Holly Holm News
Mayra Bueno Silva has submission win over Holly Holm overturned due to failed drug test
Josh Evanoff - October 17, 2023
UFC women’s bantamweight contender Mayra Bueno Silva’s win over Holly Holm is no more. ‘Sheerta’ was originally set to face former champion Miesha Tate in a fight night headliner in July. However, due to injury, ‘Cupcake’ was forced to withdraw, and Holly Holm stepped in on short notice. The fight had added attention, as Amanda Nunes had recently vacated her bantamweight title.
Chael Sonnen shares theory on Holly Holm’s recent setback at UFC Vegas 77: “What you're seeing is not a beaten Holly”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2023
Chael Sonnen is sharing his theory on Holly Holm’s recent setback at UFC Vegas 77. It was just last Saturday, July 15th, that Holly Holm (15-7 MMA) was defeated at 0:38 of round 2 by Mayra Bueno Silva (11-2 MMA) in the main event bantamweight bout. With the loss, the 41-year-old ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been eliminated from the pool of challengers for the belt.
What's next for Mayra Bueno Silva and Holly Holm after UFC Vegas 77?
Cole Shelton - July 17, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 77, Mayra Bueno Silva was taking on Holly Holm in a battle of ranked women’s bantamweights. Silva entered the fight riding a three-fight win streak and was a perfect 3-0 in the UFC since moving up to bantamweight. The Brazilian had won her last two fights by submission and was coming off a victory over Lina Lansberg.
Pros react after Mayra Bueno Silva submits Holly Holm at UFC Vegas 77
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 77 event was headlined by a women’s bantamweight fight between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva in Las Vegas at the UFC APEX. Holm had come from a controversial decision to Ketlen Vieira in May before bouncing back to beat Yama Santos by a unanimous decision in March. This is an important fight for both women to remain in the title picture at 135 pounds.
UFC Vegas 77: ‘Holm vs. Silva’ Live Results and Highlights
Zain Bando - July 15, 2023
The Octagon remains in Nevada for the third-straight week for the UFC Vegas 77 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Holly Holm vs. Mayra Bueno Silva, beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. In the upcoming main event, former UFC bantamweight champion and current No. 3 ranked contender Holly Holm (15-6) will be facing off against Mayra Bueno Silva (10-2), who is currently ranked No. 10.
UFC Vegas 77: ‘Holm vs. Silva’ Weigh-in Results
Susan Cox - July 14, 2023
UFC Vegas 77: ‘Holm vs. Silva’ takes place tomorrow, Saturday, July 15th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weigh-In’s took place today, Friday, July 14th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Holly Holm doubts Ronda Rousey fights again but would "absolutely" rematch her if she does
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2023
Holly Holm is open to the idea of rematching Ronda Rousey. Recently, it was revealed Rousey has informed the WWE of her hard out as rumors began to swirl of her return to MMA and the UFC. As of right now, Rousey nor Dana White have confirmed or denied the rumors, but Holly Holm doubts the former champ actually fights again.
Holly Holm disappointed she won't be able to rematch Amanda Nunes but expects to fight for vacant title next
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2023
Holly Holm believes she will be one-half of a vacant women’s bantamweight title fight. After Amanda Nunes dominated Irene Aldana over all five rounds back at UFC 289, she announced her retirement from MMA and vacated her titles. Immediately, many wondered who would be fighting for the vacant bantamweight title and Holm believes if she wins at UFC Vegas 77, she will be one-half of that title fight.
Following dominant UFC San Antonio win, Holly Holm not committed to retiring: "I'm not ready to do it"
Fernando Quiles - March 26, 2023
Holly Holm knows father time is ticking, but “The Preacher’s Daughter” still believes she can compete at a high level. Holm shared the Octagon with Yana Santos in the co-main event of UFC San Antonio on March 25. The bantamweight clash went the distance and it was never close. Santos was outmatched in the grappling department and struggled with her opponent’s elbows on the ground. Holm secured the unanimous decision victory over Santos. This is her first win since October 2020.
Pros react after Holly Holm defeats Yana Santos at UFC San Antonio
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2023
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio event is co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight fight featuring Holly Holm taking on Yana Santos. Holm (17-4 MMA) will be hoping to get back in the win column, this after being defeated by Ketlen Vieira (13-3 MMA) by split decision in May of last year. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter‘ has gone 3-2 over her past five fights overall.
UFC San Antonio Results: Holly Holm defeats Yana Santos (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 25, 2023
Tonight’s UFC San Antonio event is co-headlined by a women’s bantamweight fight featuring Holly Holm taking on Yana Santos. Holm (16-4 MMA) will be hoping to get back in the win column, this after being defeated by Ketlen Vieira (13-3 MMA) by split decision in May of last year. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter‘ has gone 3-2 over her past five fights overall.
UFC San Antonio: ‘Vera vs. Sandhagen’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 24, 2023
The Octagon returns to Texas for tonight’s UFC San Antonio event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen. Vera (20-7 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a four-fight winning streak, his latest coming against Dominick Cruz (24-4 MMA) via KO in August of last year.
Chael Sonnen alludes to previous love triangle between Jon Jones, Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko: “It’s their story to tell”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has suggested a love triangle exists between Jon Jones, Holly Holm and Valentina Shevchenko. Chael Sonnen has said a lot of wild stuff over the years and now, we can add this to the list.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm aiming for 2023 return, rematch with Miesha Tate: "It would come full circle"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm would like to face Miesha Tate next. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of action since her clash with Ketlen Vieira in May. After 25 minutes, it was the Brazilian who earned the victory by a split decision. The decision itself was bashed by names such as Daniel Cormier.
Holly Holm would KO Katie Taylor in what would be "the biggest women’s boxing fight of all time," says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 25, 2022
Mike Winkeljohn believes Holly Holm would have a ton of success should she get the chance to box Katie Taylor. Recently, it was reported by an Irish outlet that Holm is the frontrunner to face Taylor next. It was originally expected that Taylor would have an immediate rematch with Amanda Serrano, but negotiations have stalled and now Holm, who has one fight left on her UFC deal, has been linked to the fight.
Holly Holm will likely return by the end of summer, still focused on rematching Amanda Nunes says Mike Winkeljohn
Cole Shelton - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm ended her nearly two-year layoff on Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 55 against Ketlen Vieira. Holm was riding a two-fight win streak and had she beaten Vieira she likely would have been granted a title shot. The bout proved to be very competitive but in the end it was Vieira who was awarded the split decision in a fight that many thought Holm won.
Brendan Schaub blasts judging after Holly Holm's loss to Ketlen Vieira: "How many fighters have to be f*cked over?"
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2022
Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub has blasted MMA judges following Holly Holm’s defeat to Ketlen Vieira. Last Saturday night, the two women’s bantamweight contenders were the main event of UFC Vegas 55. The bout itself was quite close, however, many believed Holm was winning into the championship rounds. Vieira’s own coach, Andre Pederneiras echoed that sentiment before round five.
Team JacksonWink says the legitimacy of the sport is in question following Holly Holm loss: “Judges need to be held accountable”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2022
Holly Holm’s team has questioned the legitimacy of the sport following her controversial loss to Ketlen Vieira. Last Saturday night at the UFC Apex, Holly Holm went head to head with Ketlen Vieira in an attempt to extend her current win streak with the promotion to three. Unfortunately for the veteran, she was unable to do so as she fell to a split decision loss with the judges scoring the contest 47-48, 48-47 and 48-47.