Photo released shows Dana White with the contract and the new UFC signing. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
the champion Ronda Rousey take care. The UFC has just hired a strong rival for the belt holder in the women's under-61 kg division. Its about Holly holm, who arrives accredited with the bantamweight category title at the Invicta FC event. In addition to the rivalry in the octagon, Holly can also share the spotlight with Ronda outside the ring, as the former boxer also draws the public's attention for her beauty. Holly's arrival was announced by Ultimate through its official profile on Twitter.
“Welcome to the UFC, Holly holm”, wrote the organization on its page on the microblogging network, along with two photos – one of the fighter and the other of president Dana White holding the contract signed by the parties. Negotiations with Holm came to an end after a few months. Contacts between the athlete and Ultimate began in the first half of the year and have advanced significantly in recent weeks – while another negotiation that took place in parallel, with former Strikeforce champion and actress Gina Carano, ended up not progressing.
At 32, Holly holm He has a professional record of seven wins and no losses in MMA. Of the blonde's seven victories, six came by knockout – including her most recent, against Juliana Werner in April, when she won the Invicta FC belt. In addition to mixed martial arts, the American has a vast history in boxing, with 38 professional fights and 33 victories.
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