Holly Holm is on the lookout for her next career move in combat sports. 2024 marked Holm’s 10th year competing in the UFC, where she made a splash early on by defeating the previously unstoppable Ronda Rousey to capture the women’s bantamweight crown. Change is coming for “The Preacher’s Daughter” in 2025, though. Uncrowned’s Ariel […]
Holly Holm is on the lookout for her next career move in combat sports.
2024 marked Holm’s 10th year competing in the UFC, where she made a splash early on by defeating the previously unstoppable Ronda Rousey to capture the women’s bantamweight crown.
Change is coming for “The Preacher’s Daughter” in 2025, though.
Uncrowned’s Ariel Helwani revealed this week that Holm and the MMA leader have mutually agreed to part ways, with the promotion allowing the ex-champ to pursue other opportunities with two fights remaining on her contract.
It’s unclear what lies ahead for the 43-year-old, who is part of the Boxing International Hall of Fame, but Helwani did note that she’s open to options in both the cage and ring.
Breaking:
Holly Holm has parted ways with the UFC and is now a free agent.
She had two fights left on her deal, asked to explore other opportunities and the UFC obliged.
She plans on continuing to fight and is open to MMA or boxing, her long-time agent Lenny Fresquez tells…
After her shock upset of Rousey in 2015, Holm struggled to find consistency inside the Octagon, going 5-7-1 across her subsequent 13 bouts.
The veteran’s most recent win came over Yana Santos in 2023, the same year in which she had a submission loss to Mayra Bueno Silva overturned to a no contest owing to a failed drug test from the Brazilian.
Holly Holm’s decade-long run in the UFC has come to an end. On Monday, Holm’s agent Lenny Fresquez confirmed…
Holly Holm’s decade-long run in the UFC has come to an end.
On Monday, Holm’s agent Lenny Fresquez confirmed with MMA Junkie that ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ would explore free agency for the first time since 2015 following an initial report from Ariel Helwani. According to Fresquez, Holm still had fights left on her contract but requested her outright release, which the UFC granted.
Breaking:
Holly Holm has parted ways with the UFC and is now a free agent.
She had two fights left on her deal, asked to explore other opportunities and the UFC obliged.
She plans on continuing to fight and is open to MMA or boxing, her long-time agent Lenny Fresquez tells…
Holm, 43, burst into the Octagon in 2015 and picked up a couple of big wins over Raquel Pennington and Marion Reneu before securing her first shot at UFC gold. In November of that same year, Holm scored one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, scoring a brutal second-round knockout against ex-titleholder Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.
Holm’s knockout of Rousey earned her a double bonus on the night and Knockout of the Year honors.
Holly Holm’s Run as bantamweight champion ended earlier than expected
Unfortunately, Holm’s run with the 135-pound crown would get cut short courtesy of Miesha Tate. ‘Cupcake’ submitted Holm in the fifth round of their UFC 196 headliner, bringing an end to Holm’s brief run with the belt.
Holm went on to face some of the biggest names in women’s MMA history, including Valentina Shevchenko, Amanda Nunes, and Cris Cyborg but was never able to duplicate the success she had in her first three appearances with the promotion.
Her final fight inside the Octagon came in April when she was matched up with two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison at UFC 300. Harrison made relatively easy work of Holm, submitting her in the second round.
Aside from her work in mixed martial arts, Holm is a multi-time boxing world champion, defending her titles 18 times across three different weight classes. She is a two-time Ring Magazine fighter of the year and BoxRec lists her as the 12th greatest P4P female boxer of all time. She was inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in 2017 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame five years later.
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters…
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters against Holly Holm, a former UFC champion. ‘GWOAT’ Shields recently opened up about an intense training experience with one of the most accomplished figures in combat sports, Holly Holm.
Claressa Shields Training with Holly Holm
Known for her legendary career in both boxing and MMA, Holm put Shields to the test in a brutal training session that left the undefeated champion questioning what she had gotten herself into.
In a recent interview, Shields recalled a moment during her MMA training camp, where she found herself face-to-face with the seasoned veteran, Holly Holm. “I’m in a training camp, getting ready for the fight, right? And they got me there with Holly Holm, and they’re like, first of all, Holly is an OG. She’s an OG. Holly Holm and Jonny Bones—Holly Holm is an OG,” Shields began, highlighting Holm’s experience and status in the fighting world.
The session was designed as a “big boxing day,” but with a twist. Both fighters wore large gloves, allowing for punches while still incorporating takedowns. However, not all fighters were willing to stand and trade blows. “Some people are like, ‘Look, I’m not good at standing up, so I’m gonna take you down,’” Shields explained.
As Claressa Shields threw punches at Holly Holm, she was taken aback when the MMA veteran retaliated with a kick that caused a minor injury. “I’m talking about, I’m giving Holly the hands—the big rights, boom boom boom. I’m—man, she threw a kick. Man, her toenail cut my nose and nicked me. I said, ‘Oh, [expletive], it’s real!’”
