Holly Holm

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Holly Rene Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American professional boxer and former mixed martial artist. She previously competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where she is a former Women's Bantamweight Champion.

In boxing, Holm has been a multiple-time world champion, defending her titles 18 times in three weight classes, and a two-time Ring magazine fighter of the year (2005, 2006).[1] She is ranked by BoxRec as the 2nd greatest female professional boxer of all time, pound for pound.[2]

Holm's most notable win in mixed martial arts (MMA) occurred at UFC 193 on November 15, 2015, in Melbourne, when she captured the bantamweight title and gave Ronda Rousey her first loss in the sport. According to ESPN, this fight is generally considered to be one of the biggest upsets in combat-sports history.[3][4][5] She is the only fighter to have won a major world title in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts and Fight Matrix currently ranks her as the 17th greatest female fighter of all time, pound for pound.[6]

Early life

Holm was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the youngest of three children. Her father, Roger, is a Church of Christ preacher of Swedish and Native American ancestry—as a fighter, Holly would later be nicknamed "The Preacher's Daughter"—and her mother, Tammy, is a massage therapist of Irish and French descent.[7][8][9]

Growing up, Holm played soccer and participated in gymnastics, swimming and diving. Her parents divorced shortly before she graduated from Manzano High School in 2000; after graduation, she studied for a year at the University of New Mexico.[10][11][12]

Amateur kickboxing career

Holm's path to a career in boxing and kickboxing began with aerobics classes when she was 16 years old. Her cardio-kickboxing instructor, Mike Winkeljohn, recognized Holm's potential as a fighter and began training her.

In September 2001, Holm won the championship title in the International Rules Adult Women's Welterweight Division at the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) USA National Amateur Championship Tournament, held in Kansas City, Missouri. She fought two bouts in the tournament. She won the first by technical knockout at 34 seconds in the first round. She won the second by unanimous decision.[13] This was Holm's last amateur competition. Her overall amateur kickboxing record is 6–0–2.

Professional boxing career

Holm has held several welterweight boxing titles,[14] been highly regarded as one of the best female welterweights in the world, and is considered among the best of all time, by some.[15][16] She also has been named Ring Magazine female Fighter of the Year, twice in consecutive years in 2005 and 2006. She is a big draw in her hometown of Albuquerque, having all but three of her fights there and just one of her fights outside of her home state of New Mexico.

In June 2008 she became the undisputed welterweight champion and holder of belts from 140 to 154 by defeating former champ Mary Jo Sanders by decision. They had a rematch on October 17, 2008, at the Palace of Auburn Hills in suburban Detroit, which ended in a draw.[17]

On December 2, 2011, Holm took on knockout artist Anne Sophie Mathis of France for the vacant IBA female and WBAN welterweight titles. Holm was badly beaten by the stronger Mathis without the referee interfering, even going into the canvas without a count. She finally lost by knockout in the 7th round, which would be dubbed the upset of the year in women's boxing.[18] The two fought again on June 15, 2012, for Mathis's WBF female, IBA female, and WBAN welterweight titles. Holm took a unanimous decision to win over Mathis, becoming the new champion and avenging her earlier KO loss.[19]

Return to boxing

Holm signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions in May 2025.[20] She made her boxing return in a 10-round lightweight bout against previously undefeated Yolanda Ochoa on June 28, 2025, in Anaheim, California.[21][22] Holm won the fight by unanimous decision with all three ringside judgre awarding her every round.[23][24]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Holm made her mixed martial arts debut on March 4, 2011, against Christina Domke at an event organized by her boxing promoter, Lenny Fresquez. She headlined the card with Jackson's Submission Fighting teammate Keith Jardine.[25] Holm won the fight via TKO in the second round after her opponent was unable to continue due to leg kicks inflicted by Holm.[26]

Holm returned to MMA on September 9, 2011, at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage against Strikeforce veteran Jan Finney.[27] She defeated Finney by TKO in the third round.[28][29]

Bellator MMA

On February 28, 2013, Holm made her Bellator MMA debut against Katie Merrill at Bellator 91 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[30] Holm won the bout via TKO in the second round.[31][32]

Holm announced that she would retire from boxing after her May 11, 2013, boxing match against Mary McGee so that she can fully concentrate on her MMA career.[33] The message came as a punctuation in the negotiations to arrange a title-battle between Holm and the Norwegian champion Cecilia Brækhus.[34] Holm went on to defeat McGee via unanimous decision, for her boxing retirement bout.

