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My Take
Holly Holm is one of those athletes who makes you rethink what a combat sports career can look like — she didn't just cross over from boxing to MMA, she dominated both worlds. Coming out of Albuquerque, she was already a decorated professional boxer and multiple-time world champion before she ever set foot in the UFC octagon, and then in November 2015 she pulled off one of the biggest upsets in MMA history by knocking out the seemingly unbeatable Ronda Rousey with a head kick that nobody saw coming. That single moment rewired the women's MMA landscape permanently. Being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2022 was a long-overdue recognition of just how exceptional her striking pedigree really is. She carries herself with this calm, professional dignity that makes her easy to root for — a genuine two-sport legend from the desert Southwest.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Holly Holm
- Name (Japanese)
- ホリー・ホルム
- Reading
- ほりー・ほるむ
- Born
- October 17, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- boxer / mixed martial arts fighter / kickboxer
2. Background
- High school
- Manzano High School
- University
- University of New Mexico
Awards & achievements
- 2022 International Boxing Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Holly Holm born?
Born October 17, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Holly Holm from?
Holly Holm is from Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
What does Holly Holm do?
Holly Holm works as boxer, mixed martial arts fighter, kickboxer.
How tall is Holly Holm?
Holly Holm is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.