Full Breakdown
Ronda Rousey’s Rematch Claim Draws Veteran Matt Brown’s Rebuke
6/3/2026, 2:43:18 AM
The Provocative Claim
On the “Up and Adams” podcast, former UFC champion Ronda Rousey said she could “clean her clock” if she ever fought Holly Holm again, despite having announced retirement after a comeback win over Gina Carano at MVP MMA 1 in May.
Background
Holm knocked out Rousey with a head-kick in Melbourne on 15 Nov 2015 to win the UFC women’s bantamweight title. Rousey later lost to Holm and Amanda Nunes, retired in 2016, and returned for a single MMA bout in 2023 before stepping away again. Holm, now a professional boxer, recently lost a controversial majority-decision rematch to Stephanie Han for the WBA lightweight title.
Official Statements & Responses
Rousey emphasized that a diagnosis of cortical spreading depression and new medication have made her “a completely different fighter now,” reiterating she would “clean her clock” against Holm. Holm told The Ariel Helwani Show she has “always been open to a rematch… if she wants a rematch, I’m game, anytime.” Matt Brown, speaking on “The Fighter vs. The Writer,” described Rousey’s remarks as self-affirming but unrealistic, noting she has not publicly accepted her past defeats.
Criticism & Opposition
Brown argued Rousey’s confidence masks an inability to accept her losses, labeling her “her own worst enemy” and “insufferable.” He warned that Holm would “f---ed up” Rousey if a bout occurred and suggested that silence would improve Rousey’s public perception, urging her to “shut the hell up” and avoid further provocation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “clean her clock,” — Ronda Rousey, Up and Adams interview
- “I’ve always been open to a rematch with her since the day the fight was over,” — Holly Holm, The Ariel Helwani Show
- “She’s so just in her own world. It’s cool she believes in herself, I guess. The world is in her hands with that kind of belief. She’d get f---ed up by Holly if they fought again,” — Matt Brown, The Fighter vs. The Writer
- “She’s her own worst enemy. She became a gigantic star, and that’s great.” — Matt Brown, The Fighter vs. The Writer
- “This is your PR, Ronda: Shut the hell up.” — Matt Brown, The Fighter vs. The Writer
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No fight contract or promotional announcement exists; Holm’s openness contrasts with Rousey’s retired status, leaving the rematch speculative. Neither the UFC nor any promoter has confirmed plans, and Brown’s comments remain personal opinion rather than official stance.
What’s Next
Rousey may continue to discuss her health and self-assessment in future media, while Holm remains willing to fight if approached. Until a promoter announces a bout, a Rousey-Holm rematch remains unverified.