The situation escalated quickly as Holly Holm took Claressa Shields to the ground, forcing the boxing champion into a position she was unfamiliar with. Shields admitted, “Then I get mad, I start charging her, hitting her—hitting her—boom, boom. She took me down to the ground, and I couldn’t get up. I couldn’t get up. The way she was putting her head inside my chin and my neck, the way she was putting her elbow on me—I’m like, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do down here?’”
With her training team urging her to work on the techniques she had been taught, Claressa Shields found herself struggling to escape. “Man, I said, ‘This is for real.’ I said, ‘What did I get myself into?’”
Shields’ journey into MMA has been marked by impressive achievements. She made a successful debut in 2021 with the PFL and won her first fight by TKO in the third round. In boxing, Shields holds an undefeated record of and she made history as the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in multiple weight classes simultaneously in the four-belt era.
Holly Holm is a former world champion boxer and UFC icon has also made her mark in both sports. Holm retired from boxing with an impressive record and transitioned to MMA, where she famously defeated Ronda Rousey to become the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in 2015. Additionally, she holds a spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Claressa Shields will next look to defend her title against Danielle Perkins on February 2, and will likely compete in MMA later this year as well. Holly Holm is still an active fighter and a staple of the UFC.
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters…
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters against Holly Holm, a former UFC champion. ‘GWOAT’ Shields recently opened up about an intense training experience with one of the most accomplished figures in combat sports, Holly Holm.
Claressa Shields Training with Holly Holm
Known for her legendary career in both boxing and MMA, Holm put Shields to the test in a brutal training session that left the undefeated champion questioning what she had gotten herself into.
In a recent interview, Shields recalled a moment during her MMA training camp, where she found herself face-to-face with the seasoned veteran, Holly Holm. “I’m in a training camp, getting ready for the fight, right? And they got me there with Holly Holm, and they’re like, first of all, Holly is an OG. She’s an OG. Holly Holm and Jonny Bones—Holly Holm is an OG,” Shields began, highlighting Holm’s experience and status in the fighting world.
The session was designed as a “big boxing day,” but with a twist. Both fighters wore large gloves, allowing for punches while still incorporating takedowns. However, not all fighters were willing to stand and trade blows. “Some people are like, ‘Look, I’m not good at standing up, so I’m gonna take you down,’” Shields explained.
As Claressa Shields threw punches at Holly Holm, she was taken aback when the MMA veteran retaliated with a kick that caused a minor injury. “I’m talking about, I’m giving Holly the hands—the big rights, boom boom boom. I’m—man, she threw a kick. Man, her toenail cut my nose and nicked me. I said, ‘Oh, [expletive], it’s real!’”
The situation escalated quickly as Holly Holm took Claressa Shields to the ground, forcing the boxing champion into a position she was unfamiliar with. Shields admitted, “Then I get mad, I start charging her, hitting her—hitting her—boom, boom. She took me down to the ground, and I couldn’t get up. I couldn’t get up. The way she was putting her head inside my chin and my neck, the way she was putting her elbow on me—I’m like, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do down here?’”
With her training team urging her to work on the techniques she had been taught, Claressa Shields found herself struggling to escape. “Man, I said, ‘This is for real.’ I said, ‘What did I get myself into?’”
Shields’ journey into MMA has been marked by impressive achievements. She made a successful debut in 2021 with the PFL and won her first fight by TKO in the third round. In boxing, Shields holds an undefeated record of and she made history as the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in multiple weight classes simultaneously in the four-belt era.
Holly Holm is a former world champion boxer and UFC icon has also made her mark in both sports. Holm retired from boxing with an impressive record and transitioned to MMA, where she famously defeated Ronda Rousey to become the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in 2015. Additionally, she holds a spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Claressa Shields will next look to defend her title against Danielle Perkins on February 2, and will likely compete in MMA later this year as well. Holly Holm is still an active fighter and a staple of the UFC.
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters…
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters against Holly Holm, a former UFC champion. ‘GWOAT’ Shields recently opened up about an intense training experience with one of the most accomplished figures in combat sports, Holly Holm.
Claressa Shields Training with Holly Holm
Known for her legendary career in both boxing and MMA, Holm put Shields to the test in a brutal training session that left the undefeated champion questioning what she had gotten herself into.
In a recent interview, Shields recalled a moment during her MMA training camp, where she found herself face-to-face with the seasoned veteran, Holly Holm. “I’m in a training camp, getting ready for the fight, right? And they got me there with Holly Holm, and they’re like, first of all, Holly is an OG. She’s an OG. Holly Holm and Jonny Bones—Holly Holm is an OG,” Shields began, highlighting Holm’s experience and status in the fighting world.
