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| Born | Holly Rene Holm October 17, 1981 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Other names | The Preacher's Daughter |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Division | Bantamweight (MMA) Featherweight (MMA) Light Welterweight (Boxing) Welterweight (Boxing and Kickboxing) Light Middleweight (Boxing) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Team | Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2007–present) AKKA Karate USA (2000–2007) |
| Trainer | Mike Winkeljohn (Boxing, Kickboxing) Greg Jackson (MMA) Israel Martinez (Wrestling) Rafael "Barata" Freitas (BJJ) |
| Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto "Tussa" Alencar |
| Years active | 2011–present (MMA) 2002–2013 (Boxing) 2001–2003 (Kickboxing) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 38 |
| Wins | 33 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 22 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Draws | 7 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | University of New Mexico |
| Spouse |
Jeff Kirkpatrick
(m. 2012; div. 2019) |
| Notable school(s) | Manzano High School |
Holly Rene Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist. She used to compete in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was once the Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Before MMA, Holm was a professional boxer. She won many world titles and defended them 18 times in three different weight classes. Ring magazine named her "Fighter of the Year" twice (2005, 2006). Experts at BoxRec rank her as one of the greatest female boxers ever.
One of her most famous wins in MMA was at UFC 193 on November 15, 2015. She won the bantamweight title by beating Ronda Rousey, who had never lost before. This fight is seen as one of the biggest upsets in combat sports history. Holly Holm is the only fighter to win a major world title in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts.
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Early Life and Family
Holly Holm was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the youngest of three children. Her father, Roger, is a Church of Christ preacher. This is why Holly was nicknamed "The Preacher's Daughter" when she became a fighter. Her mother, Tammy, works as a massage therapist. Holly's family background is mainly Irish.
When she was growing up, Holly played soccer. She also did gymnastics, swimming, and diving. Her parents separated before she finished Manzano High School in 2000. After high school, she studied for a year at the University of New Mexico.
Amateur Kickboxing Journey
Holly Holm started her journey into fighting with aerobics classes when she was 16. Her cardio-kickboxing teacher, Mike Winkeljohn, saw that Holly had a lot of talent. He then started training her to be a fighter.
In September 2001, Holly won a championship title. This was at the International Rules Adult Women's Welterweight Division. It was part of the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) USA National Amateur Championship Tournament in Kansas City. She had two fights in this tournament. She won her first fight very quickly by technical knockout. Her second fight was won by a unanimous decision from the judges. This was Holly's last amateur competition. Her total amateur kickboxing record was 6 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws.
Professional Boxing Career
Holly Holm held several welterweight boxing titles. Many people thought she was one of the best female welterweights in the world. Some even consider her one of the greatest boxers of all time. Ring Magazine named her the female Fighter of the Year twice in a row, in 2005 and 2006. She was very popular in her hometown of Albuquerque. Most of her fights happened there, with only one outside of New Mexico.
In June 2008, she became the undisputed welterweight champion. She held belts from 140 to 154 pounds after beating former champ Mary Jo Sanders. They had a second fight on October 17, 2008, which ended in a draw.
On December 2, 2011, Holly fought Anne Sophie Mathis from France. Mathis was known for her powerful knockouts. Holly was badly beaten and lost by knockout in the 7th round. This was called the "upset of the year" in women's boxing. They fought again on June 15, 2012. This time, Holly won by a unanimous decision, becoming the new champion and getting revenge for her earlier loss.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
Starting Her MMA Journey
Holly Holm had her first mixed martial arts fight on March 4, 2011. She fought Christina Domke at an event put on by her boxing promoter. Holly won the fight in the second round. Her opponent could not continue after Holly landed many leg kicks.
She fought again on September 9, 2011, against Strikeforce fighter Jan Finney. Holly won this fight in the third round by TKO.
Fighting in Bellator MMA
On February 28, 2013, Holly Holm made her debut in Bellator MMA. She fought Katie Merrill at Bellator 91 in Rio Rancho. Holly won this fight in the second round by TKO.
Holly announced that she would stop boxing after her May 11, 2013, match against Mary McGee. She wanted to focus completely on her MMA career. Holly defeated McGee by a unanimous decision in her final boxing match.
