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Ronda Rousey says loss to Holm 'had to happen' so she could evolve

The former UFC women's bantamweight champion says that her loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 could be the best thing that ever happened to her.

The dust has settled from UFC 193 and Ronda Rousey has had a chance to reflect on the loss. The Olympic bronze medalist entered the main event against Holly Holm as a massive favorite and was expected to add another championship feather to her cap.

It came as a shock then, when "The Preacher's Daughter" landed a murderous head kick in the 2nd round to relieve "Rowdy" of her championship duty and walk away as the new UFC women's bantamweight champion.