Holly Rene Holm, an American athlete competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has a diverse background in both mixed martial arts (MMA) and professional boxing. She held the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship and had a successful boxing career, securing multiple world titles in three weight classes and defending them 18 times. Holm received accolades, such as being named the Ring magazine Fighter of the Year in 2005 and 2006.
BoxRec, a respected boxing record website, recognizes her as the greatest female professional boxer ever. Notably, Holm stands out as the only fighter to have attained both a boxing world title and an MMA title.
Holly Holm Height
Holly Holm stands 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall. The average height of a UFC Women’s bantamweight contender is 5 feet 4 inches or 1.65 meters, and Holm falls above the norm.
Holly Holm Weight
Holly Holm, a women's bantamweight fighter, weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
Holly Holm UFC Career
Holly Holm made her debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2014. She secured victories against fighters like Raquel Pennington and Marion Reneau. However, her career highlight came in 2015 when she faced Ronda Rousey for the women's bantamweight championship, defeating her with a second-round knockout, ending Rousey's undefeated streak.
Holm's grit and skills were evident as she transitioned between weight classes, challenging for both bantamweight and featherweight titles. Despite some setbacks, including losses to Miesha Tate and Cris Cyborg, Holm remained a formidable contender. Known for her boxing prowess, footwork, and strategic striking, she earned acclaim for her skillful counter-attacks and varied kicking techniques. Holm is now gearing up to take on Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
Holly Holm Record
Holly Holm holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no-contest (15-6-0 (1NC)). Of her victories, 8 have been secured via knockouts, and 7 by decisions.
| 22 matches | 15 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Last Updated On March 26, 2024
FAQs
A. Holly Holm stands 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.
A. Holly Holm competes in the Women’s Bantamweight division of the UFC, where the maximum weight limit is 135 lbs or 61 kg.
A. Holly Holm holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no-contest (15-6-0 (1NC)).
A. Holm made her UFC debut on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184.
A. Holly Holm is 42 years old as of 2024.
