Joanna Jedrzejczyk was left with a badly disfigured face after a brutal war against Weili Zhang in their strawweight title bout at UFC 248.
The Polish fighter dropped a split decision against the Chinese champion but was left with an enormous haematoma on her face following the fight.
Both fighters were taken to hospital after the slug-fest, but despite absorbing a great deal of punishment, Jedrzejczyk would not allow her injuries or pride prevent her from congratulating her opponent on the win.
“It doesn’t matter, I carry myself as a champ with the belt or without,” she said.