5 best Holly Holm performances in the UFC

#2. Holly Holm vs. Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night 111

Holm returned to winning ways against Correia at UFC Fight Night 111.

Being 0-3 down, Holly Holm had a point to prove as she faced Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore. And she didn't disappoint.

The first round was a quiet one, much to the dismay of the crowd. A paltry 12 significant strikes on target were registered in the first round by both fighters combined.

Holly Holm took a cautious approach at the beginning of the fight, trying to keep her opponent at a distance. 'Pitbull' too preferred to maintain her posture and wait for the former bantamweight champion to strike first.

The second round too wasn't any different. Eventually, referee Marc Goddard had to intervene to nudge the fighters to be more proactive. Things changed in the third round. As Correia taunted Holm, 'The Preacher's Daughter' knocked her down with a high kick and finished her with a strong left hand from the top position.

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#1. Holly Holm vs. Ronda Rousey at UFC 193

Holm pulled off one of the biggest upsets in recent UFC history against Rousey.

With a 2-0 record in the promotion, Holly Holm got her first title shot against the then-Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.

'Rowdy' was the clear favourite going into the fight, having never lost a contest in her entire MMA career. But it was 'The Preacher's Daughter' who walked out of the octagon victorious.

The opening round saw the former World Boxing champion sting her opponent with heavy blows to the head. Holly Holm was excellent with her typical two-punch combinations, hurting Rousey with her explosive jabs throughout. By the end of the first round, 'Rowdy' had blood oozing from her mouth and looked a little shaken.

Almost a minute into the second round, Holm threw a heavy left hand that rocked Rousey. As the crowd watched in amazement, 'The Preacher's Daughter' immediately landed a stunning headkick, rendering the reigning champion unconscious.