After criticism from Khabib, Valentina Shevchenko defends the presence of ring girls in MMA

V. Shevchenko at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube UFC

A Khabib Nurmagomedov's controversial opinion about ring girls in MMA continues to resonate. In an interview with the channel 'Lynch on Sports', the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) came to the girls' defense and stated that they are also part of the show.

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“They have been there since the beginning of the UFC, they have been there since the beginning of everything and saying that they don't belong in martial arts is very bad. It's not clear why they are part of it. If there were no ring girls, there would be no lights, fans, sounds… it's boring, it's boring to watch. But all these little details, they fulfill the whole picture. That's why there's no debate: ring girls are part of the biggest promotions, the small promotions, anything…” declared Shevchenko.

Dominant champion of the under-56,7kg division, Valentina has already defended her belt on five occasions and already has another fight scheduled. On September 25th, the 33-year-old fighter will face the American Lauren Murphy No. UFC 266. The Kyrgyz athlete has an MMA record of 21 negative results and three positive results.