The former UFC and boxing champion's future was foggy following her fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC 300 last April, the ultimate opportunity to return to the title picture at 42. However, Harrison was too hot to handle, dominating the striker from bell to bell for a second-round submission.

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion will explore new avenues in free agency after requesting her release from the organization.

Former champion Holly Holm has left the UFC and will explore free agency. Holm, a former women's bantamweight titleholder in the promotion and a boxing Hall of Famer, still had fights left on her contract,