Legacy Fighting Championship

On July 19, 2013, Holm faced Allanna Jones at Legacy Fighting Championship 21.[35] She won the fight by head-kick knockout in the second round.[36]

Holm was expected to face Erica Paes at Legacy Fighting Championship 24 on October 11, 2013.[37] 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.[38]

On December 6, 2013, Holm faced Angela Hayes at Fresquez Productions: Havoc.[39] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

On April 4, 2014, Holm faced Juliana Werner for the inaugural Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship.[41] She won the bout and title via TKO in the fifth round due to a head kick and punches.[42] Holm broke her left arm during the first round of the bout.[43]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On July 10, 2014, the media announced that Holm had signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[44] Later in an interview with MMA Junkie, Holm's manager Lenny Fresquez disclosed that Holm's contract is for five fights.[45]

Holm was expected to make her debut at UFC 181 against Raquel Pennington.[46] However, on November 13, Holm was forced to pull out due to an undisclosed injury.[47] The two fighters faced each other at UFC 184.[48] Holm won the bout by split decision (29–28, 28–29, and 30–27).[49]

Holm faced Marion Reneau on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.[50] Holm won the fight by unanimous decision (30–27, 30–26, and 29–28).[51]

Women's bantamweight championship

Holm vs. Rousey

In her highest-profile MMA fight to date, Holm was initially scheduled to face defending women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey at UFC 195 on January 2, 2016.[52] However, following a bout shuffle due to Robbie Lawler's injury, they faced before a record-setting crowd in the main event of UFC 193 on November 14, 2015.[53] Despite being a massive betting underdog, Holm controlled a majority of the bout with her striking and defended all of Rousey's takedowns.[54] The second fighter to take Rousey past the first round (after Miesha Tate), she won the fight via knockout in the second with a high kick, ending Rousey's undefeated streak and three-year reign as champion, causing her to spend the night in the hospital.[55]

Holm was also awarded her first "Fight of the Night" and "Performance of the Night" bonus awards (totalling $100,000).[56] By winning the title, she became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA.[57] Following the bout, UFC fighter Jon Jones[58][59] said he thought Holm was "already the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) of women's combat sports".[60] Her hometown, Albuquerque, New Mexico, proclaimed November "Holly Holm Month".[61][62]

In her first title defense, Holm lost to Miesha Tate in the fifth round on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. After four rounds of back-and-forth fighting, Tate defeated Holm in the fifth 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. After Tate took Holm down in the second round, Holm almost submitted to a guillotine choke but wriggled out just before the bell. 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.[63][64]

Holm faced Valentina Shevchenko on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20.[65] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[66]

Women's featherweight championship

Holm faced Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208 for the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship on February 11, 2017.[67] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. At the end of the second and third rounds, de Randamie continued to throw punches after the horn had sounded and the referee stepped in, the first of which was a right hand that visibly wobbled Holm, who had already stopped fighting. The referee did not take a point on either occasion.[68] 14 out of 23 media outlets and a majority of MMA fans still scored the fight in favor of Holm.[69] Holm said post-fight that she believed both instances were intentional.[70] She appealed to the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) to review the referee's decisions and determine an "appropriate result".[71] On February 28, the NYSAC denied the appeal, finding "no clear error or violation of statute or rule."[72]

