Challenges Faced by Holly Holm: Obstacles and Turning Points

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Holly Holm

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Holly Holm. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Holly Holm is an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. She competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

December 2, 2011: Loss to Anne Sophie Mathis

On December 2, 2011, Holly Holm faced Anne Sophie Mathis for the IBA and WBAN welterweight titles and lost by knockout in the 7th round, in what was called an upset of the year.

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April 4, 2014: Legacy FC Championship Win

On April 4, 2014, Holly Holm defeated Juliana Werner for the inaugural Legacy FC Women's Bantamweight Championship via TKO in the fifth round, also breaking her left arm during the first round.

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March 5, 2016: Loss to Miesha Tate at UFC 196

On March 5, 2016, at UFC 196, Holly Holm lost her first title defense against Miesha Tate in the fifth round via rear-naked choke.

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July 23, 2016: Loss to Valentina Shevchenko

On July 23, 2016, Holly Holm faced Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on Fox 20 and lost the bout via unanimous decision.

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February 11, 2017: Loss to Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208

On February 11, 2017, Holly Holm faced Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208 for the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship and lost via unanimous decision amidst controversy over late punches.

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December 30, 2017: UFC Featherweight Championship Challenge

On December 30, 2017, Holly Holm challenged Cris Cyborg for the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 219 and lost via unanimous decision, earning a Fight of the Night bonus.

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July 6, 2019: Loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 239

On July 6, 2019, Holly Holm faced Amanda Nunes for the Women's Bantamweight Championship at UFC 239 and lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

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October 6, 2019: Withdrawal from UFC 243

On October 6, 2019, Holly Holm was scheduled to face Raquel Pennington at UFC 243, but she withdrew from the bout due to a hamstring injury.

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August 1, 2020: Scheduled Fight Cancellation

On August 1, 2020, Holly Holm was scheduled to face Irene Aldana at UFC Fight Night, but Aldana withdrew after testing positive for COVID-19.

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May 8, 2021: Withdrawal from UFC on ESPN 24

On May 8, 2021, Holly Holm was scheduled to face Julianna Peña at UFC on ESPN 24, but she was forced to withdraw due to hydronephrosis.

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October 16, 2021: Withdrawal from UFC Fight Night 195

On October 16, 2021, Holly Holm was scheduled to face Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night 195, but she withdrew due to a knee injury.

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May 21, 2022: Loss to Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night 206

On May 21, 2022, Holly Holm faced Ketlen Vieira at UFC Fight Night 206 and lost the fight via controversial split decision.

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July 15, 2023: Loss to Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC on ESPN 49

On July 15, 2023, Holly Holm faced Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC on ESPN 49 and lost the fight via ninja choke in the second round.

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April 13, 2024: Loss to Kayla Harrison at UFC 300

On April 13, 2024, Holly Holm faced Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 and lost the fight due to a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

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