The next female flyweight title challenger wants to be different than all the previous opponents who came up short against Valentina Shevchenko. After a slick submission win over Joanne Calderwood secured Jennifer Maia’s title shot, the former Invicta FC champ vows not waste it when she meets ‘Bullet’ in November.
In an interview with Ag Fight, Maia believes that having the self-confidence to not feel intimidated by Shevchenko is the key for a victory against the reigning champion. In order to put on a good performance and walk out of the Octagon with the belt, Jennifer believes she cannot respect Valentina in the fight.