Bill Rhodes ... True dat. I'm well aware. It's still a ton of work & sacrifice. She may not cut weight at this division but still has to watch what she eats to b exact weight. Bunch of traveling for promos & to get there. Family travels to support her. That's a long ass flight. So many factors go in to it. I know she's a work horse & stays in shape but there's extra commitment b4 a fight, for title especially. She's a professional. Sucks when others let u down. 😊
They are pro's and they should do a lot of things regarding weight management but they don't. They risk cutting at the last minute way to much and think the size advantage will be significant. Iv followed Amanda since the feeder leagues she has made many weights. It's all just too suspicious.
UFC may have to start using guidelines for weight cuts if its the issue and reason people pull out. Some fighters are trying shit to gain an edge and it fucks them up physically and mentally. If that's not the case than they need to take Nunes belt from her.
William Ryan...... YUP. OR SHE IS SICK! FYI ufc is introducing new divisions to offer safer choices for fighters. Woman's divisions to be 115, 125, 135, & 145lbs. Why is your 1st instinct to dismiss that Nunes as a lier, who is not ill. How about the benefit of the doubt for her. At least the First time she has EVER had a last minute "pull out"?
UFC should be careful, those illegal punches during the Holm vs De Randamie fight, and now this... Valentina should be the new champion, she was ready to fight!!!
Let us not use racial slurs. The fact is Nunes fucked up!! She pulled out of the biggest fight in her career. A slap in the face of Valentina and the UFC!!
With hindsight the ceremonial weigh in was where AN's nerve went altogether. Valentina's body language was supremely confident. Nunes saw the writing on the wall right there and refused to fight rather than lose. A crazy thing to do . This will hurt her career far more than if she had just showed up. Amanda has diminished the credibility of female fighters in the UFC too. It's a good thing consummate professionals like Valentina are around to restore it.
You're absolutely right, Valentina: I was really looking forward to this match and was very disappointed by this turn of events. Wrecked my whole week!
Valentina & Edgar are the best examples that u don't need to suffer with weight cut to be successful. I'm sure there are other examples, just can't think of any
*She is really mentaly strong and what a focus,just the way she is speaking!!! I would love to have mindset like her! Valentina is unbelivable, she is a super women!!!*
I know im gona catch heat for naming Aldo , seeing as how he did back out of the Mcgregor fight . But you have to admit the man defended his belt a ton until then.
I hope people will understand the differences between a 'WARRIOR' and a fighter. A 'WARRIOR' is a martial artist and a fighter is a brawler. A 'WARRIOR' will sacrifice everything even though his/her life at stake. A fighter will fights only to accept the glory of winning.
Amanda just needed to manage her weight cut she fail to do so and Khabib vs Tony Ferguson still needs to happen as well hopefully we're see both these fights soon.
Amanda pulled out at last moment........she had months to pull out if she wanted to, but does it fight night........Amanda knows Valentina poses a threat......Amanda knows she can't deal with Valentina's counter striking & technique.
I think Amanda pulling out of the fight was planned to take the momentum from Valentia. Same thing Aldo did to Connor...didn't work. Rafael dos Anjos did the same to Connor...didn't work. Amanda's 'sickness' will not work either.
I feel bad for Shevchenko... wtf! pulling out last minute cause you don't feel good?!?! this new trend of champs not wanting to fight top contenders has got to stop. UFC should penalize Nunes
With how much UFC throws around Interim Belts like Oprah hands out gifts to her Audience I'd be pissed they didn't give me Interim belt or a 135 or 115 title shot with Interim Status on a 214 the card.
You're people's champ!! a fake lion is actually a true 🐔 ... keep it up!!! Valentina, u also have a very good and humble personality ... you'll go long way... keep it up!
Sounds like Valentina will go after pretty much anybody for a title. What a game female. True Grit. I expect her to be champ in both Bantamweight and Flyweight given the opportunity. They may even try to pit her against Cyborg. But I prefer her to stay where she is for now. And Amanda... YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE. Defend the fucking belt or relinquish it to Valentina who obviously deserves it more.
Valentina won by default
Ladies and gentleman, a real champion
I have to agree, that Amanda dude is a loser for ducking out like that, whatever fans he had are rethinking their choice about now.
Yes I've seen it and another round and Valentina would have crushed the man beast, I think like Valentina and you too, we all know why he ducked out.
WOW what a Professional.... unlike Nunes....
In my mind Shev is the champion now. Congratulations, Valentina!!
She's so smart though and she speaks many languages it seems. props hard work pays off
What languages?
*YEAH MANY > 1 :)) LOL AMERICANS ONLY SPEAK 1 SO ITS MANY FOR THEM*
Champion material right here
Feels bad man.. Sux for Valentina. Lot of work for a big let down.
