Valentina Shevchenko is leaving Uruguay with the UFC flyweight title still around her waist and that’s what matters most to her.
Following the second defends of her championship on Saturday night, Shevchenko answered criticisms about her fight against Liz Carmouche, which was showered with boos on several occasions from the sold out crowd in Montevideo.
Despite Shevchenko earning a lopsided decision on the judges’ scorecards, the fight may not have lived up to expectations for a main event title fight in the UFC.
For her part, Shevchenko can’t help but be satisfied with her performance because she was champion when the night began and she’s still champion now that the fight is over.