Holly Holm has 'a lot of respect' for Ronda Rousey after stunning upset in Australia

By Sunni Upal for MailOnline

Published: 12:36 EST, 17 November 2015 | Updated: 12:38 EST, 17 November 2015

Holly Holm spoke of her respect for Ronda Rousey and her achievements after beating the former champion in one of the biggest shocks in UFC history this weekend.

The 34-year-old Holm pulled off a stunning upset in Melbourne, but she insisted that she has no hard feelings towards Rousey.

Rousey was pictured arriving at Los Angeles Airport on Tuesday in her first public appearance since her defeat in Australia. 

Holly Holm (right) spoke of her respect for Ronda Rousey after their fight in Australia at the weekend

Holly Holm (right) spoke of her respect for Ronda Rousey after their fight in Australia at the weekend

Holm (left) produced one of the biggest shocks in UFC history by knocking Rousey out in Melbourne

Holm (left) produced one of the biggest shocks in UFC history by knocking Rousey out in Melbourne

Holm said she had no hard feelings towards Rousey and respected her achievements in the sport

Holm said she had no hard feelings towards Rousey and respected her achievements in the sport

Rousey covered her face after arriving at Los Angeles Airport on Tuesday with boyfriend Travis Browne
Rousey covered her face after arriving at Los Angeles Airport on Tuesday with boyfriend Travis Browne

Rousey covered her face after arriving at Los Angeles Airport on Tuesday with boyfriend Travis Browne

Talking to TMZ Sports, Holm said: 'Ronda’s been a very dominant champ and she’s taken the sport to new levels. 

'This fight would not have happened if she hadn’t accomplished what she’s accomplished, so I have a lot of respect for her.' 

'Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to give away any bit of my victory, so I’ll take it. I’ll take the win and I’ll take that I took it dominantly. That doesn’t mean that I wish any harm on her. 

That doesn’t mean that I wish any hate on her. I think people can be pretty brutal, and when you’re in the spot that she’s in, there are people who are just going to jump ship and I don’t ever wish for that.'

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