The session was designed as a “big boxing day,” but with a twist. Both fighters wore large gloves, allowing for punches while still incorporating takedowns. However, not all fighters were willing to stand and trade blows. “Some people are like, ‘Look, I’m not good at standing up, so I’m gonna take you down,’” Shields explained.
As Claressa Shields threw punches at Holly Holm, she was taken aback when the MMA veteran retaliated with a kick that caused a minor injury. “I’m talking about, I’m giving Holly the hands—the big rights, boom boom boom. I’m—man, she threw a kick. Man, her toenail cut my nose and nicked me. I said, ‘Oh, [expletive], it’s real!’”
The situation escalated quickly as Holly Holm took Claressa Shields to the ground, forcing the boxing champion into a position she was unfamiliar with. Shields admitted, “Then I get mad, I start charging her, hitting her—hitting her—boom, boom. She took me down to the ground, and I couldn’t get up. I couldn’t get up. The way she was putting her head inside my chin and my neck, the way she was putting her elbow on me—I’m like, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do down here?’”
With her training team urging her to work on the techniques she had been taught, Claressa Shields found herself struggling to escape. “Man, I said, ‘This is for real.’ I said, ‘What did I get myself into?’”
Shields’ journey into MMA has been marked by impressive achievements. She made a successful debut in 2021 with the PFL and won her first fight by TKO in the third round. In boxing, Shields holds an undefeated record of and she made history as the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in multiple weight classes simultaneously in the four-belt era.
Holly Holm is a former world champion boxer and UFC icon has also made her mark in both sports. Holm retired from boxing with an impressive record and transitioned to MMA, where she famously defeated Ronda Rousey to become the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in 2015. Additionally, she holds a spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Claressa Shields will next look to defend her title against Danielle Perkins on February 2, and will likely compete in MMA later this year as well. Holly Holm is still an active fighter and a staple of the UFC.
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters…
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters against Holly Holm, a former UFC champion. ‘GWOAT’ Shields recently opened up about an intense training experience with one of the most accomplished figures in combat sports, Holly Holm.
Claressa Shields Training with Holly Holm
Known for her legendary career in both boxing and MMA, Holm put Shields to the test in a brutal training session that left the undefeated champion questioning what she had gotten herself into.
In a recent interview, Shields recalled a moment during her MMA training camp, where she found herself face-to-face with the seasoned veteran, Holly Holm. “I’m in a training camp, getting ready for the fight, right? And they got me there with Holly Holm, and they’re like, first of all, Holly is an OG. She’s an OG. Holly Holm and Jonny Bones—Holly Holm is an OG,” Shields began, highlighting Holm’s experience and status in the fighting world.
The session was designed as a “big boxing day,” but with a twist. Both fighters wore large gloves, allowing for punches while still incorporating takedowns. However, not all fighters were willing to stand and trade blows. “Some people are like, ‘Look, I’m not good at standing up, so I’m gonna take you down,’” Shields explained.
As Claressa Shields threw punches at Holly Holm, she was taken aback when the MMA veteran retaliated with a kick that caused a minor injury. “I’m talking about, I’m giving Holly the hands—the big rights, boom boom boom. I’m—man, she threw a kick. Man, her toenail cut my nose and nicked me. I said, ‘Oh, [expletive], it’s real!’”
The situation escalated quickly as Holly Holm took Claressa Shields to the ground, forcing the boxing champion into a position she was unfamiliar with. Shields admitted, “Then I get mad, I start charging her, hitting her—hitting her—boom, boom. She took me down to the ground, and I couldn’t get up. I couldn’t get up. The way she was putting her head inside my chin and my neck, the way she was putting her elbow on me—I’m like, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do down here?’”
With her training team urging her to work on the techniques she had been taught, Claressa Shields found herself struggling to escape. “Man, I said, ‘This is for real.’ I said, ‘What did I get myself into?’”
Shields’ journey into MMA has been marked by impressive achievements. She made a successful debut in 2021 with the PFL and won her first fight by TKO in the third round. In boxing, Shields holds an undefeated record of and she made history as the first boxer to hold undisputed titles in multiple weight classes simultaneously in the four-belt era.
Holly Holm is a former world champion boxer and UFC icon has also made her mark in both sports. Holm retired from boxing with an impressive record and transitioned to MMA, where she famously defeated Ronda Rousey to become the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in 2015. Additionally, she holds a spot in the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Claressa Shields will next look to defend her title against Danielle Perkins on February 2, and will likely compete in MMA later this year as well. Holly Holm is still an active fighter and a staple of the UFC.
Holly Holm’s decade-long run in the UFC has come to an end. On Monday, Holm’s agent Lenny Fresquez confirmed…
Claressa Shields is a force in boxing and a rising star in MMA but found herself in deep waters…