Legacy Fighting Championship Fights
On July 19, 2013, Holly Holm faced Allanna Jones at Legacy Fighting Championship 21. She won the fight with a head-kick knockout in the second round.
Holly was set to fight Erica Paes on October 11, 2013. But Paes was removed from the fight card. So, Holly fought Nikki Knudsen instead. Holly won this fight by TKO in the second round with a body kick and knees.
On December 6, 2013, Holly fought Angela Hayes. She won the fight by a unanimous decision.
On April 4, 2014, Holly faced Juliana Werner for the first-ever Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship. She won the title in the fifth round by TKO. Holly broke her left arm during the first round of this fight.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Debut
On July 10, 2014, news came out that Holly Holm had signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Holly was supposed to have her first UFC fight at UFC 181 against Raquel Pennington. However, she had to pull out due to an injury. The two fighters eventually met at UFC 184. Holly won the fight by a split decision.
Holly then fought Marion Reneau on July 15, 2015. Holly won this fight by a unanimous decision.
Holm vs. Rousey: The Big Upset
Holly Holm's most famous MMA fight was against the champion Ronda Rousey. They fought at UFC 193 on November 14, 2015. Even though many people thought Holly would lose, she controlled most of the fight with her striking. She also stopped all of Rousey's attempts to take her down.
Holly won the fight by knockout in the second round with a high kick. This ended Rousey's undefeated streak and her three-year reign as champion. After the fight, Rousey had to go to the hospital.
Holly earned extra money for "Fight of the Night" and "Performance of the Night." By winning the title, she became the first person to win championships in both boxing and MMA. UFC fighter Jon Jones said he thought Holly was "already the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) of women's combat sports." Her hometown, Albuquerque, even declared November "Holly Holm Month."
After the Championship
In her first title defense, Holly lost to Miesha Tate in the fifth round on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196. Tate defeated Holly with a rear-naked choke. Holly fought well in the first round, but Tate was better at grappling on the ground. In the fifth round, Tate took Holly down again and used another rear-naked choke. Holly refused to give up, but she became unconscious, and the referee stopped the fight.
Holly then faced Valentina Shevchenko on July 23, 2016. She lost this fight by a unanimous decision.
Challenging for the Featherweight Title
Holly Holm fought Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208 for the first-ever UFC Women's Featherweight Championship on February 11, 2017. She lost the fight by a unanimous decision. During the fight, de Randamie hit Holly after the bell sounded at the end of two rounds. Many fans and media thought Holly should have won. Holly asked for a review, but the decision was not changed.
Later Fights
After losing the featherweight title fight, Holly returned to the bantamweight division. She faced Bethe Correia on June 17, 2017. Holly won the fight by knockout in the third round with a head kick and a punch. This win earned her another "Performance of the Night" bonus.
Holly then challenged Cris Cyborg for the UFC Featherweight Championship on December 30, 2017. She lost the fight by a unanimous decision. This fight earned Holly her second "Fight of the Night" bonus.
Holly faced Megan Anderson on June 9, 2018. She won the fight by a unanimous decision.
On March 20, it was reported that Holly signed a new six-fight contract with the UFC.
Holly fought Amanda Nunes for the Women's bantamweight championship on July 6, 2019. She lost the fight in the first round after being hit by a head kick and punches.
Holly was scheduled to fight Raquel Pennington again on October 6, 2019. However, Holly had to withdraw due to a hamstring injury, and the fight was canceled. They were rescheduled to fight on January 18, 2020, at UFC 246. Holly won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Holly was set to face Irene Aldana on August 1, 2020, but Aldana withdrew due to illness. The fight was rescheduled for October 4, 2020. Holly won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Holly was scheduled to fight Julianna Peña on May 8, 2021, but Holly had to withdraw due to an injury.
She was also scheduled to face Norma Dumont on October 16, 2021, but she withdrew again due to a knee injury.
Holly faced Ketlen Vieira on May 21, 2022. She lost the fight by a split decision, which many people thought was controversial. Most media outlets believed Holly should have won.
