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Report – Ex-Champion Holly Holm books July main event in UFC return after injury rules Miesha Tate from bout

Holly Holm books UFC main event return in July against Mayra Bueno SilvaFormer undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm is slated to make her Octagon return on a July 15. – in another main event clash, taking on Brazilian contender, Mayra Bueno Silva, after the latter saw a scheduled fight with would-be common-foe, and former champion, Miesha Tate fall to the wayside. Returning to the winner’s enclosure […]

Holly Holm books UFC main event return in July against Mayra Bueno Silva

Former undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm is slated to make her Octagon return on a July 15. – in another main event clash, taking on Brazilian contender, Mayra Bueno Silva, after the latter saw a scheduled fight with would-be common-foe, and former champion, Miesha Tate fall to the wayside.

Returning to the winner’s enclosure at UFC Fight Night San Antonio back in March of this year, former champion, Holm, who is currently the #3 ranked bantamweight contender under the promotion’s banner, landed a unanimous decision win over Yana Santos. 

Holly Holm books another main event outing under the UFC banner

As for Minas Gerais native, Silva, the current #10 rated bantamweight contender is currently riding a three-fight winning spree, most recently submitting Lina Lansberg with a second round kneebar at UFC Vegas 69 last February. The victory earned Silva a Performance of the Night bonus. Ariel Helwani confirmed the headlining clash during an episode of The MMA Hour.

Initially, late last month, reports emerged detailing how a welterweight fight between former undisputed lightweight champion, Rafael dos Anjos, and division contender, Vicente Luque had both been booked to take main event status on the yet-to-be announced July 15. Fight Night billed card. 

3-1 in her last four Octagon walks, Albuquerque veteran, Holm’s sole defeat in that four-fight run came in the form of a split decision loss to Ketlen Vieira. Prior to her win over the above-mentioned, Santos, Holm landed decision victories against both incoming title challenger, Irene Aldana, and Raquel Pennington.

Winning undisputed bantamweight gold against Ronda Rousey back in November 2015, Holly Holm defeated the inaugural division champion with a stunning second round high-kick KO at UFC 192.

Holly Holm would later challenge for undisputed featherweight and bantamweight gold against Germaine de Randamie, Cris Cyborg, and Amanda Nunes, suffering defeats in each of those three championship outings.

10-2-1 as a professional, Silva holds Octagon victories over Gillian Robertson, Mara Romero Borella, Wu Yanan, Stephanie Egger, and the above-mentioned, Lansberg. 

Holly Holm dominates Yana Santos en route to unanimous decision win – UFC San Antonio Highlights

Holly HolmFormer UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm returned to the Octagon for the first time after signing a brand new six-fight contract with the UFC that will likely see ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ stay with the Las Vegas-based promotion until her retirement. Eager to get one more shot at UFC gold, Holm stepped inside the cage with […]

Holly Holm

Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm returned to the Octagon for the first time after signing a brand new six-fight contract with the UFC that will likely see ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ stay with the Las Vegas-based promotion until her retirement. Eager to get one more shot at UFC gold, Holm stepped inside the cage with Yana Santos.

Making her first walk to the Octagon in nearly two years, Santos was determined to score the biggest win of her career. A victory that would most certainly move her into the division’s top five.

Yana Santos came out immediately aggressive, throwing a combination before pressuring Holm to the fence and forcing a clinch. They finally separated near the halfway point of the opening round, but after a couple of quick calf kicks, Santos reinitiated the clinch. Holm was able to break free and began to utilize her footwork as Santos continued to be the aggressor. Holm landed a couple of solid push kicks to the face of Santos and ended the round in side control after Santos ate a right hand after rushing in for an attack.

Santos came out with the same aggressive style in the second and quickly paid for it with a push kick to her midsection that sat her down. Holm allowed her up but then followed up with a solid takedown, establishing the top position. She maintained control throughout the remainder of the second, peppering Santos with a series of strikes, elbows, and shoulder thrusts.

Less than a minute into the third round, Holly Holm was able to secure another takedown and easily mounted Santos. Holm spent the majority of the round fishing for a submission and nearly cinched in a rear-naked choke, but Santos was able to get back to her feet and separate with 50 seconds to go. By then, it was too late as Holm moved in and secured her fourth takedown of the fight moments before the final horn sounded.

