She is the former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, and a former professional boxer and kickboxer
She was a multiple-time world champion in boxing, defending her titles 18 times in three weight classes, and a two-time Ring magazine fighter of the year (2005, 2006)
Holm's most notable win in mixed martial arts (MMA) occurred at UFC 193, in front of a record-breaking crowd for a UFC event (56,214 people) in Melbourne, when she captured the bantamweight title and gave Ronda Rousey her first loss in the sport
Some publications have listed the fight as one of the biggest upsets in sports
Holm is the first person to win championships in both boxing and mixed martial arts
As of December 30, 2016, she is ranked the #2 female bantamweight contender by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and the #3 fighter by Sherdog
She is also ranked the #3 pound-for-pound female fighter by Sherdog, while Fight Matrix lists her as #7
UFC fighter and teammate Jon Jones has called her the greatest female athlete in the history of combat sports
Outside of MMA, she appears in the 2016 feature film Fight Valley
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Dan Wislek: Holly, I think you're the greatest fighter, Iâve been a fan for a long time. I wish you well. Taking Ronda was the kick heard around the world. (November 21, 2020)Reply »