Bill Rhodes ... True dat. I'm well aware. It's still a ton of work & sacrifice. She may not cut weight at this division but still has to watch what she eats to b exact weight. Bunch of traveling for promos & to get there. Family travels to support her. That's a long ass flight. So many factors go in to it. I know she's a work horse & stays in shape but there's extra commitment b4 a fight, for title especially. She's a professional. Sucks when others let u down. 😊
she's such a beautiful lady
thats the truth
She's not ugly, but she's not beautiful. She's healthy.
Blue eyes?... You colorblind?
The Truth I love when girls are hot with no make up.
A "white girl fetish"? You sound like a dumbass and a racist.
She would have cracked A man duh nunes#fakechamp
Aman chauhan Lmaoooo #rachel
classy
I was rooting for Nunes in this fight. How things have changed.
Valentina ALREADY won IMO.... Nune should put her silly-ass Lion Costume hat on and stay indoors for about 3 months
Nunes is mentally defeated. Too bad the title couldn't change hand. Rooting for you Ms Shevchenko, title will come soon.
what a class act. a real fighter there will fight anybody anytime
SHE IS SO ADORABLE!!! HAHA!! LOVE THE ACCENT ;)
Maynardj : Valentina should voice over...anything! Little Red Riding Hood, the alphabet... anything.
Maynardj Correction: "zhe accent"
More weight cut issues I'm assuming. This stuff is ruining the sport and the athletes.
no, they are pro's and should prepare like ones, hire a proper dietitian and do it properly + she was cleared by doctor so
They are pro's and they should do a lot of things regarding weight management but they don't. They risk cutting at the last minute way to much and think the size advantage will be significant. Iv followed Amanda since the feeder leagues she has made many weights. It's all just too suspicious.
UFC may have to start using guidelines for weight cuts if its the issue and reason people pull out. Some fighters are trying shit to gain an edge and it fucks them up physically and mentally. If that's not the case than they need to take Nunes belt from her.
Well csac did pass a 10 point plan to combat extreme weight cutting issues. But all the commissions need to recognize this.
William Ryan......
YUP. OR SHE IS SICK!
FYI ufc is introducing new divisions to offer safer choices for fighters. Woman's divisions to be 115, 125, 135, & 145lbs.
Why is your 1st instinct to dismiss that Nunes as a lier, who is not ill. How about the benefit of the doubt for her.
At least the First time she has EVER had a last minute "pull out"?
UFC should be careful, those illegal punches during the Holm vs De Randamie fight, and now this... Valentina should be the new champion, she was ready to fight!!!
So??
I respect you before, now I respect you even more!
Amanda Nunes has just revealed a huge flaw in her mental game. A chicken who wears a lion's mask!
The Champ is here!!!
Damn that Russian accent tho 😍🔥
*Eastern European accent
*NO-SHOW NUNES*
Let us not use racial slurs. The fact is Nunes fucked up!! She pulled out of the biggest fight in her career. A slap in the face of Valentina and the UFC!!
With hindsight the ceremonial weigh in was where AN's nerve went altogether. Valentina's body language was supremely confident. Nunes saw the writing on the wall right there and refused to fight rather than lose. A crazy thing to do . This will hurt her career far more than if she had just showed up. Amanda has diminished the credibility of female fighters in the UFC too. It's a good thing consummate professionals like Valentina are around to restore it.
such a classy lady, never bad mouthed, but clearly you can see the disappointment. This is the champion UFC needs !!!
You're absolutely right, Valentina: I was really looking forward to this match and was very disappointed by this turn of events. Wrecked my whole week!
This is a fighter and what means to be one!This should be shown to anyone in the fighting world,testament right here.
Valentina & Edgar are the best examples that u don't need to suffer with weight cut to be successful. I'm sure there are other examples, just can't think of any
kopxpert Valentina would Kill Frankie lol
*She is really mentaly strong and what a focus,just the way she is speaking!!! I would love to have mindset like her! Valentina is unbelivable, she is a super women!!!*
This woman is very intelligent and well mannered!! A lot of us can learn from this woman!! She has made a new lifetime fan!!!!
what a classy interview. She's a great representative for the UFC.
I know im gona catch heat for naming Aldo , seeing as how he did back out of the Mcgregor fight . But you have to admit the man defended his belt a ton until then.
I was going to root for Nunes, but now when they remake the fight I'm completely for Shevchenko. I can't stand pullout merchants.
I hope people will understand the differences between a 'WARRIOR' and a fighter. A 'WARRIOR' is a martial artist and a fighter is a brawler. A 'WARRIOR' will sacrifice everything even though his/her life at stake. A fighter will fights only to accept the glory of winning.
Shevvhenko, I was looking forward to seeing you win! I still am!
People paid for this and lose the main event?! If she was cleared and didn't want to fight, the belt should be stripped.
