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New UFC champ Holly Holm embarrasses herself in front of Jay-Z and Beyoncé

Life is good when you’re the champ.

It’s even better when you’re the champ coming off one of the most shocking victories in the history of your sport.

Just ask newly-minted UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. Coming off her head-kick KO over Ronda Rousey earlier this month, Holm has blitzed the national TV circuit with multiple appearances and is showing off her new gold at every stop.

The last week has understandably been a blur for Holm. So, when she found herself making a recent megastar slip-up at a star-studded Las Vegas viewing party for the Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez pay-per-view Saturday, she deservedly earned herself a pass.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z (AP)
Beyoncé and Jay-Z (AP)

“I met Jay-Z,” recalled Holm to Albuquerque’s KRQE, “and he says, ‘This is my wife.’ And I say, ‘Oh, hi, what is your name?’ Because that’s what I do when I meet someone’s wife.

“As I’m shaking her hand, I keep thinking to myself: Why did I just say that? Why did I just say that, that’s Beyoncé. So then Jay-Z is asking me about the fight and I can’t even focus on what he’s saying because I just put my foot in my mouth.”

Holm quickly apologized to Beyoncé, who assured her that it was perfectly fine.

And let’s be honest, even if Holm offended Queen B, what was she going to do? Fighting with Holly Holm doesn't seem to be a good idea.

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Ryan McKinnell is a contributor for the Yahoo Sports Cagewriter blog. Have a tip? Email him or