By AL STOVER
Staff Reporter 

Holm's victory earns a place in combat sports history

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Last updated 11/19/2015 at 5:25pm



One thing I’ve heard UFC commentator and comedian Joe Rogan say is “anything can happen in mixed martial arts.” I’ve also heard from several fighters I’ve interviewed over the years are that even the best athletes experience defeat at some point in their careers.

MMA fans learned this first-hand last Saturday after “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holly Holm defeated “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey to win the UFC women’s bantamweight championship. Many are calling Holm’s win over Rousey the biggest upset in not only mixed martial arts, but all of combat sports. She also made history b...



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