In late 2022, Holly signed a new six-fight contract with the UFC.
Holly faced Yana Santos on March 25, 2023. She won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Holly then fought Mayra Bueno Silva on July 15, 2023. She lost the fight in the second round. However, the result was later changed to a "No Contest" because Bueno Silva had an issue with a pre-fight test.
Holly's last fight was against Kayla Harrison on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300. She lost the fight in the second round. On January 13, 2025, Holly left the UFC at her own request.
Fighting Style
Holly Holm moves a lot from side to side in the ring. She uses quick jabs to hit her opponent's head. When she is close to her opponent, she often waits to hit back with counter-strikes, usually a straight left punch. Holly is also known for her punching combinations, especially when her opponents are against the cage.
Another famous boxer, Ana Julaton, said Holly is a "natural mover." She noted that Holly's footwork helps her set up her strikes. At UFC 193, Ronda Rousey struggled to get close to Holly because of her movement. Holly uses different kinds of kicks. She often aims for the body with a fast side kick. She can push back an opponent with a low kick or attack the head with a left high kick.
Championships and Awards
Boxing Achievements
- Overall
- Won 16 title defenses in three different weight classes.
- World Boxing Federation (WBF)
- WBF Female World Light Welterweight Champion (One time)
- WBF Female World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- 2012 Female Fighter of the Year
- Women Boxing Archive Network (WBAN)
- WBAN World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- WBAN World Junior Welterweight Champion (One time)
- WBAN World Junior Middleweight Champion (One time)
- 2010 Fighter of the Year
- 2007 Fighter of the Year
- 2005 Hottest Rising Star of the Year
- World Boxing Council (WBC)
- WBC Female World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- Global Boxing Union (GBU)
- GBU World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA)
- WIBA World Light Welterweight Champion (One time)
- WIBA World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- International Female Boxers Association (IFBA)
- IFBA World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- IFBA World Light Middleweight Champion (One time)
- 2006 Fighter of the Year
- World Boxing Association (WBA)
- WBA Female World Welterweight Champion (One time)
- International Boxing Association (IBA)
- IBA Female World Welterweight Champion (Three times)
- IBA Female World Light Welterweight Champion (Three times)
- BoxRec
- Highest ranked female boxer in all-time pound-for-pound rankings when she retired from boxing.
- The Ring
- 2006 Female Fighter of the Year
- 2005 Female Fighter of the Year
- Hall of Fame Inductions
- 2013 New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame
- 2017 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame
- 2019 New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame
- 2022 International Boxing Hall of Fame
Kickboxing Achievements
- International Kickboxing Federation (IKF)
- IKF/Ringside 2001 USA National Amateur International Rules Welterweight Champion
Mixed Martial Arts Achievements
- Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
- UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time; former)
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia
- 2015: Newcomer of the Year, Upset of the Year & Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- Legacy Fighting Championships
- Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time; first)
- ESPN
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- Sherdog
- 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- 2015 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
- MMAFighting.com
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- MMAJunkie.com
- 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- Bleacher Report
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- Inside MMA
- 2015 Female Fighter of the Year
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- World MMA Awards
- 2015 Female Fighter of the Year
- 2015 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
- 2015 Knockout of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- 2015 Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
- ESPY Awards (2016)
- Upset of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey
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 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 15–7 (1) | Kayla Harrison | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 2 | 1:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 15–6 (1) | Mayra Bueno Silva | NC (overturned) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva | July 15, 2023 | 2 | 0:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Originally a submission win for Bueno Silva; changed after she had an issue with a test. |
