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Valentina Shevchenko Shuts Down Critics: “My UFC Title Wasn’t Just by Chance”

UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko, who most recently won her title back against former champion Alexa Grasso. Recently, Shevchenko went on the Ariel Helwani show to preview her upcoming fight against Manon Fiorot at UFC 315. She would defend herself from recent criticism as she showed her appreciation for the UFC title and her hard path to becoming UFC champion.

“I’m not the kind of person who takes things for granted. When I became UFC champion, it wasn’t by chance. It wasn’t like I had six fights and suddenly, boom, I was champion.