Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm will look to continue her status as a true contender in the division against the rising Ketlen Vieira. The two are set to face off against one another on May 21 from inside the UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.
A former boxing champion, Holm ended her in-ring career in 2013 with a 33-2-3 record. She made her pro MMA debut in 2011. Joining the UFC in 2015, Holm pulled off the ultimate upset at UFC 193 when she beat Ronda Rousey for the UFC bantamweight title.
Since that win, “The Preacher’s Daughter” immediately lost the title against Miesha Tate. She is 4-5 since the Rousey fight, but 3-1 in her last four. On a two-fight win streak, Holm last fought in October 2020, beating Irene Aldana. She was supposed to fight Norma Dumont and Julianna Pena in 2021, but injuries and hydronephrosis halted the bouts from taking place.
Making her pro debut in 2014, Vieira joined the UFC in 2016. She is 6-2 with the promotion and 2-2 in her last four fights. Vieira last fought in November, beating Tate via unanimous decision.
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The Sporting News has the full rundown of the schedule for UFC Vegas 55, with details on fight matchups, start times, odds, and more.
When is UFC Vegas 55: Holm vs. Vieira?
- Date: Saturday, May 21
- Start time: 4 p.m. ET
- Main card: 7 p.m. ET
- Main event: 10:15 p.m. ET (approximately)
UFC Vegas 55 will take place Saturday, May 21. The event starts at 4 p.m. ET, with the main card beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Holm and Vieira will make their way to the Octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC Vegas 55: Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 55 will be available on the ESPN+ streaming service.
Holm vs. Vieira price: How much does UFC Vegas 55 cost?
You can pay $6.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $69.99.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $6.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $69.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $19.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $13.99/month |
Where is UFC Vegas 55: Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira?
UFC Vegas 55 will take place inside the UFC’s APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Holm vs. Vieira odds for UFC Vegas 55
According to the FanDuel Sportsbook, Holm is the -210 favorite, meaning a wager of $210 results in a $100 profit. Vieira is the +176 underdog, meaning a $176 wager results in a $309.76 profit.
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Holm is the -210 favorite with Vieira the +160 underdog.
Holly Holm record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: October 17, 1981
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 19
- Record: 14-5 with eight wins via knockout
Ketlen Vieira record, bio
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: August 26, 1991
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 14
- Record: 12-2 with two wins via knockout
UFC Vegas 55 : Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira fight card
Main card
- Holly Holm vs. Ketlen Vieira; Bantamweights
- Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Michel Pereira; Welterweights
- Chidi Njokuani vs. Dusko Todorovic; Middleweights
- Jailton Almeida vs. Parker Porter; Heavyweights
- Eryk Anders vs. Park Jun-yong; Middleweights
Prelims
- Joseph Holmes vs. Alen Amedovski; Middleweights
- Polyana Viana vs. Tabatha Ricci; Strawweights
- Omar Morales vs. Uros Medic; Lightweights
- Jonathan Martinez vs. Vince Morales; Bantamweights
- Chase Hooper vs. Felipe Colares; Featherweights
- Elise Reed vs. Sam Hughes; Strawweights