| Win | 15–6 | Yana Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen | March 25, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Ketlen Vieira | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira | May 21, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Irene Aldana | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana | October 4, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 13–5 | Raquel Pennington | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 246 | January 18, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Amanda Nunes | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 239 | July 6, 2019 | 1 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Bantamweight. For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–4 | Megan Anderson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 225 | June 9, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Cris Cyborg | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 219 | December 30, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | For the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 11–3 | Bethe Correia | KO (head kick and punch) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia | June 17, 2017 | 3 | 1:09 | Kallang, Singapore | Bantamweight bout. Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 10–3 | Germaine de Randamie | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 208 | February 11, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | Featherweight debut. For the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 10–2 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | July 23, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Miesha Tate | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 196 | March 5, 2016 | 5 | 3:30 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lost the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–0 | Ronda Rousey | KO (head kick and punches) | UFC 193 | November 15, 2015 | 2 | 0:59 | Melbourne, Australia | Won the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Year. |
| Win | 9–0 | Marion Reneau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | July 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Raquel Pennington | Decision (split) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Juliana Werner | TKO (head kick and punches) | Legacy FC 30: Holm vs. Werner | April 4, 2014 | 5 | 1:50 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | Won the inaugural Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Angela Hayes | Decision (unanimous) | Fresquez Productions: Havoc | December 6, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Nikki Knudsen | TKO (kick to the body and knees) | Legacy FC 24: Feist vs. Ferreira | October 11, 2013 | 2 | 1:18 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Allanna Jones | KO (head kick) | Legacy FC 21: Huerta vs. Hobar | July 19, 2013 | 2 | 2:22 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Katie Merrill | TKO (punches) | Bellator 91 | February 28, 2013 | 2 | 3:02 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jan Finney | KO (kick to the body) | Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage | September 9, 2011 | 3 | 2:49 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Christina Domke | TKO (leg kicks) | Fresquez Productions: Double Threat | March 4, 2011 | 2 | 3:58 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
Professional Boxing Record
| 38 fights | 33 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 24 | 0 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 38 | Win | 33–2–3 | Mary McGee | UD | 10 | May 11, 2013 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female, and WBF female light welterweight titles |
| 37 | Win | 32–2–3 | Diana Prazak | UD | 10 | Dec 7, 2012 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant IBA female, and WBF female light welterweight titles |
| 36 | Win | 31–2–3 | Anne Sophie Mathis | UD | 10 | Jun 15, 2012 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won IBA female, WBF female, and WBAN welterweight titles |
| 35 | Loss | 30–2–3 | Anne Sophie Mathis | KO | 7 (10), 1:38 | Dec 2, 2011 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | For vacant IBA female and WBAN welterweight titles |
| 34 | Win | 30–1–3 | Victoria Cisneros | UD | 10 | Jun 10, 2011 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 29–1–3 | Ann Saccurato | TKO | 8 (10), 0:51 | Dec 3, 2010 | Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female light welterweight title; Won WBAN light welterweight title |
| 32 | Win | 28–1–3 | Jaime Clampitt | TKO | 1 (10), 1:53 | Aug 6, 2010 | Hard Rock, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant IBA female light welterweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–1–3 | Chevelle Hallback | UD | 10 | Mar 26, 2010 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant WIBA light welterweight title |
| 30 | Win | 26–1–3 | Victoria Cisneros | UD | 10 | Dec 4, 2009 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant WBC-NABF female light middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–1–3 | Terri Blair | UD | 10 | Aug 28, 2009 | New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained WIBA welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–1–3 | Duda Yankovich | TKO | 4 (10), 0:32 | Jun 5, 2009 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained WIBA welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 23–1–3 | Myriam Lamare | UD | 10 | Jan 23, 2009 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained WIBA welterweight title |
