HOLLY HOLM IS back.
The former women’s bantamweight champion won her first UFC fight since November 2015 with a stunning third-round KO against Bethe Correia in Singapore.
After a cagey start from both fighters, Saturday’s main event at UFC Fight Night 111 exploded to life when Holm caught Correia with a perfectly-placed head kick.
As Correia crumpled, the American followed up with a punch, forcing referee Marc Goddard to step in and wave off the fight after 1:09 of the third round.
Holm arrived in Singapore on the bank of three straight defeats since her sensational title win over Ronda Rousey, including a failed title shot at featherweight earlier this year.
Marcin Tybura won the co-main event, beating Andrei Arlovski after their three-rounder went the distance.
Earlier on the card, former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos made a winning start to life at welterweight with a unanimous decision win over Tarec Saffiedine.
Colby Covington proclaimed himself “the most complete welterweight in the division” after he dominated Dong Hyun Kim in a one-sided contest, winning 30-25, 30-26, 30-27.
“This win should now put me in the top 10 of the welterweight division,” Covington said.
“No one outside of the top 5 had beaten Kim previously – only the top guys and that’s where I think I belong.
“I want a top contender next. I’m ready to be that guy – to step up against Maia, Woodley, whoever.”
UFC Fight Night 111 – Results
- Holly Holm def. Bethe Correia TKO3 (1:09)
- Marcin Tybura def. Andrei Arlovski UD (29-28, 28-27, 29-27)
- Colby Covington def. Dong Hyun Kim UD (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
- Rafael dos Anjos def. Tarec Saffiedine UD (30-27 x2, 29-28)
Undercard:
- Jon Tuck def. Takanori Gomi SUB1 (1:12)
- Walt Harris def. Cyril Asker TKO1 (1:44)
- Alex Caceres def. Rolando Dy TKO2 (5:00)
- Ulka Sasaki def. Justin Scoggins SUB2 (3:19)
- Li Jingliang def. Frank Camacho UD (29-27 x2, 28-27)
- Russell Doane def. Kwan Ho Kwak TKO1 (4:09)
- Naomi Inoue def. Carls John de Tomas UD (30-26 x3)
- Lucie Pudilova def. Ji Yeon Kim UD (29-28 x3)
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