UFC flyweight champion Nicco Montano was initially set to face off against Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event of UFC 228 on Saturday. However, Montano has since been pulled from the fight after being hospitalized for kindey issues.
Taking to Instagram, Valentina Shevchenko has since come forward with a statement. Check it out below.
“I am not surprised about this situation with Nicco.
And I told it before, she can pull out from the fight at anytime. She was trying to avoid this fight several times already. It is my 3rd preparation for this fight.
“Looks like It was her plan from the beginning, to show up for the fight week , to build up her name, speak confident and secure, and then escape from the fight in the last minutes.
She was speaking about Fighting spirit and character….
What kind of fighting spirit she is talking about?
I don’t believe in a version about health issues, she was looking totally fine in open work out and media day.
Her actions are totally unprofessional!
First of all I am very sorry for all my fans who came to support me! I am very upset about all this happening. I was preparing for this fight hard and serious. My plan was to leave Dallas with the belt.
I will keep moving forward.
And will seize the next opportunity to take what is mine.
Thank you everyone of my dear friends for your support!”
