Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm
Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm?
Rousey's rivalry with Holly Holm culminated in a historic bout where Rousey suffered her first loss by knockout at UFC 193. Holm's striking skills were key in this matchup, marking a significant turning point in Rousey's career.
Ronda Rousey
Key numbers
- Total MMA Fights15
- MMA Wins13
- Wins by Knockout3
- Wins by Submission10
- MMA Losses2
Top honours
- UFC Women's Bantamweight ChampionFirst champion, held from 2012 to 2015
- Olympic Bronze Medalist in Judo2008 Summer Olympics
- First female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame2018
- WWE Raw Women's ChampionWon in 2018
- WWE SmackDown Women's ChampionWon twice in 2022
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Holly Holm
Key numbers
- Professional MMA record15 wins, 7 losses
- Professional boxing record34 wins, 4 losses
- Kickboxing record14 wins, 1 loss
- Total career earnings$1.6 million
Top honours
- UFC Women's Bantamweight ChampionWon at UFC 193 in 2015.
- Multiple-time world boxing championDefended titles 18 times across three weight classes.
- Ring Magazine Female Fighter of the YearAwarded in 2005 and 2006.
- 5th greatest female professional boxer (pound for pound)Ranked by BoxRec.
- Notable win over Ronda RouseyConsidered one of the biggest upsets in MMA history.