The implementation of anti-doping regulator USADA into the UFC has forced some of the mixed martial arts promotion’s competitors to adjust their routines in preparations for their octagon performances. As a result, some of the UFC’s best competitors have suffered a physical change from altering their routines. Now, Holly Holm may be among them.
Holly Holm was a heavy favorite heading into her UFC 196 title defense against Miesha Tate. Holm was not only the reigning UFC champion and undefeated in her professional career, but she was also the lone woman to defeat former champion Ronda Rousey.
During much of the fight with Tate, Holm seemed to be employing her usual gameplan which was counterstriking, footwork, and using her boxing to set up kicks. Tate was also very well prepared for this strategy, and her will-to-win proved to be the difference maker.
However, some fans have pointed out that Holly physically looked different than the woman who defeated Rousey in November, but when well respected members of the media also see these changes, maybe there’s something to it?
Dave Meltzer of wrestlingobserver.com pointed out on his radio show that he also noticed some differences in Holm’s physical appearance.
