Result
FinalMMA

Holly Holm vs Megan Anderson — Fight recap

Holly Holm Winner
Decision - Unanimous
R35:00
Megan Anderson

Fight statistics

This fight
Holly HolmMegan Anderson
0Knockdowns0
47 / 71Significant strikes26 / 58
143 / 176Total strikes48 / 81
4 / 8Takedowns0 / 0
10:44Control time0:00

Strike targeting

This fight · Strikes landed
Holly Holm
Holly Holm · Strikes landed: 47 Head57%27/47 Body26%12/47 Leg17%8/47
Megan Anderson
Megan Anderson · Strikes landed: 26 Head58%15/26 Body42%11/26 Leg0%0/26
Current career comparison
Holly HolmMegan Anderson
45Age—
5' 8Height—
69Reach—
3.13Strikes landed / min—
40%Strike accuracy—
55%Strike defense—
0.87Takedowns / 15 min—
76%Takedown defense—
Match report

Holly Holm defeated Megan Anderson by unanimous decision over three rounds at UFC Fight Night 128 on June 9, 2018. Holm's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 47 of 71 significant strikes (66%) compared to Anderson's 26 of 58 (44%).

The former boxing champion controlled the cage throughout, accumulating 10:44 of control time while successfully executing four takedowns on eight attempts. Holm's striking was well-distributed, connecting on 27 head strikes, 12 body shots, and 8 leg kicks, showcasing her technical superiority.

Anderson, fighting primarily as a striker, managed no takedown attempts and failed to establish any meaningful ground control. The striking volume and accuracy differential, combined with Holm's grappling advantage, secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards.

The victory reinforced Holm's status as a top contender in the women's featherweight division as she continued her climb back toward title contention.