Holly Holm’s coach thinks the former champ would be interested in a second fight
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA, and while she says it will be her last run, a chance to settle old scores might give her something to think about.
Rousey’s comeback will happen on May 16, nearly 10 years after her last fight.
She’s taking on Gina Carano in the main event of Netflix’s debut MMA card, which also includes returns for Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz.
Mike Winkeljohn backs Holm to repeat Rousey knockout
It’s been nine years since Holly Holm knocked out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, a win that ended one of the most dominant title runs in MMA history. Now, talk of a rematch is starting to gain traction.
Rousey is returning to action under Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, where she’s also looking to step into an executive role after her fight with Gina Carano. Holm, meanwhile, joined MVP after resuming her boxing career following her departure from the UFC.
If both fighters continue along their current paths, there may be an opportunity for them to meet again down the line. And according to Winkeljohn, Holm would have no hesitation about repeating what she did back in 2015.
“That would be perfect,” Winkeljohn said on Submission Radio. “Ronda’s with MVP, Holly’s fighting for MVP. She’s fighting for the 135-pound world title at the end of May.”
“Afterwards, there’s no doubt Holly would love to fight Ronda again. Do it all over again. Do the same thing to her. I’d love to do it all over again,” he added.
While Rousey prepares for her fight against Carano, Holm is getting ready for another familiar opponent inside the boxing ring.
MVP quickly organised a rematch between Holm and Han which will go down in El Paso, Texas on May 30.
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