MMA World Goes Overboard as Holly “The Preacher’s Grandma” Holm’s New UFC Contract Gets Announced

Holly Holm is one of the most recognized female MMA athletes in the world. She recently signed a 6-fight deal with the UFC at the age of 41. This news made waves on social media as many fans shared their reaction to this news.

Holly Holm has been active in the MMA scene since 2011. she has fought under various notable promotions like Bellator MMA, Legacy Fighting Championship, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where she became a household name.

Holly Holm signs a 6-fight deal with UFC

The 41-year-old former women’s bantamweight champion is gearing up to face Yana Kunitskaya at UFC on ESPN 43 on the 25th of March. However, Holly Holm is not considering retirement anytime in the near future. She recently penned down a deal with the UFC that involves her competing in six more bouts after her fight this weekend.

Holly Holm became one of the most notable female MMA athletes after she defeated the ‘Baddest Women on the Planet’, Ronda Rousey, via a knockout at UFC 193. However, fans do not look too keen about watching her fight since she is way past her prime.

Fans react to the MMA veteran’s new UFC deal

Let us take a look at some of the reactions from fans on Reddit.

Holly Holm has signed a new 6- fight-deal with the UFC. [per her agent, Lenny Fresquez] #UFCSanAntonio #UFC #MMA
by u/JRYuen in MMA

• Is she gonna have her last fight at the age of 50?
• Holly “The Preacher’s grandma” Holm
• Damn, i didn’t think she had 6 fights left in her.
• Buying her retirement rights so she can’t fight elsewhere.
• Realistically it’s 1 or 2 more fights, and then 1 last crack at the title
• Not just fights main events
• Hell yesss! That’s 6 more mediocre main events

Fans clearly didn’t seem too pleased with Holm re-signing with the UFC. One fan wonders if she is going to continue fighting till she turns 50 years old. Another fan even mocked her nickname “The Preacher” and called her “The Preacher’s Grandma” due to her age. Some speculate that UFC didn’t want her to fight elsewhere, so they signed a deal with her. However, fans believe that she will be involved in high-profile fights that may end up being the main or co-main event. The fans think that these main event fights will be lackluster.

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There is no doubt that Holly Holm has the ability to draw viewers to her fights due to her status as a fighter in the MMA community. Moreover, she has yet shown any signs of becoming a battered veteran. Holm even shocked the MMA fans after she revealed her new ripped physique recently. She has won two out of her last three fights and would seek to emerge victorious in her next fight if she is considering battling for the championship.

What are your thoughts on Holly Holm re-signing with the UFC? Let us know in the comments down below.

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