Holly Holm Fires Back at Ronda Rousey: “She Doesn’t Want the Rematch”
Holly Holm has responded to Ronda Rousey’s claim that she would “clean her clock” in a potential rematch, and Holm did not sound impressed.
The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion dismissed Rousey’s comments, saying talk is one thing, but actually accepting the fight is another.
“You can say one thing, and actions are another,” Holm said. “I’ve always said I’ll rematch her. That’s the bottom line.”
For Holm, the message is simple: she has always been open to running it back. She just does not believe Rousey truly wants the fight.
Holm Says Rousey Never Wanted the Rematch
Holm made it clear that the rematch was never blocked from her side.
“I 100 percent always said, if she wants a rematch, I’ll give it to her,” Holm said.
That is what makes this rivalry so interesting. Rousey can say she believes she would win now, but Holm believes the lack of action tells the real story.
“She doesn’t want it,” Holm said. “She’s never wanted it, and that’s alright.”
It was a calm but firm response. Holm was not screaming for attention or trying to force fake drama. She simply made it clear that if Rousey really wanted the rematch, the door was always open.
No Bad Blood From Holm
Despite the sharp response, Holm said she is not angry at Rousey.
“I’m not even mad at her for it,” Holm said. “I don’t want someone to get in there and fight if they don’t actually want to fight, because I want someone who wants it.”
That line says a lot about Holm’s mindset. She does not want a rematch just for headlines. She wants an opponent who is fully committed to competing.
In combat sports, that matters. A fighter who does not truly want to be there can put themselves in danger. Holm seems to understand that, and she is not interested in forcing Rousey into something she does not genuinely want.
The UFC 193 Shadow Still Remains
Holm and Rousey will always be linked because of their iconic 2015 fight at UFC 193.
That night changed MMA history. Rousey entered as the sport’s biggest female star and one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. Holm entered as the challenger with elite striking, movement, and discipline.
Then Holm shocked the world.
Her head-kick knockout over Rousey remains one of the most famous finishes in UFC history. It was not just an upset. It was a moment that changed the direction of women’s MMA.
That is why fans still care about this rivalry years later.
Holm Respects Rousey’s Skillset
Holm did not completely dismiss Rousey as a fighter.
She acknowledged that Rousey was dominant in her own area, especially with her grappling and armbar threat. But Holm also pointed out the same weakness that defined their first fight.
“She just has holes in striking,” Holm said. “But she’s very good at her skillset.”
That is a fair assessment. Rousey’s judo and submissions made her a nightmare for opponents, but Holm’s boxing, footwork, distance control, and composure exposed the danger of relying too much on one path to victory.
Holly Holm’s response to Ronda Rousey was clear: if Rousey really wants the rematch, Holm has always been ready.
Rousey may believe she is a different fighter now, but Holm says actions matter more than words. In her view, Rousey has talked about what would happen, but never truly pushed to make the fight happen.
There is no real hatred from Holm’s side. Just confidence, honesty, and the belief that the first fight already showed the truth.
The rematch may never happen, but the rivalry still has enough fire to keep fans talking.