| 26 | Draw | 22–1–3 | Mary Jo Sanders | MD | 10 | Oct 17, 2008 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | For vacant IBA female light middleweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–1–2 | Mary Jo Sanders | UD | 10 | Jun 13, 2008 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IFBA light middleweight title; Won inaugural WBAN light middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 21–1–2 | Belinda Laracuente | UD | 10 | Feb 7, 2008 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | Retained IFBA welterweight title |
| 23 | Win | 20–1–2 | Miriam Brakache | TKO | 7 (10), 1:40 | Jan 11, 2008 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained WBC female, and IFBA welterweight titles |
| 22 | Win | 19–1–2 | Angelica Martinez | UD | 10 | Sep 21, 2007 | Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant IBA female welterweight title |
| 21 | Win | 18–1–2 | Chevelle Hallback | UD | 10 | May 23, 2007 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 17–1–2 | Ann Saccurato | UD | 10 | Mar 22, 2007 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained WBA female welterweight title; Won vacant WBC female IBA female, GBU female, WIBA, and IFBA welterweight titles |
| 19 | Win | 16–1–2 | Tricia Turton | UD | 10 | Dec 1, 2006 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won vacant IFBA light middleweight title |
| 18 | Win | 15–1–2 | Jane Couch | UD | 10 | Sep 23, 2006 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female light welterweight title |
| 17 | Win | 14–1–2 | Angelica Martinez | UD | 10 | Jun 10, 2006 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won inaugural WBA female welterweight title |
| 16 | Win | 13–1–2 | Shadina Pennybaker | TKO | 7 (10), 0:57 | Feb 24, 2006 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female light welterweight title |
| 15 | Win | 12–1–2 | Mia St. John | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 2005 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female light welterweight title |
| 14 | Win | 11–1–2 | Christy Martin | UD | 10 | Sep 16, 2005 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 10–1–2 | Lisa Lewis | TKO | 8 (10), 3:00 | Jun 24, 2005 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained IBA female light welterweight title |
| 12 | Win | 9–1–2 | Gloria Ramirez | UD | 4 | Apr 15, 2005 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 8–1–2 | Terri Blair | UD | 10 | Dec 10, 2004 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | Won inaugural IBA female light welterweight title |
| 10 | Loss | 7–1–2 | Rita Turrisi | TKO | 4 (6) | Jun 27, 2004 | Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 9 | Draw | 7–0–2 | Angelica Martinez | MD | 6 | May 15, 2004 | Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Janae Archuleta | TKO | 1 (6) | Apr 10, 2004 | Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | Angelica Martinez | UD | 6 | Dec 12, 2003 | Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 6 | Draw | 5–0–1 | Stephanie Jaramillo | PTS | 6 | Oct 3, 2003 | Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Stephanie Jaramillo | MD | 4 | Aug 26, 2003 | Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Bonnie Mann | UD | 4 | Sep 6, 2002 | Santa Ana Star Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Martha Deitchman | UD | 4 | Aug 17, 2002 | Santa Ana Star Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Terrie Carrillo | TKO | 1 (4), 2:36 | Jun 21, 2002 | Sky City Casino, Acoma, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Martha Deitchman | TKO | 3 (4) | Jan 25, 2002 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Kickboxing Record
| 2 Wins (2 knockouts, 0 decisions), 1 Loss (1 knockout, 0 decisions), 0 Draws | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2003 | Win | Alisa Cantwell | Ring of Fire 9: Eruption | Baraboo, Wisconsin | TKO | 1 | 1:30 | 2–1 |
| April 6, 2003 | Loss | Trisha Hill | GKD Productions & Ring of Fire: Triple Threat Fight Night | Albuquerque, New Mexico | KO | 4 | N/A | 1–1 |
| June 1, 2002 | Win | Valerie Anthonson | World Championship Kickboxing: Bad to the Bone | Bernalillo, New Mexico | TKO | 2 | N/A | 1–0 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
Pay-Per-View Fights
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 |
| 2. | UFC 208 | Holm vs. de Randamie | February 11, 2017 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | Barclays Center | 200,000 |
| 3. | UFC 219 | Cyborg vs. Holm | December 30, 2017 | Paradise, Nevada, United States | T-Mobile Arena | 380,000 |
Film and TV Appearances
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Knockout Sportsworld | Herself | Episode: "Throwing Bombs" Archive footage |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Fight Valley | Payton Walsh |
Personal Life
Holly Holm has strong relationships with her parents and brothers. Her father always goes to her fights. For many years, he even helped her in her corner during her boxing matches. Holly and her father also work together in a real estate company. Holly is a Christian and her faith is in the Churches of Christ. Her mother, Tammy Bredy, rarely watches Holly fight in the cage.
In 2012, Holly married Jeff Kirkpatrick. They met in college. The couple separated in July 2019. Holly filed to end her marriage and get her maiden name back.
See also
In Spanish: Holly Holm para niños
- List of female boxers
- List of female mixed martial artists