Post championship

Holm returned to bantamweight division after losing the featherweight title bout. Holm faced Bethe Correia at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia on June 17, 2017, in Singapore.[73] She won the fight via knockout in the third round via a head kick that dropped Correia and then a punch.[74] The win earned Holm her second Performance of the Night bonus award. This also set up her bout against UFC Women's Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg at UFC 219.[75]

In a return to the women's featherweight division, Holm challenged Cris Cyborg for the UFC Featherweight Championship on December 30, 2017, in the main event at UFC 219.[76] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[77] This fight earned Holm her second Fight of the Night bonus.[78]

Holm faced Megan Anderson on June 9, 2018, at UFC 225.[79] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[80]

Holm was expected to face Aspen Ladd in a bantamweight bout on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235.[81] However, on January 31, 2019, it was reported the pairing was no longer taking place at the event.[82]

On March 20, it was reported that Holm signed a new six-fight contract with the UFC.[83]

Holm faced Amanda Nunes for the Women's bantamweight championship on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239.[84] She lost the fight via technical knockout in round one after being dropped by a head kick and finished with follow-up punches by Nunes.[85]

Holm was scheduled to face Raquel Pennington on October 6, 2019, at UFC 243.[86] However, on September 27, it was revealed that Holm withdrew from the bout due to a hamstring injury and the bout was cancelled.[87] The pair was rescheduled to fight on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246.[88] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[89]

Holm was scheduled to face Irene Aldana on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan,[90] but Aldana withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19.[91] Holm was removed from the card as well and the pairing was rescheduled for October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[92][93] Holm won the fight by a unanimous decision.[94]

Holm was scheduled to face Julianna Peña on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24.[95] However, Holm was forced to withdraw from the bout, citing hydronephrosis.[96]

Holm was scheduled to face Norma Dumont in a featherweight bout on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.[97] However, Holm withdrew from the bout due to a knee injury, and she was replaced by Aspen Ladd.[98]

Holm faced Ketlen Vieira on May 21, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 206.[99] She lost the fight via controversial split decision. 18 out of 20 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Holm.[100]

Having one bout left on her prevailing contract, Holm signed a new six-fight contract with the UFC in late 2022.[101]

Holm faced Yana Santos on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43.[102] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[103]

Holm faced Mayra Bueno Silva on July 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 49 as a replacement for an injured Miesha Tate whom Bueno Silva was originally scheduled to face at UFC on ESPN 46.[104] She lost the fight via ninja choke in the second round.[105] In mid-October 2023, the bout was overturned to a No Contest after Bueno Silva was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for a positive pre-fight test.[106]

Holm faced Kayla Harrison on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300.[107] She lost the fight due to a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[108]

On January 13, 2025, Holm was released by the UFC at her request.[109][110]

Global Fight League

Holm was scheduled to face former Bellator Women's Featherweight World Champion Julia Budd in the inaugural Global Fight League event on May 24, 2025 at GFL 1.[111] However, all GFL events were cancelled indefinitely.[112]

Fighting style

Holm employs frequent lateral movement while working stiff jabs to an opponent's head.[113][114] When standing within the pocket, she often waits to attack with counter-strikes, usually employing a straight left hand.[114] Holm is also known for her punching combinations, typically done while her opponents are against the cage.[115]

Decorated boxer and ONE Championship fighter Ana Julaton has described Holm as a "natural mover", noting her footwork as an asset in setting up strikes.[116] At UFC 193, Ronda Rousey took several blows while struggling to close the distance against Holm.[117] Holm uses a variety of kicking techniques, often targeting the body with a fast side kick, pushing back a rush with a low oblique kick, and attacking the head with a left high kick.[113][118]

In popular culture

Holm is one of several boxers photographed by artist Delilah Montoya and profiled in the publication Women Boxers: The New Warriors.[119] She appeared in the 2016 feature film Fight Valley alongside Miesha Tate and Cris Cyborg.[120]

