Holly Holm’s first UFC bantamweight title defense not against Ronda Rousey

Holly Holm of the United States celebrates after her knockout victory over Ronda Rousey in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 193.

UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm’s first title defense will not be against Ronda Rousey. That’s according to Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White, who spoke on FOX Sports saying that there is another fight for Holm on the pipeline before her rematch with Rousey. It wasn’t mentioned who will be Holm’s next opponent or the exact date of the fight.

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