On July 17 at UFC on ESPN 26, Tate knocked out Marion Reno in the first round.
“I would like to get a chance to take revenge for my defeat. Do you want to see Holm - Tate 2?” Holm tweeted.
Tate commented on the former rival's statement at a press conference after the tournament:
“With all due respect, they can all get this fight. I don't know where I am in the rankings now - I never say that I deserve this or that. I need to keep climbing. I will be happy with a fight with any rival who will help me climb to the top of the rating. I have no doubt that one day we will fight Holly again."
In March 2016, Tate defeated Holm by submission.