Holly Holm News
Holly Holm backing former opponent Cris Cyborg to beat Larissa Pacheco in PFL debut: "Go in there and get that championship"
Josh Evanoff - October 16, 2024
Holly Holm is backing Cris Cyborg to defeat Larissa Pacheco this weekend in her PFL debut. The two Brazilians are currently set to meet in the co-main event of Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira on Saturday. Larissa Pacheco enters the fight red-hot, riding a ten-fight winning streak over the likes of Julia Budd and Kayla Harrison. Meanwhile, Cris Cyborg hasn’t competed since a knockout win over Cat Zingano at Bellator 300 last October.
Former UFC champion Holly Holm responds to Dana White’s retirement plea: “I definitely am not ready to be done fighting”
Susan Cox - July 5, 2024
Former UFC champion Holly Holm is responding to Dana White’s retirement plea. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ (15-7 MMA) last fought and was defeated by Kayla Harrison (17-1 MMA) in a bantamweight bout at UFC 300 this past April.
Ronda Rousey explains heartbreak after losing UFC title to Holly Holm
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2024
UFC legend Ronda Rousey has explained the heartbreak she experienced after losing her bantamweight title to Holly Holm. As we all know, Ronda Rousey is one of the biggest names in the history of women’s mixed martial arts – and perhaps the sport as a whole. She did some incredible things during her time on top, dominating for the majority of her time in the Octagon.
Holly Holm issues statement following UFC 300 loss to Kayla Harrison and Dana White’s call for retirement
Harry Kettle - April 15, 2024
Former UFC champion Holly Holm has issued a statement following her UFC 300 defeat against Kayla Harrison. Last weekend, Holly Holm fell short in her attempt to overcome Kayla Harrison in the latter’s UFC debut. It was a fairly comprehensive win for the newcomer, with Holly being unable to deal with her wrestling and overall ground game.
UFC 300 Results: Kayla Harrison stops Holly Holm in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - April 13, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 300 results, including the bantamweight bout between Kayla Harrison and Holly Holm. Harrison (16-1 MMA) will be making her promotional debut this evening. The multiple time PFL lightweight tournament winner was most previously seen in action in November of last year, where she scored a unanimous decision victory over Aspen Ladd.
Holly Holm responds after Ronda Rousey claims she was concussed before their title fight: "She wasn't better than me"
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
Holly Holm has responded to Ronda Rousey after ‘Rowdy’ claimed she was concussed going into their fight. Holm fought Rousey back at UFC 193 in 2015 and going into the fight, ‘Rowdy’ was a massive betting favorite. However, Holm pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as she knocked Rousey out cold to become the new bantamweight champion.
Cris Cyborg believes Holly Holm’s speed will be too much for Kayla Harrison at UFC 300: “Kayla spent a lot of camp worried about taking muscle off”
Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024
Cris Cyborg feels like Holly Holm’s speed will prove to be too much for Kayla Harrison when they collide at UFC 300. Next weekend, Kayla Harrison will make her long-awaited UFC debut. She’ll take on former champion Holly Holm, someone that Cris Cyborg knows very well. In addition to fighting her in the past, she’s currently training wih Holm ahead of this contest.
Kayla Harrison laughs off Cris Cyborg training with Holly Holm: "Go home already, nobody cares"
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024
The UFC’s newest signing Kayla Harrison is ready to move on from Cris Cyborg. The former PFL tournament winner is currently set to make her promotional debut in April. At the historic UFC 300 milestone event, Kayla Harrison will face former women’s bantamweight champion, Holly Holm. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ is coming off a no-contest with Mayra Bueno Silva last summer, and is hoping to earn another title shot.
Holly Holm shuts down comparisons between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey ahead of UFC 300
Harry Kettle - January 30, 2024
UFC veteran Holly Holm has shut down the comparisons that people are making between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey. At UFC 300, Holly Holm will attempt to get back in the win column. She’ll do so when she battles it out with the debuting Kayla Harrison, with the contest taking place at bantamweight.
