Holly Holm

nickname

The preacher’s daughter

Sun sign

scale

Place of birth / place of residence

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

nationality

training

In 2000, she graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She then spent a year at the University of New Mexico .

occupation

Mixed Martial Artist (Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighter), former professional boxer and kickboxer

family

• Father – is pastor for Edgewood Church of Christ
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Brian Holm (Older Brother), Weston Holm (Older Brother)

She is the daughter of a preacher.

Manager

Fresquez company

classification

• Bantamweight (MMA)
• Light welterweight
• Welterweight (Boxing & Kickboxing)
• Light middleweight

Reach

69 inches or 175 cm

attitude

southpaw

Build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm

weight

61 kg or 135 pounds

friend/spouse

Holly is married to Jeff Kirkpatrick . The couple married on April 27, 2012 in Cancun, Mexico.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blond

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Well defined muscular body.
• Freckled Face

measurements

91,5-69-89 cm (36-27-35 in)

dress size

8 (USA) or 40 (EU)

bra size

34B

shoe size

8 (USA) or 38.5 (EU)

brand promotion

Intel Pharma sponsors Holly at UFC games.

She has appeared in the ReadyEverySecond.com advertisement.

Religion

Her religious beliefs are not known.

Known for

Win the mixed martial arts bantamweight title by defeating Ronda Rousey.

first fight

She made her boxing debut on January 25, 2002 when she fought a boxing match with Martha Deitchman and won 1-0 via technical knockout (TKO) at Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

fighting style

• Uses frequent lateral movement
• Great punch combinations
• Usually waits for an attack (usually left-handed) with counterattacks and appropriate footwork
• The combination of kicking techniques is incredible, like a quick side kick, a low diagonal kick, and one left high kick after the other.

first movie

She appeared in the 2015 action film Fight Valley for her role as Payton Walsh.

First TV show

Holly’s first television appearance was on the TV series Bellator MMA Live in 2013 as herself in an episode titled “Bellator MMA 91”.

Personal trainer

Holly Holm, an athlete, has to take care of her health more than any normal person. She runs 5 days a week, does strength training 2 days a week.

Holm also does a cardio kickboxing class for fun and muscle recovery. It also gives her a full body workout and avoids boredom unlike the gym.

The athlete eats clean and stays away from unwanted greasy foods like junk food and others. This doesn’t mean she’s watching her diet/calorie intake closely.

Almond butter and drinks like Kombucha and KeVita remain on her good food list.You might want to try her UFC 184 workout just before her match with Raquel Pennington.

Holly Holm favorite things

• Place – gym

Holly Holm The fact

1. During her high school and college years, she played soccer, gymnastics, aerobics, scuba diving and swimming before actively pursuing boxing and kickboxing.
2. She is left-handed.
3. Holly is a licensed real estate agent.
4. On March 4, 2011, she played her first mixed martial arts match.
5. Holly Holm defeated MMA fighter Ronda Rousey in a UFC match on November 15, 2015. This was Ronda’s first loss in the sport.
6. She is 2006 IFBA Fighter of the Year and 2007 and 2010 WBAN Fighter of the Year.
7. In April 2014, during the Legacy FC Bantamweight Championship, Holly’s arm was fractured, but she still managed to win the match in the fifth round.
8. She is very good at KO.
9. Visit her official website @ hollyholm.com.
10. Connect with Holly on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.