Official Result: Holly Holm def. Yana Santos via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

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Holly Holm calls for induction into UFC Hall of Fame ahead of final championship run: ‘It gives me motivation’

Holly Holm calls for UFC Hall of Fame induction soonFormer undisptued UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has called for her induction into the promotion’s Hall of Fame this week, ahead of her upcoming UFC San Antonio co-headlining clash with former featherweight title challenger, Yana Santos. Holm, the current #3 ranked bantamweight contender, returns to the Octagon this weekend in San Antonio, Texas – taking […]

Holly Holm calls for UFC Hall of Fame induction soon

Former undisptued UFC bantamweight champion, Holly Holm has called for her induction into the promotion’s Hall of Fame this week, ahead of her upcoming UFC San Antonio co-headlining clash with former featherweight title challenger, Yana Santos.

Holm, the current #3 ranked bantamweight contender, returns to the Octagon this weekend in San Antonio, Texas – taking on one-time featherweight title challenger, Santos – who makes her Octgaon comeback after giving birth to her first child with former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Thiago Santos.

Holly Holm eyes induction into UFC Hall of Fame in the near future

Inducted into the professional boxing Hall of Fame last year, Holm, who is likey most remembered for ending the championship reign of the then-undefeated, Ronda Rousey with a UFC 195 high kick knockout win in Australia back in 2015, has admitted she would love to receive an induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame soon.

“I don’t really know a lot of fighters that are still fighting that have been inducted [into the UFC Hall of Fame],” Holly Holm told assembled media ahead of UFC San Antonio. “So, sometimes I have to always like make sure my mindset is still on achieving and not like, ‘Oh, that was awesome, I achieved this.” 

“I am still trying to wrok for something more and it gives me motivation,” Holly Holm explained. “It would be awesome if I could be in the Hall of Fame for this sport too and be the first to ever do that.” (Transcribed by TalkSPORT)

Headlining UFC Vegas 55 back in May of last year, Albuquerque favorite, Holm dropped a close, split decision loss to Ketlen Vieira – following a pair of decision victories over Raquel Pennington, and Ketlen Vieira.

Challenging for inaugural UFC featherweight gold against Germaine de Randamie back in 2017, Holm has also recorded other professional victories over the likes of Marion Reneau, Bethe Correia, and former Invicta FC featherweight champion, Megan Anderson. 

Chael Sonnen shares bizarre theory involving three UFC legends

Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Valentina Shevchenko, Holly HolmChael Sonnen believes Jon Jones, Valentina Shevchenko and Holly Holm are involved in a love triangle.  Sonnen is known for his crazy allegations. The recent one involving the three fighters tops the list.  During an interview with Barstool Sports, Sonnen spoke about the wild claims.  “They have a great story they could tell. That’s their […]

Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Valentina Shevchenko, Holly Holm

Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones, Valentina Shevchenko and Holly Holm are involved in a love triangle. 

Sonnen is known for his crazy allegations. The recent one involving the three fighters tops the list. 

During an interview with Barstool Sports, Sonnen spoke about the wild claims. 

“They have a great story they could tell. That’s their story to tell, but they have a great story to tell. By the time you work Holly Holm in there, you bring in this personal side, and you have two fighters that are very close in weight class. I don’t know if Shevchenko and Holm had fought, and Jones made his choice, it’s one of these situations. You guys see where this gets interesting?” [h/t BJPenn.com]

Jones and Holm were long-time teammates at Jackson Wink MMA Academy. “Bones” and Shevchenko will both fight Saturday at UFC 285. They also fought on the same card in February 2020 at UFC 247. 

It’s hard to tell whether Sonnen was joking or not. He did have a feud with Jones in the past. The two legends fought in April 2013 at UFC 159. Jones secured a first-round TKO over Sonnen to retain the light heavyweight title.

Former UFC Champ Holly Holm’s Return Date & Opponent Set

Former UFC bantamweight champ Holly Holm is set to take on Yana Kunitskaya at the UFC Fight Night event on March 25. The matchup, which was first reported by MMA Fighting, will see Holm make her Octagon return after losing to Ketlen Vieira via a razor-…

Former UFC bantamweight champ Holly Holm is set to take on Yana Kunitskaya at the UFC Fight Night event on March 25. The matchup, which was first reported by MMA Fighting, will see Holm make her Octagon return after losing to Ketlen Vieira via a razor-thin split decision in May. The UFC Fight Night will…

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