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Holly Holm undergoes surgery for broken thumb

bjpenndotcom - August 3, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm is currently in the midst of a rough patch. After losing her championship to Miesha Tate in the co-main event of UFC 196, Holm recently dropped a decision to Valentina Shevchenko last month in Chicago, Illinois.

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Updated UFC rankings - Holly Holm drops while Ronda Rousey moves up

Russell Ess - July 28, 2016

The UFC rankings were updated after the UFC on FOX 20 event that took place over the weekend. The divisions that seen the most change were the women’s bantamweight division and the men’s featherweight division.

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Holly Holm: 'I think I just need to believe in myself a little more'

Russell Ess - July 25, 2016

Following her loss to Valentina Shevchenko on Saturday night, Holly Holm is now on a two-fight losing streak after being the champion of the UFC women’s bantamweight division. Holm spoke with the media in the post-fight press conference following her loss and says that she knows she is capable of performing better than how she did against Shevchenko.

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VIDEO | Valentina Shevchenko upsets Holly Holm (highlights)

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

http://youtu.be/EbV2ZKOwC8g In the main event of UFC on FOX 20, #8 ranked women’s bantamweight Valentina Shevchenko picked up the biggest win of her UFC career as she defeated Holly Holm via unanimous decision.

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Holly Holm recalls moments before being choked out by Miesha Tate

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

Back in the co-main event of UFC 196, Holly Holm looked to defend her UFC women’s bantamweight championship against Miesha Tate. The fight was Holm’s first title defense. Unfortunately for ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ Tate was able to pull off the late-fight upset in the 5th round, and defeat Holm via rear naked choke in the 5th round. Ahead of Holm’s ‘UFC Chicago’ fight against Valentina Shevchenko Saturday night, the former champ recalled the moment before she was choked out. MMAFighting has the quotes:

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Holy Holm comments on Jon Jones failed drug test, gives update on Jones

bjpenndotcom - July 22, 2016

With just 2 days to go until UFC 200, UFC pound for pound kingpin Jon Jones found himself pulled from the historic card after being notified of a potential USADA anti-doping violation. Ultimately, Anderson Silva took Jones’ place against Daniel Cormier on the card, and Jones was handed a provisional suspension until his hearing with the NSAC.

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VIDEO | 'UFC on FOX: Chicago' main event preview

bjpenndotcom - July 22, 2016

Saturday afternoon in Chicago, Illinois, the UFC will hold it’s 20th event on Fox. In the main event, Holly Holm will square off against Valentina Shevchenko in a pivotal women’s bantamweight matchup.

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Holly Holm feeling the pressure ahead of UFC on FOX 20?

bjpenndotcom - July 22, 2016

Saturday evening in Chicago, Illinois, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will look to bounce back from her UFC 196 loss to Miesha Tate as she fights Valentina Shevchenko in the main event of the televised card. The fight will be Holm’s first since losing the title back in March, and one she hopes will open the door to a future rematch with Miesha Tate.

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VIDEO | Holly Holm weighs in on rematch with Ronda Rousey or Miesha Tate

bjpenndotcom - July 20, 2016

Back at UFC 193, Holly Holm shocked the world as she dominated Ronda Rousey for nearly two rounds, ultimately knocking the champ out in the 2nd round with a perfectly placed head kick to claim the UFC championship.

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VIDEO | Holly Holm comments on PED use and Jon Jones' situation

Russell Ess - July 19, 2016

https://youtu.be/hxZHqsxIH3E Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm is a close friend and teammate of Jon Jones.

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Holly Holm tested for the 14th time by USADA

bjpenndotcom - July 19, 2016

It’s now been a year since the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency began testing UFC fighters. Since then, the MMA community has seen numerous fighters popped for both in competition, and out-of-competition, anti-doping violations. Earlier this month a list was released of the fighters most tested by USADA in the first year of the program. Tied for first were UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor, and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm.

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VIDEO | UFC on FOX 20 Road to the Octagon - Preview

Russell Ess - July 18, 2016

https://youtu.be/zrZFg8nwCEo Big fights are coming to Chicago, Illinois at UFC on FOX 20, which takes place on July 23.

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Holly Holm turns down major studio movie to avoid making the 'same mistakes that somebody else made'

Russell Ess - June 14, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm has apparently been getting a lot of calls for business opportunities outside of the Octagon. TMZ reports that Holm was offered a part in “a major studio movie,” but declined as the time interfered with her upcoming fight against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 20 in July.

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VIDEO | Holly Holm gets caught in hail storm while running

bjpenndotcom - June 2, 2016

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Holly Holm explains turning down Cyborg fight, now welcomes catchweight bout

Russell Ess - May 19, 2016

Former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm admits that she did turn down the offer to welcome Cris Cyborg to the Octagon in her UFC debut. Holm has her reason, after getting her belt taken from her in the very last round of her championship fight against Miesha Tate at UFC 196.

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JacksonWink EXCLUSIVE VIDEO | Holly Holm gets Jon Jones up way off his feet while grappling

Russell Ess - May 16, 2016

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Holly Holm argues fight with Miesha Tate was more competitive than Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz

bjpenndotcom - April 12, 2016

Back at UFC 196, fight fans not only saw Nate Diaz defeat Conor McGregor via submission, but also Miesha Tate pull off a late-fight upset over Holly Holm. In the 5th round it appeared as though Holm was en route to her first successful title defense, however Tate managed to ultimately secure a rear naked choke win to claim the UFC women’s bantamweight championship.

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Holly Holm explains her case for immediate rematch with Miesha Tate

Russell Ess - April 11, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm was not happy when she heard news that current champion Miesha Tate would be fighting Amanda Nunes next at UFC 200. Holm spoke with Ariel Helwani on Monday’s episode of the MMA Hour and talked about the women’s bantamweight title picture.