Holly Holm eyeing title shot with UFC 300 win over Kayla Harrison: "My goal is always to get to the belt"
Josh Evanoff - January 29, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm wants a title shot with a win over Kayla Harrison. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of the cage since a no-contest with Mayra Bueno Silva last July. That bout was originally a submission win for the Brazilian but was overturned after a failed drug test. For months, there was radio silence on a potential return to the octagon for Holly Holm.
Kayla Harrison opens as gigantic favorite over Holly Holm at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - January 24, 2024
Kayla Harrison is a massive betting favorite to beat Holly Holm in her UFC debut at UFC 300. On Tuesday evening, UFC CEO Dana White made a shocking announcement that the promotion signed former PFL women’s lightweight champion Harrison and that she will make her debut at UFC 300 opposite Holly Holm. Along with that, the fight will take place at 135lbs, which will be the first time Harrison fights at bantamweight in her career.
Kayla Harrison releases first statement after booking UFC 300 fight against Holly Holm: "My time is now"
Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2024
Kayla Harrison couldn’t be more excited to finally join the UFC and fight Holly Holm. Last night, UFC executive Dana White took to social media to announce the Judoka’s signing. For Kayla Harrison, her signing was long in the making. Since signing with the PFL in 2018, she’s teased a move to the promotion. In April, she will finally get the chance to fight in the octagon, against former bantamweight champion Holly Holm at the historic UFC 300.
Kayla Harrison signs with UFC, set to debut at UFC 300 against former champion Holly Holm
Cole Shelton - January 23, 2024
Kayla Harrison is a UFC fighter and will be making her debut at UFC 300. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Tuesday night that the promotion has signed Harrison and she will debut at UFC 300 on April 13 against former bantamweight champ Holly Holm. The fight will also take place at bantamweight, which will be the first time Harrison competes at 135lbs in her MMA career.
Holly Holm's manager alleges that Miesha Tate turned down rematch despite UFC 300 callout
Josh Evanoff - December 27, 2023
Don’t expect to see Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate 2 going down at UFC 300 in April. The historic card is expected to include a lot of high-profile matchups, and fighters. Already, bouts such as Aljamain Sterling vs. Calvin Kattar, and Jiri Prochazka vs. Aleksandar Rakic have been added to the card. Furthermore, names such as Conor McGregor have also been linked to the event.
Miesha Tate motivated for potential Holly Holm UFC 300 rematch: "It bothers me"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has explained why she wants Holly Holm next. ‘Cupcake’ returned to the win column over the weekend against Julia Avila at UFC Austin. Entering Saturday’s matchup with ‘Ragin Panda’, Miesha Tate admitted the fight could be her last. However, the former champion got a dominant rebound third-round submission win.
Mayra Bueno Silva has submission win over Holly Holm overturned due to failed drug test
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2023
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva’s win over Holly Holm is no more. ‘Sheerta’ was originally set to face former champion Miesha Tate in a fight night headliner in July. However, due to injury, ‘Cupcake’ was forced to withdraw, and Holly Holm stepped in on short notice. The fight had added attention, as Amanda Nunes had recently vacated her bantamweight title.
What's next for Mayra Bueno Silva and Holly Holm after UFC Vegas 77?
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 77, Mayra Bueno Silva was taking on Holly Holm in a battle of ranked women’s bantamweights. Silva entered the fight riding a three-fight win streak and was a perfect 3-0 in the UFC since moving up to bantamweight. The Brazilian had won her last two fights by submission and was coming off a victory over Lina Lansberg.
Pros react after Mayra Bueno Silva submits Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 77 event was headlined by a women’s bantamweight fight between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva in Las Vegas at the UFC APEX. Holm had come from a controversial decision to Ketlen Vieira in May before bouncing back to beat Yama Santos by a unanimous decision in March. This is an important fight for both women to remain in the title picture at 135 pounds.