Holly Holm is set to make her return in January at UFC 246, as the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion will fight Raquel Pennington at the pay-per-view.
Holm is coming off a loss to Amanda Nunes for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship at UFC 239. In her last five fights, the New Mexico native has only won two bouts, which was against Megan Anderson and Bethe Correia. Holm previously faced Pennington at UFC 184, with the 38-year-old winning by way of split decision. Holm’s professional record stands at 12 wins and 5 losses.
Pennington is coming into the bout with a little momentum, as the bantamweight fighter defeated Irene Aldana at UFC Fight Night San Antonio. The Colorado native has won three out of her last five fights, besting Miesha Tate and Elizabeth Phillips as well. Pennington’s professional record stands at 10 wins and 7 losses.
UFC 246 takes place on Saturday, January 18 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada with Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone headlining.
Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone
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Roxanne Modafferi vs. Maycee Barber
Nasrat Haqparast vs. Drew Dober
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Holly Holm vs. Raquel Pennington