Holly Holm
About
A multi-time boxing world champion who crossed into MMA and stunned the world by knocking out Ronda Rousey.
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Holly 'The Preacher's Daughter' Holm arrived in MMA as an already-accomplished professional boxing world champion, and in 2015 she rewrote the sport's history. Few gave her a chance against the seemingly unbeatable Ronda Rousey, but Holm picked her apart and landed a perfect left head kick for one of the greatest upsets the sport has ever seen.
That win defines her, but her striking pedigree runs deeper - elite footwork, range control and counter timing built over a championship boxing career. She remained a top contender for years, challenging for titles and testing the division's best, including a featherweight bid against Amanda Nunes. Her MMA record sits around 15-7.
Later in her career Holm returned to professional boxing, the discipline where she first made her name. For newcomers, she's the woman who beat Ronda Rousey - but watch a full fight and you'll see one of the most technically refined strikers in the history of women's MMA.
Why fans love Holm
She authored a defining upset, carries herself with class, and brings genuine world-class striking pedigree from boxing into the cage.
