Holly Holm News
Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm aiming for 2023 return, rematch with Miesha Tate: "It would come full circle"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm would like to face Miesha Tate next. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of action since her clash with Ketlen Vieira in May. After 25 minutes, it was the Brazilian who earned the victory by a split decision. The decision itself was bashed by names such as Daniel Cormier.
Holly Holm would KO Katie Taylor in what would be "the biggest women’s boxing fight of all time," says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn believes Holly Holm would have a ton of success should she get the chance to box Katie Taylor. Recently, it was reported by an Irish outlet that Holm is the frontrunner to face Taylor next. It was originally expected that Taylor would have an immediate rematch with Amanda Serrano, but negotiations have stalled and now Holm, who has one fight left on her UFC deal, has been linked to the fight.
Holly Holm will likely return by the end of summer, still focused on rematching Amanda Nunes says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm ended her nearly two-year layoff on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 55 against Ketlen Vieira. Holm was riding a two-fight win streak and had she beaten Vieira she likely would have been granted a title shot. The bout proved to be very competitive but in the end it was Vieira who was awarded the split decision in a fight that many thought Holm won.
Mike Winkeljohn "disappointed" with "goofball" judges that scored Holly Holm-Ketlen Vieira fight: "It's not fair to the fighters"
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn was shocked when he heard Ketlen Vieira being announced as the winner in her UFC Vegas 55 main event fight against Holly Holm. Winkeljohn, a coach of Holm, was confident his pupil had won the fight when the final bell rang. It was a close competitive fight, but Holm had nearly double the significant strikes of Vieira and had almost nine more minutes of control so, for Winkeljohn, he doesn’t know how Vieira got her hand raised.
Team JacksonWink says the legitimacy of the sport is in question following Holly Holm loss: “Judges need to be held accountable”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm’s team has questioned the legitimacy of the sport following her controversial loss to Ketlen Vieira. Last Saturday night at the UFC Apex, Holly Holm went head to head with Ketlen Vieira in an attempt to extend her current win streak with the promotion to three. Unfortunately for the veteran, she was unable to do so as she fell to a split decision loss with the judges scoring the contest 47-48, 48-47 and 48-47.
Daniel Cormier believes Holly Holm and Eryk Anders were robbed of wins at UFC Vegas 55: “Once again, it’s on the judges”
Susan Cox - May 23, 2022
Commentator Daniel Cormier believes Holly Holm and Eryk Anders were robbed of wins at UFC Vegas 55 which took place on Saturday, May 21st at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada. The main card saw three split decisions which didn’t sit well with some fans, including former champ Daniel Cormier.
What's next for Ketlen Vieira and Holly Holm after UFC Vegas 55?
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 55, a women’s bantamweight bout headlined the card as Ketlen Vieira took on Holly Holm. Vieira was coming off her first UFC main event as she beat Miesha Tate last time out. The victory got her back into the win column after losing a decision to Yana Kunitskaya. Holm, meanwhile, had not fought since October of 2020 as she beat Irene Aldana by decision, and before that, she defeated Raquel Pennington.
Holly Holm reacts following controversial loss to Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 55: “I thought I won the fight”
Fernando Quiles - May 22, 2022
Holly Holm firmly believes she should’ve had her hand raised at the conclusion of UFC Vegas 55. This past Saturday night (May 21), Holm shared the Octagon with Ketlen Vieira. The action was held inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The action went the distance and Vieira was awarded the split decision victory.
UFC Vegas 55 Results: Ketlen Vieira defeats Holly Holm (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - May 21, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 55 event is headlined by a women’s bantamweight bout between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira. Holm (14-5 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first in over eighteen months this evening. ‘The Preachers Daughter’ currently boasts a two-fight winning steak, scoring decision wins over Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana in her most recent efforts.
UFC Vegas 55: 'Holm vs. Vieira' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 21, 2022
The Octagon remain in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 55 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira. Holm (14-5 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first in over eighteen months this evening. ‘The Preachers Daughter’ currently boasts a two-fight winning steak, scoring decision wins over Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana in her most recent efforts.
