Former girls’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm continues to be right here, trying improbable at 41.
Within the co-main occasion of UFC on ESPN 43, Holm (33-2-3 MMA, 8-6 UFC) received a transparent unanimous resolution in opposition to Yana Santos, and even proved she’s nonetheless including new wrinkles to her recreation. There have been a number of occasions within the battle “The Preacher’s Daugher” threatened to report the primary submission win of her profession, along with beating Santos wherever the battle went.
After the win, Holm finds herself in an fascinating place, particularly contemplating she simply signed a brand new six-fight cope with the UFC.
Since her huge upset knockout of Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 in 2015, Holm has gone 5-6 general, however extra importantly, winless in 4 title fights throughout that stretch. Nonetheless, when paired in opposition to contenders, Holm has shined, leaving few choices that make sense for her subsequent step.
Is it time to run it again with the champ Amanda Nunes? If not, which opponent is smart for Holm? Is it potential that Holm may win a UFC title once more earlier than hanging up the gloves?
Our “Spinning Again Clique” of Mike Bohn, Nolan King, and Brian “Goze” Garcia gave their ideas together with host Simon Samano. Try their dialogue within the video above, and don’t miss this week’s full episode beneath.
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