Holly Holm's battle career is showing no indications of reducing, as the previous MMA as well as boxing champion has actually authorized a new six-fight manage UFC, her supervisor, Lenny Fresquez, told the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday.

Holm, 41, is set up to deal with Yana Santos at UFC Battle Night on Saturday in San Antonio. Holm (14-6) will be seeking to protect her No. 3 ranking in UFC's bantamweight division. Santos (14-6) is placed No. 6.

" [UFC] understood Holly had great deals of alternatives around," Fresquez informed the Journal. "She was really searched for and probably can have gained more cash in other places. They love Holly. They understand she is just one of the faces of the UFC, and they desired her to stay."

Holm is coming off a slightly questionable split-decision loss to Ketlen Vieira in May. Prior to that battle, Holm was inducted right into the International Boxing Hall of Fame as well as talked about a feasible return to the specialist boxing ring for the very first time because her retirement from the sporting activity in 2013. She preserved her emphasis was on MMA, however.

Because 2021, Holm has made simply one appearance in the Octagon due to injuries. She continues to be in title contention regardless of the lack of exercise. Four of her 6 losses in UFC have come in title battles.