Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm, 38, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 16,” which is also known as “UFC Fight Island 4.” The mixed martial arts veteran earned her seventh victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC Fight Island 4” took place at the Flash Forum on Yas Island, also referred to as the UFC Fight Island, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 3, 2020 in the United States or October 4, 2020 in the UAE. In the main event of the evening, Holm fought Irene “Robles” Aldana, 34, of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in the women’s bantamweight division.
The bantamweight contest went the five-round distance. Here are the details:
- REFEREE: Marc Goddard
- WINNER: HOLLY HOLM
- METHOD: Unanimous Decision (50-44, 50-45, 50-45)
- TIME AND ROUND: 5:00 of Round 5
COUNTRIES |
FIGHTERS |
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2. Brazil |
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3. Canada |
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4. Cape Verde |
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5. China |
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6. England |
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7. France |
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8. Germany |
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9. Italy |
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10. Mexico |
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11. Netherlands |
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12. Philippines |
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13. Russia |
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14. Serbia |
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15. Thailand |
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16. USA |
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Holm has been competing professionally since 2011. Before joining the UFC, she competed in Fresquez Productions, Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Championship.
“UFC Fight Island 4” marked Holm’s 12th outing in the UFC. The first opponents she defeated in the promotion were Marion Reneau, Ronda Rousey, Bethe Correia, Megan Anderson and Raquel Pennington, who she defeated twice.
Professional MMA record after “UFC Fight Island 4” |
Holly Holm |
Irene Aldana |
Win | 14 | 12 |
Loss | 5 | 6 |
Draw | 0 | 0 |
No Contest | 0 | 0 |
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