I'm upset...I wanted to see this fight! Nunes didn't want to lose the belt. at the weigh in she looked like crap.
I just want to meet her once to feel her energy will give me humbling experience.
i was so pissed that this fight got called off, and i felt so bad for valentina because she works hard as fuck, and comes ready and professional.
this lady is classy and true champion material. she will be the champion one day for sure
Amanda just needed to manage her weight cut she fail to do so and Khabib vs Tony Ferguson still needs to happen as well hopefully we're see both these fights soon.
I really like this woman, very professional , well spoken , intelligent. I hope you win !
she is amazing !! So genuine .. and honest !!
Man feel bad for Valentina she was really looking forward for this fight and the opportunity for the title this really sucks for her
nunes scared of val, scared of cyborg, maybe she needs her own 140 pound division. lmao
after ronda, no one played the role as good as she did
I'm pretty sure Amanda wasn't ready for this fight, she's postponing the fight 😂😂😂
Amanda pulled out at last moment........she had months to pull out if she wanted to, but does it fight night........Amanda knows Valentina poses a threat......Amanda knows she can't deal with Valentina's counter striking & technique.
I love you Valentina!!!!
So after making weight, being medically cleared Nunes decided she didn't want to fight on the day of the fucking fight?
She should be stripped now.
This fight needs to get rebooked!
Give Valentina the belt!!!!!
I think Amanda pulling out of the fight was planned to take the momentum from Valentia. Same thing Aldo did to Connor...didn't work. Rafael dos Anjos did the same to Connor...didn't work. Amanda's 'sickness' will not work either.
@1:20
this has to be a soundbite from now on
Watch the staredown at the weigh-in...you could see it both their eyes Valentina won the mental.
Valentina she is the the best
Amanda's was clear to fight. She just didn't want to fight. Poor weight cut.
She has a champions character and she will hold the belt.
Amanda walking with her head down, scared to look, She shook!!
Sounds familiar i know ;)
Valentina is smart and very professional.
Valentina is 1 of the very very few russian girls I find attractive
true champion here bullet
Hopefully she gets paid. Tony Ferguson was paid when Khabib pulled out of their fight. Valentina should get paid as well.
add it to 214 as if that card wasn't already stacked enough
(So sorry for you Valintina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nunes should be stripped of the title. No injury to disclose and cleared to fight by doctors.
I feel bad for Shevchenko... wtf! pulling out last minute cause you don't feel good?!?! this new trend of champs not wanting to fight top contenders has got to stop. UFC should penalize Nunes
she should be champion.
With how much UFC throws around Interim Belts like Oprah hands out gifts to her Audience I'd be pissed they didn't give me Interim belt or a 135 or 115 title shot with Interim Status on a 214 the card.
алга кыргызтан удачи тебя кыргызтан с тобой
Dam I love this woman
go get it!
LOL AMANDA WAS SCARED AS F YOU CAN SEE IT IN HER FACE!
I'm slowly falling in love with this woman.
That accent is so cute .
Amanda i think knew what would happen...
Tubo Miedo amandanuñes que iresponsable aser se la enferma para no pelear que la multe el UFC
it's quite simple, Nunes lost their last match, the writing was on the wall, she was scared and hopes someone else takes out valentina
Man, this would have been a dog fight. Shevchenko looked so ready to scrap tonight.
Congratulation Valentina
This fight will never happen. Nunes won't make this weight again
Valentina Shev. i think shes gonna be the New champ but im a Huge fan of nunes but nunes still being the champ to me is too good to be true
A true fighter
lots of people didn see the shiner her left eye got bruised bad!!!
I f*cking love you, Valentina!!!!
You're people's champ!! a fake lion is actually a true 🐔 ... keep it up!!! Valentina, u also have a very good and humble personality ... you'll go long way... keep it up!
Amanda just ran away... The doctor said that she's ok but she still didn't compete. Bad champion.
The bottom line and everyone knows it; is that Nunes chickened out.
I hope this woman wins the belt in her next fight.
Cmon Amanda
Sounds like Valentina will go after pretty much anybody for a title. What a game female. True Grit. I expect her to be champ in both Bantamweight and Flyweight given the opportunity. They may even try to pit her against Cyborg. But I prefer her to stay where she is for now.
And Amanda... YOU CAN RUN BUT YOU CAN'T HIDE. Defend the fucking belt or relinquish it to Valentina who obviously deserves it more.
VALENTINA should be declared as the winner.. by default...
Amanda nunes Frightened.
Nunez is scared! Don't be scared homie!
I'm a fan
soooo beautiful!
val is real fighter
I really do feel bad for her she's worked her butt off for this fight
Alga Kyrgyzstan!!! Alga Shevchenko!!!!
you think the Champ missed weight.??