UFC Holly Holm

As her mixed martial arts career has progressed, Holly Holm has proven herself to be far more than a one-dimensional striker.

It’s more of a mental break to not have a fight scheduled,” she said. “I don’t ever like to put a timeline on myself, but I definitely know that I’m not like 25 or 30 anymore. Still, winning three out of her last four — with other notable triumphs over the likes of [Raquel Pennington](/fighter/Raquel-Pennington-75564)and [Irene Aldana](/fighter/Irene-Aldana-148377)— keeps her right in the thick of things at 135 pounds. It was revealed just prior to UFC on ESPN 43 that Holm recently signed a new six-fight contract with the Las Vegas-based promotion. While one aspect of MMA will always be her favorite, Holm admits gaining appreciation for other elements of the sport over the years. [Ronda Rousey](/fighter/Ronda-Rousey-73073)to claim the bantamweight throne at UFC 193.

While speaking to the media, UFC fighter Holly Holm made some comments that are making headlines nationwide.

– UFC fighter Holly Holm won her fight Saturday night. Whatever that may be, let’s protect the children, please do anything we can to help,” said Holm. Afterward – while speaking to the media – she made some comments that are making headlines nationwide.

Albuquerque's Holm, who at age 41 has signed a six-fight contract extension with the UFC, soundly defeated Yana Santos — a mere kid of 33 — by unanimous ...

“… “What’s incredible about Holly Holm is what she means to combat sports, period,” White said at the news conference. “There’s the recovery that takes a little more,” she said. “I do feel like I’m still evolving. I feel like I’m still learning,” she said. It is all, Holm said at a post-event news conference, about the ongoing development of her game.

Holly Holm won her first fight in two and a half years on Saturday night. The 'Preacher's Daughter' defeated Yana Santos by unanimous decision in the ...

See, I see it differently. You can’t tie your biases to something as admirable as standing up for kids. Holm later elaborated on her comments. Her performance in the later rounds on Saturday was dominant. She took down Santos four times and delivered 32 significant strikes to record her first win since October 3, 2020. Holly Holm won her first fight in two and a half years on Saturday night.