Holly Holm reveals why she retired from fighting Julianna Peña

H; Holm (photo) in action for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc

Former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), Holly holm revealed the reason that removed her from the confrontation against Julianna Pena, which would take place on May 8th. On her social networks, the American released a video explaining her absence from the match due to a kidney problem. The fighter stated that her recovery will be quick.

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Last Wednesday, I had a lot of abdominal pain, so I needed urgent care. This has been a recurring thing, but I had never gone for care until last Wednesday. It ended up that I have hydronephrosis, which is when the kidney does not drain fluid correctly into the bladder,” said the athlete.

Unable to compete in May, the American guaranteed that her recovery process will be quick. This way, the combatant would be available to return to the octagon shortly after the initial date.

“It’s a very quick recovery. They said it will be four to six weeks, so it’s not long,” she concluded.

Famous worldwide for having ended the reign of Ronda Rousey, in 2015, Holm seeks another title fight in Ultimate. Today, the ‘Pastor’s Daughter’ and Julianna Pena they are two of the athletes in the best condition to challenge the champion, Amanda nunes.