Valentina Shevchenko took note of the shocking submission win by Jennifer Maia Saturday night at UFC Fight Night on ESPN+.
While Shevchenko continues to recover from an injury, her scheduled opponent, Joanne Calderwood, took a fight with Maia.
That decision backfired, as the 31-year-old Brazilian locked up a first round armbar to secure the win and improve to 3-1 in her last four. The only loss was via decision to Katlyn Chookagian.
“See you soon Jennifer Maia,” Shevchenko tweeted moments after the bout.
See you soon Jennifer Maia ??
— Valentina Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) August 2, 2020
The former Invicta FC champion could very well be the next title contender, as she gladly accepted the fight with Shevchenko.
The Thrill and the Agony. #UFCVegas5 pic.twitter.com/HT6sCBXVzR
— UFC (@ufc) August 2, 2020
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