UFC Valerie Letourneau plan is to win the fight against Joanne, no matter what!

UFC Valerie Letourneau answers questions from SEA Media

1. After your last five round war with Joanna, what do you think has changed in you? Were there any learnings after going five rounds with the champion? (Yahoo! Sports, India)

I’ve learned so much in the preparation for that championship fight—the pressure you have, the media, how to stay focused. Nobody else can bring Joanna’s speed and experience in the Octogon. I definitely grew as a fighter and that gives me the confidence that I can compete with any girl in the division. 

2. You will now be fighting in the flyweight category. You’ve been one of the bigger strawweights in the division. How difficult has been it been for you to make it to 115 during the fight week in the past? (Yahoo! Sports, India)

Extremely difficult, I did it 3 times and it got better every time, but this is hurting my body. We always want to show up at our best on fight night, but it’s hard when we spend our whole camps focused on trying to make weight. Flyweight is my weight class!

3. You will be facing yet another tough opponent in Joanne. A victory over her will push you up in the rankings as well. How do you rank Joanne as a fighter? Given your different styles, what will your game plan be going into the fight? (Yahoo! Sports, India)

To me Joanne is a Top fighter. This is a challenging fight for me and I love it! The plan is to win the fight, no matter what!