Overview
- Holly Holm contends Ronda Rousey is largely responsible for how her UFC career is remembered, saying Rousey pulled away from fans rather than facing defeats publicly.
- Holm says she would consider a rematch only if Rousey genuinely wants to compete, drawing a line between enjoying training and committing to a real return.
- Rousey has resumed training and has cited Mike Tyson’s comeback as motivation, but any 2026 fight talk remains speculative with no bout confirmed.
- Reports linking Rousey to a boxing match with Katie Taylor have been publicly dismissed by UFC CEO Dana White as not happening.
- Rousey’s exit followed two decisive losses: Holm’s head‑kick knockout in 2015 and Amanda Nunes’ 48‑second TKO in 2016, after which referee Herb Dean stopped the fight and Rousey later moved to WWE.