Holly Holm Faces Must-Win Rematch Against Stephanie Han

Holly Holm faces a must-win situation in her rematch against Stephanie Han on Saturday at MVPW-03 in El Paso.

What's at Stake for Holly Holm?

The former UFC bantamweight champion and three-division boxing titleholder needs a win to secure big fights in both boxing and MMA. Holly Holm lost to Han by technical decision in January, her second fight back in the boxing ring after a 12-year absence.

Previous Fight Details

The fight ended after Holm suffered a cut from an accidental clash of heads in Round 7, with Holm down big on the scorecards. Holly Holm hopes to carry the momentum from the late rounds of the first fight into the rematch.

Potential Future Fights

A win against Han could open doors for Holm to face Katie Taylor, the popular Irish unified junior welterweight champion, or Ronda Rousey, the former UFC women's bantamweight champion. Holly Holm famously knocked out Rousey in 2015 to become the UFC women's bantamweight champion. Rousey recently ended her ten-year retirement with a 17-second armbar submission of Gina Carano.

Rematch with Ronda Rousey

Holly Holm is open to a rematch with Rousey, despite Rousey's claims that she is heading back into retirement. Rousey addressed the possibility of a fight with Holm, stating she would "clean her clock" if they were to fight again. Holly Holm remains one of the most accomplished combat sports athletes in the world, with options for major fights in both boxing and MMA.