She initially expressed misgivings about the matchup , understanding the ex-kickboxing champ was tougher than many knew .
Holm hoped to get back into contention with a win over Shevchenko after her fifth - round loss to now ex-champ Miesha Tate in March .
Holm initially expressed misgivings about the matchup , understanding the ex-kickboxing champ was tougher than many knew .
Holm hoped to get back into contention with a win over Shevchenko after her fifth - round loss to now ex-champ Miesha Tate in March .