Stephanie Han beats Holly Holm by MD on 31 May 2026

Stephanie Han retained her undefeated record with a majority decision victory over Holly Holm in their lightweight rematch. The judges' scorecards reflected a closely contested bout that went the full distance, with Han edging the American veteran to move to 13-0. Holm, who entered at 15-7, drops to 15-8 after falling short in her bid to avenge their first encounter.

How it ended

After twelve rounds of technical boxing, two judges sided with Han whilst the third scored the contest even, delivering the majority decision in the unbeaten fighter's favour. Neither woman was able to impose a conclusive advantage over the championship distance, with the verdict hinging on the narrowest of margins. The decision method underscored how evenly matched the pair remained in their second meeting, with no knockdowns or dramatic swings to settle the affair before the final bell.

Updated records

• Stephanie Han — 13-0
• Holly Holm — 15-8 (8 KO)

What's next

Han's 13-0 ledger keeps her trajectory in the lightweight division intact, though the split nature of the verdict suggests she has yet to pull clear of the elite opposition at this level. For Holm, now 15-8, the loss marks her eighth career defeat and raises questions about how many more opportunities remain at championship level. Both fighters will await their next assignments as the lightweight landscape continues to shift around them.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm?

Stephanie Han defeated Holly Holm by MD at Weekend Boxing Guide: Han vs. Holm 2 and the return of Bivol.

How did Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm end?

The fight ended by MD.

What's Stephanie Han's record now?

Stephanie Han now stands at 13-0.

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