boxing Union:

• GBU World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  

Women's International Boxing Association:

• WIBA World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• WIBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  

International Female Boxers Association:

• IFBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)
  
• IFBA World Light Middleweight Championship (One time)
  
• 2006 Fighter of the Year
  

World Boxing Association:

• WBA Female World Welterweight Championship (One time; First)
  

International Boxing Association:

• IBA Female World Welterweight Championship (Three times)
  
• IBA Female World Light Welterweight Championship (Three times; First)
  

AwakeningFighters.com

• 2012 AOCA / Awakening Outstanding Contribution Award
  

BadLeftHook.com

• 2012 Female Comeback Fighter of the Year
  

The Ring

• 2006 Female Fighter of the Year
  
• 2005 Female Fighter of the Year
  

New Mexico Boxing

• 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
  
• 2010 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2009 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2008 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2007 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2006 Fighter of the Year
  
• 2005 Fighter of the Year
  

Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame

• 2005 Female Athlete of the Year
  

Kickboxing:

• International Kickboxing Federation
  
• IKF/Ringside 2001 USA National Amateur International Rules Welterweight Championship
  

Mixed martial arts:

• Legacy Fighting Championships
  
• Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time; first)
  

WMMA Press Association

• 2013 Knockout of the Year vs. Allanna Jones on July 19
  

Bleacher Report

• 2013 WMMA Knockout of the Year vs. Allanna Jones on July 19
  

BloodyElbow.com

• 2013 WMMA Knockout of the Year vs. Allanna Jones on July 19
  

AwakeningFighters.com

• 2013 WMMA Knockout of the Year vs. Allanna Jones on July 19
  

ULTMMA.com

• 2013 Prospect of the Year
  

Inside MMA

• 2013 Rising Star of the Year Bazzie Award
  

FightBooth.com

• 2013 Lady Violence Award