Holly Holm eyeing title fight with win over Ketlen Vieira: "I want to get to the belt"
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm still has hopes of holding the title again. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of the cage since October 2020, a win over Irene Aldana. The 40-year-old has been forced out of action for a year and a half. Mainly due to a variety of injuries and illnesses.
Holly Holm reveals interest in moving back to boxing for Katie Taylor matchup: "It does get me excited"
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2022
Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm has her eyes set on a return to the ring. The former boxer is interested in fighting lightweight champion Katie Taylor next. ‘KT’ and Amanda Serrano are fresh off the biggest fight in women’s boxing history. The two champions headlined Madison Square Garden, a first for a female fight. The bout ended up living up to the hype, at times, a rarity in boxing.
Holly Holm explains why she would prefer to have her next fight at bantamweight
Harry Kettle - January 10, 2022
UFC fighter Holly Holm has explained why she’d prefer to fight at bantamweight next instead of featherweight. While she may be seen by many as a veteran in the sport, Holly Holm clearly still feels like she has a lot to prove. She’s won three of her last four fights, has competed for two titles and won one, and was pulled from a featherweight bout as recently as last October due to a knee injury.
Holly Holm among 2022 boxing Hall of Fame inductees
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Holly Holm will be going into the boxing Hall of Fame. It was revealed on Tuesday that the former UFC bantamweight champion is among the five fighters apart of the 2022 class. Of course, Holm was known for her boxing career before transitioning to MMA.
Miesha Tate turned down Holly Holm rematch, says coach
Adam D Martin - October 19, 2021
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate turned down a Holly Holm rematch, says Holm’s coach Mike Winkeljohn. Tate and Holm first met back at UFC 196 in March 2016. In what was one of the most incredible comebacks of all time, Tate came back in the fifth round and choked Holm out to win the women’s 135lbs title. It was a night of upsets, as Nate Diaz submitted Conor McGregor that same night. Of course, it was also over five years ago now, and so much has changed in the three years since then. For Tate, she was retired for the majority of that time before recently returning to active competition. Holm, meanwhile, has never been able to recapture her belt at 135lbs, though she has remained active in the weight class.
Norma Dumont calls for interim featherweight title fight against Holly Holm with win at UFC Vegas 40
Adam D Martin - October 15, 2021
Women’s 145lbs fighter Norma Dumont called for an interim featherweight title fight against Holly Holm with a win at UFC Vegas 40. Dumont fights in the main event this weekend against Aspen Ladd in a rare women’s featherweight bout in the UFC. Originally, Dumont was set to take on the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holm, but after Holm pulled out with an injury, Ladd stepped up a weight class on short notice to take the fight. Given that the women’s featherweight division is by far the most shallow weight class in the UFC, the winner of Dumont vs. Ladd will surely be close to a title shot against the champion, Amanda Nunes.
Holly Holm out of main event fight against Norma Dumont
Cole Shelton - October 6, 2021
Holly Holm is out of her fight against Norma Dumont which was supposed to headline next week’s Fight Night card. According to MMA reporter, Ariel Helwani, Holm suffered a knee injury that forced her out of her featherweight fight against Dumont at UFC Vegas 40 on October 16. The card had already taken some hits as Miesha Tate vs. Ketlen Vieira was postponed so it’s now uncertain what will headline the card. Holm, however, is hoping to return by the end of the year.
Holly Holm to make featherweight return vs. Norma Dumont in October
Drake Riggs - July 28, 2021
Holly Holm has her next fight booked — but it won’t be at her usual weight of 135-pounds. MMA Fighting reported Wednesday that “The Preacher’s Daughter” has her next bout lined up and it will act as a return to the 145-pound featherweight division. Standing in Holm’s way on Oct. 16 will be Brazil’s Norma Dumont. The location for the event along with the headlining bout remains to be determined.