Championships and accomplishments

Boxing

  • Overall
    • 16 title defenses won at three different weight classes
  • World Boxing Federation
    • WBF Female World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)[121]
    • WBF Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)[122]
    • 2012 Female Fighter of the Year[123]
    • 2012 Female Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on June 15[123]
  • Women Boxing Archive Network
    • WBAN World Welterweight Championship (One time)[124]
    • WBAN World Junior Welterweight Championship (One time)[125]
    • WBAN World Junior Middleweight Championship (One time; First)[126]
    • 2012 Biggest Comeback of the Year[127]
    • 2011 Fight of the Year vs. Anne Sophie Mathis on December 2[128]
    • 2010 Fighter of the Year[129]
    • 2009 Most Accomplished of the Year[130]
    • 2008 Highest Achievements of the Year[131]
    • 2007 Fighter of the Year[132]
    • 2007 Most Improved Boxer of the Year[132]
    • 2006 Most Improved Boxer of the Year[133]
    • 2005 Hottest Rising Star of the Year[134]
    • 2005 Upset of the Year vs. Christy Martin on September 16[134]
  • World Boxing Council
    • WBC Female World Welterweight Championship (One time)[135]
    • NABF Female Light Welterweight Championship (One time)[136]
  • Global Boxing Union
    • Global Boxing Union (GBU) World Welterweight Championship (One time)[135]
  • Women's International Boxing Association
    • WIBA World Light Welterweight Championship (One time)[137]
    • WIBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)[135]
  • International Female Boxers Association
    • IFBA World Welterweight Championship (One time)[135]
    • IFBA World Light Middleweight Championship (One time)[138]
    • 2006 Fighter of the Year[139]
  • World Boxing Association
    • WBA Female World Welterweight Championship (One time; First)[140]
  • International Boxing Association
    • IBA Female World Welterweight Championship (Three times)[124][135]
    • IBA Female World Light Welterweight Championship (Three times; First)[141][142][143]
  • BadLeftHook.com
    • 2012 Female Comeback Fighter of the Year[144]
  • BoxRec
    • Highest ranked female boxer in automated all-time pound-for-pound rankings at the time of her retirement from boxing. By the time of winning her UFC championship she dropped to #2 in pound-for-pound rankings but still was #1 in welterweight[145]
  • The Ring
    • 2006 Female Fighter of the Year[139]
    • 2005 Female Fighter of the Year[146]
  • New Mexico Boxing
    • 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee[147]
    • 2010 Fighter of the Year[148]
    • 2009 Fighter of the Year[148]
    • 2008 Fighter of the Year[148]
    • 2007 Fighter of the Year[148]
    • 2006 Fighter of the Year[148]
    • 2005 Fighter of the Year[148]
  • Albuquerque Sports Hall of Fame
    • 2005 Female Athlete of the Year[149]
  • International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
    • 2017 Hall of Fame inductee[150]
  • New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
    • 2019 Hall of Fame inductee[151]
  • International Boxing Hall of Fame
    • 2022 Hall of Fame inductee[152]

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 15 wins 7 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 0 2
By decision 7 4
No contests 1

