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10 Things You Didn’t Know About UFC Champion Holly Holm

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Things You Should Know About Holly Holm

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Holm Wasn't Originally Meant to Fight Rousey

Holm Wasn't Originally Meant to Fight Rousey Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
At first, it was supposed to be Miesha Tate who was going to fight Rousey next (it would have been her third attempt). Lucky for us, Holm was surprisingly scheduled against the champion instead, giving us one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports.

At first, it was supposed to be Miesha Tate who was going to fight Rousey next (it would have been her third attempt). Lucky for us, Holm was surprisingly scheduled against the champion instead, giving us one of the greatest upsets in the history of sports.

Holm Has a Unique Nickname

Holm Has a Unique Nickname Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Holm is known as the "Preacher's Daughter" among UFC fans. She had a very religious upbringing, and her father was a preacher at at local church. Surprisingly, her father supports her violent career choice.

Holm is known as the "Preacher's Daughter" among UFC fans. She had a very religious upbringing, and her father was a preacher at at local church. Surprisingly, her father supports her violent career choice.

Holm Started Her Fighting Career in Boxing

Holm Started Her Fighting Career in Boxing Getty Images
Before venturing into the UFC, Holm was an extremely successful boxer with a career record of 33-2-3. She had 18 successful title defenses in three different weight classes, so she's no noob to being a champion.

Before venturing into the UFC, Holm was an extremely successful boxer with a career record of 33-2-3. She had 18 successful title defenses in three different weight classes, so she's no noob to being a champion.

Holm is the First of Her Kind

Holm is the First of Her Kind Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
Most people seemed to overlook the fact that Holm is the first person in history to hold titles in Boxing and UFC. As is previously mentioned, she had 18 successful title defenses during her boxing career, and can now claim her UFC championship as the only woman to ever defeat Ronda Rousey.

Most people seemed to overlook the fact that Holm is the first person in history to hold titles in Boxing and UFC. As is previously mentioned, she had 18 successful title defenses during her boxing career, and can now claim her UFC championship as the only woman to ever defeat Ronda Rousey.

Holm Was Born and Raised in Albuquerque, NM

Holm Was Born and Raised in Albuquerque, NM Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Holm is a native of Albuquerque, where many of her professional fights have taken place. Although the city has little to be proud of when it comes to athletics, it can boast the talents of Holm, the UFC's newest female champion.

Holm is a native of Albuquerque, where many of her professional fights have taken place. Although the city has little to be proud of when it comes to athletics, it can boast the talents of Holm, the UFC's newest female champion.

Holm Wins With Her Patented Head Kick

Holm Wins With Her Patented Head Kick Getty Images
Of Holm's 10 wins in the UFC, three have come by way of the vicious head kick that crumbled Rousey. Of the 10, six have come by way of some sort of kicking. Although her background is in boxing, Holm clearly excels at using her feet to punish opponents -- just ask Ronda.

Of Holm's 10 wins in the UFC, three have come by way of the vicious head kick that crumbled Rousey. Of the 10, six have come by way of some sort of kicking. Although her background is in boxing, Holm clearly excels at using her feet to punish opponents -- just ask Ronda.

Holm Has the Best Coach in the Sport

Holm Has the Best Coach in the Sport Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Holm is trained out of Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA Academy by Greg Jackson, who many consider to be one of the best MMA coaches of all time. It's no wonder Holm was able to overcome Rousey with the coaching and guidance she had coming from her corner.

Holm is trained out of Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA Academy by Greg Jackson, who many consider to be one of the best MMA coaches of all time. It's no wonder Holm was able to overcome Rousey with the coaching and guidance she had coming from her corner.

Holm Fought Boys When She Was Younger

Holm Fought Boys When She Was Younger Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Based on an interview she did leading up to her fight with Rousey, Holm didn't shy away from male challengers during her younger days. As a well-rounded athlete and powerful puncher, she wasn't above teaching a young brat a lesson on the playground.

Based on an interview she did leading up to her fight with Rousey, Holm didn't shy away from male challengers during her younger days. As a well-rounded athlete and powerful puncher, she wasn't above teaching a young brat a lesson on the playground.

Holm is Considered a Genuine, Kind Person

Holm is Considered a Genuine, Kind Person Getty Images
Although she beats up other women for a living, Holm is considered by people who know her outside of the octagon as a kind person. Between quotes from her agent/promoter and her post-fight interview, there's no denying that Holm has a passionate, loving side to her.

Although she beats up other women for a living, Holm is considered by people who know her outside of the octagon as a kind person. Between quotes from her agent/promoter and her post-fight interview, there's no denying that Holm has a passionate, loving side to her.

Holm's Husband Runs a Family Business in NM

Holm's Husband Runs a Family Business in NM Twitter
Her husband, Jeff Kirkpatrick, is the vice president of operations for a roofing company based out of Albuquerque. The two were married in 2012, and reside in New Mexico, which is part of why Holm typically does much of her fighting in the area.

Her husband, Jeff Kirkpatrick, is the vice president of operations for a roofing company based out of Albuquerque. The two were married in 2012, and reside in New Mexico, which is part of why Holm typically does much of her fighting in the area.

Gil Alcaraz IV is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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