Best fights of Holly Holm
Over 13 years as a professional, Holly Holm has compiled a 15-7 (8) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Holly Holm KOs Ronda Rousey
On November 15, 2015 Holly Holm fought Ronda Rousey for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Holm was 34 years old with a record of 9-0, and Rousey was 28 with a record of 12-0. Holm was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Rousey was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Holm stopped Ronda Rousey via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Holly Holm defeats Irene Aldana
On October 4, 2020 Holly Holm faced Irene Aldana in a bantamweight bout. Holm was 38 years old with a record of 13-5, and Aldana was 32 with a record of 12-5. Holm was coming off a win and Aldana was on a 2-fight winning streak. Holm won via unanimous decision.
3. Holly Holm defeats Raquel Pennington in their 2nd fight
On January 18, 2020 Holly Holm faced Raquel Pennington in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Holm was 38 years old with a record of 12-5, and Pennington was 31 with a record of 10-7. Holm was coming off a loss, while Pennington was coming off a win. Holm won via unanimous decision.
4. Holly Holm defeats Megan Anderson
On June 9, 2018 Holly Holm faced Megan Anderson in a featherweight bout. Holm was 36 years old with a record of 11-4, and Anderson was 28 with a record of 8-2. Holm was coming off a loss, while Anderson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Holm won via unanimous decision.
5. Holly Holm loses to Ketlen Vieira via split decision
On May 21, 2022 Holly Holm faced Ketlen Vieira in a bantamweight bout. Holm was 40 years old with a record of 14-5, and Vieira was 30 with a record of 12-2. Holm was on a 2-fight winning streak and Vieira was coming off a win. Holm lost via split decision. Went the distance with Vieira.
6. Holly Holm defeats Marion Reneau
On July 15, 2015 Holly Holm faced Marion Reneau in a bantamweight bout. Holm was 33 years old with a record of 8-0, and Reneau was 38 with a record of 6-1. Holm was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Reneau was on a 5-fight winning streak. Holm won via unanimous decision.
7. Holly Holm loses to Cris Cyborg via unanimous decision
On December 30, 2017 Holly Holm fought Cris Cyborg for the UFC Women's featherweight title. Holm was 36 years old with a record of 11-3, and Cyborg was 32 with a record of 18-1. Holm was coming off a win and Cyborg was on a 8-fight winning streak. Holm lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cyborg.
8. Holly Holm loses to Miesha Tate via KO
On March 5, 2016 Holly Holm defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Miesha Tate. Holm was 34 years old with a record of 10-0, and Tate was 29 with a record of 17-5. Holm was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Tate was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tate submitted Holm via choke-out in the 5th round. Lost the title.
9. Holly Holm KOs Bethe Correia
On June 17, 2017 Holly Holm faced Bethe Correia in a bantamweight bout. Holm was 35 years old with a record of 10-3, and Correia was 33 with a record of 10-2-1. Holm was on a 3-fight losing streak. Holm stopped Bethe Correia via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Holly Holm defeats Raquel Pennington
On February 28, 2015 Holly Holm faced Raquel Pennington in a bantamweight bout. Holm was 33 years old with a record of 7-0, and Pennington was 26 with a record of 5-4. Holm was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Pennington was coming off a win. Holm won via split decision.