Holly Holm stuns Ronda Rousey with 2nd-round knockout

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Holly Holm pulled off a stunning upset victory over Ronda Rousey in UFC 193, knocking out the women’s bantamweight champion in the second round with a powerful kick to the head Sunday.

The fight started at a frenetic pace with Holm landing some powerful shots to the unbeaten Rousey’s head, leaving the frustrated champion with a bloodied nose at the end of the first round.

Rousey attempted to dominate the second round, pushing Holm around the ring until the challenger snapped a massive kick to the head that instantly dropped her opponent to the canvas.

Holm dived on the prone Rousey, delivering several blows to her head before the referee intervened. An ecstatic Hold jumped around the ring as Rousey received medical treatment.