Template:MMA record start |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|15–7 (1) |Kayla Harrison |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 300 |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|1:47 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |style="background-color: #CDE; color:black; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize;" class="table-cast"|NC |align=center|15–6 (1) |Mayra Bueno Silva |NC (overturned) |UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|0:38 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Originally a submission (ninja choke) win for Bueno Silva; overturned after she tested positive for ritalinic acid.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|15–6 |Yana Santos |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |San Antonio, Texas, United States | |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|14–6 |Ketlen Vieira |Decision (split) |UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|14–5 |Irene Aldana |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|13–5 |Raquel Pennington |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 246 |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|12–5 |Amanda Nunes |TKO (head kick and punches) |UFC 239 |Template:Dts |align=center|1 |align=center|4:10 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Return to Bantamweight. For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|12–4 |Megan Anderson |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 225 |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Chicago, Illinois, United States | |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|11–4 |Cris Cyborg |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 219 |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |For the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|11–3 |Bethe Correia |KO (head kick and punch) |UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|1:09 |Kallang, Singapore |Bantamweight bout. Performance of the Night.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|10–3 |Germaine de Randamie |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 208 |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Brooklyn, New York, United States |Featherweight debut. For the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|10–2 |Valentina Shevchenko |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|5:00 |Chicago, Illinois, United States | |- |style="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss |align=center|10–1 |Miesha Tate |Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 196 |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|3:30 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |Lost the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|10–0 |Ronda Rousey |KO (head kick and punches) |UFC 193 |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|0:59 |Melbourne, Australia |Won the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Year.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|9–0 |Marion Reneau |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |San Diego, California, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|8–0 | Raquel Pennington |Decision (split) | UFC 184 | Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Los Angeles, California, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|7–0 |Juliana Werner |TKO (head kick and punches) |Legacy FC 30: Holm vs. Werner |Template:Dts |align=center|5 |align=center|1:50 |Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |Won the inaugural Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|6–0 |Angela Hayes |Decision (unanimous) |Fresquez Productions: Havoc |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|5–0 |Nikki Knudsen |TKO (kick to the body and knees) |Legacy FC 24: Feist vs. Ferreira |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|1:18 |Dallas, Texas, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|4–0 |Allanna Jones |KO (head kick) |Legacy FC 21: Huerta vs. Hobar |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|2:22 |Houston, Texas, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|3–0 |Katie Merrill |TKO (punches) |Bellator 91 |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|3:02 |Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|2–0 |Jan Finney |KO (kick to the body) |Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage |Template:Dts |align=center|3 |align=center|2:49 |Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |- |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win |align=center|1–0 |Christina Domke |TKO (leg kicks) |Fresquez Productions: Double Threat |Template:Dts |align=center|2 |align=center|3:58 |Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |

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Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Win 34–2–3 Yolanda Vega UD 10 Jun 28, 2025 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–2–3 Mary McGee UD 10 May 11, 2013 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female, and WBF female light welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–2–3 Diana Prazak UD 10 Dec 7, 2012 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA female, and WBF female light welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–2–3 Anne Sophie Mathis UD 10 Jun 15, 2012 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBA female, WBF female, and WBAN welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 30–2–3 Anne Sophie Mathis KO 7 (10), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 2, 2011 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBA female and WBAN welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 30–1–3 Victoria Cisneros UD 10 Jun 10, 2011 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 29–1–3 Ann Saccurato TKO 8 (10), 0:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 3, 2010 Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female light welterweight title;
Won WBAN light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 28–1–3 Jaime Clampitt TKO 1 (10), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 2010 Hard Rock, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 27–1–3 Chevelle Hallback UD 10 Mar 26, 2010 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WIBA light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 26–1–3 Victoria Cisneros UD 10 Dec 4, 2009 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC-NABF female light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–1–3 Terri Blair UD 10 Aug 28, 2009 New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–1–3 Duda Yankovich TKO 4 (10), 0:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 5, 2009 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–1–3 Myriam Lamare UD 10 Jan 23, 2009 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WIBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 22–1–3 Mary Jo Sanders MD 10 Oct 17, 2008 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBA female light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–1–2 Mary Jo Sanders UD 10 Jun 13, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IFBA light middleweight title;
Won inaugural WBAN light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 21–1–2 Belinda Laracuente UD 10 Feb 7, 2008 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IFBA welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 20–1–2 Miriam Brakache TKO 7 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 11, 2008 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC female, and IFBA welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 19–1–2 Angelica Martinez UD 10 Sep 21, 2007 Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBA female welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 18–1–2 Chevelle Hallback UD 10 May 23, 2007 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 17–1–2 Ann Saccurato UD 10 Mar 22, 2007 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA female welterweight title;
Won vacant WBC female IBA female, GBU female, WIBA, and IFBA welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 16–1–2 Tricia Turton UD 10 Dec 1, 2006 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IFBA light middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 15–1–2 Jane Couch UD 10 Sep 23, 2006 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 14–1–2 Angelica Martinez UD 10 Jun 10, 2006 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural WBA female welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 13–1–2 Shadina Pennybaker TKO 7 (10), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 24, 2006 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 12–1–2 Mia St. John UD 10 Dec 8, 2005 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 11–1–2 Christy Martin UD 10 Sep 16, 2005 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 10–1–2 Lisa Lewis TKO 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 24, 2005 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 9–1–2 Gloria Ramirez UD 4 Apr 15, 2005 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 8–1–2 Terri Blair UD 10 Dec 10, 2004 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural IBA female light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 7–1–2 Rita Turrisi TKO 4 (6) Jun 27, 2004 Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Template:DrawDraw 7–0–2 Angelica Martinez MD 6 May 15, 2004 Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–0–1 Janae Archuleta TKO 1 (6) Apr 10, 2004 Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–0–1 Angelica Martinez UD 6 Dec 12, 2003 Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Template:DrawDraw 5–0–1 Stephanie Jaramillo PTS 6 Oct 3, 2003 Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Stephanie Jaramillo MD 4 Aug 26, 2003 Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Bonnie Mann UD 4 Sep 6, 2002 Santa Ana Star Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Martha Deitchman UD 4 Aug 17, 2002 Santa Ana Star Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Terrie Carrillo TKO 1 (4), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 21, 2002 Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Martha Deitchman TKO 3 (4) Jan 25, 2002 Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Kickboxing record

