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Albuquerque to hold parade Sunday for UFC champ Holly Holm

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm is being honored by her hometown of Albuquerque with a parade set for this Sunday.Holm captured the belt from the previously undefeated Ronda Rousey on Nov. 14 in Australia.She now has a 10-0 record after pulling off the stunning win over Rousey in UFC 193, knocking out the women's bantamweight champ in the second round with a powerful kick to the head.Following the fight, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry said the city would plan a celebration to honor the 34-year-old Holm.Albuquerque city councilors then declared November "Holly Holm Month."On Monday, plans were announced for the parade and celebration to honor Holm.The parade is scheduled from 2-4 p.m.

 

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