Valentina Shevchenko does her best to avoid acknowledging betting odds going into her fights. However, she admits a touch of pressure comes with the steep line for her title defense against Jennifer Maia at UFC 255. Shevchenko (19-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC), the reigning women’s flyweight champion, is currently as great as a 12-1 betting favorite for the Nov. 21 bout against Maia (18-6-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC). Shevchenko was recently made aware of the odds and said it only makes her think of how she needs to put on a performance worthy of them.
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Valentina Shevchenko wants to show why she’s huge favorite vs. Jennifer Maia – MMA Junkie