Template:Kickboxing record start |- style="background:#cfc;" |Template:Dts | Win |style="text-align:left" | Alisa Cantwell |Ring of Fire 9: Eruption |style="text-align:left" | Baraboo, Wisconsin | TKO | 1 | 1:30 | 2–1 |- style="background:#fbb;" |Template:Dts | Loss |style="text-align:left" | Trisha Hill |GKD Productions & Ring of Fire: Triple Threat Fight Night |style="text-align:left" | Albuquerque, New Mexico | KO | 4 | N/A | 1–1 |- style="background:#cfc;" |Template:Dts | Win |style="text-align:left" | Valerie Anthonson |World Championship Kickboxing: Bad to the Bone |style="text-align:left" | Bernalillo, New Mexico | TKO | 2 | N/A | 1–0 |- | colspan=9 | Legend:

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Pay-per-view bouts

MMA

No. Event Fight Date City Venue PPV Buys
1. UFC 193 Rousey vs. Holm November 14, 2015 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Docklands Stadium 1,100,000[177]
2. UFC 208 Holm vs. de Randamie February 11, 2017 Brooklyn, New York, United States Barclays Center 200,000[178]
3. UFC 219 Cyborg vs. Holm December 30, 2017 Paradise, Nevada, United States T-Mobile Arena 380,000[179]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Knockout Sportsworld Herself Episode: "Throwing Bombs"
Archive footage

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Fight Valley Payton Walsh[180][181]

Personal life

Holm has close relationships with her parents and brothers. Her father always attends her fights, and for years assisted in her corner during her boxing matches. She and her father are partners in a real estate company and sold Jon Jones his home. Holm is a Christian and her faith background is in Churches of Christ. Her mother, Tammy Bredy, has seen little of Holm in the cage and rarely attends Holm's bouts.[182]

In 2012, she married Jeff Kirkpatrick, also from Albuquerque, whom she met in college.[11] The couple separated in July 2019; Holm filed for a divorce and sought to get her maiden name back.[183]

See also

References

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Template:S-text
Sporting positions
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check 2nd UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion
November 15, 2015 – March 5, 2016 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Inaugural champion WBA
female welterweight champion
June 10, 2006 – 2007
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Cecilia Brækhus
Vacant
Title last held by
Mary Jo Sanders 		WBC
female welterweight champion
March 22, 2007 – 2008
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check
Inaugural champion Undisputed
female welterweight champion
March 22, 2007 – 2007
Titles fragmented Template:S-ttl/check

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