Valerie Letourneau Wants a Title Shot Following Bellator 201 Win

Following her win at Bellator 201, Valerie Letourneau spoke with MMA Junkie about almost retiring and wanting a title shot…

On Considering Retirement: “I’ve got to be honest with you, yes (I thought about retiring),” Letourneau said. “And this is why I get so emotional. I don’t want to stop, but I don’t want to be fighting just to fight. It’s too much. My daughter is 15; since she was born I’ve been fighting. I’m missing so many important things. I’m really reaching for this belt, but fighting just to fight? I would be done. So for me to move backward? There’s a lot of hungry girls that, they want to fight. They want to get this belt. I cannot afford to move backward. It’s not because I’m done, I’m finished, I cannot do this anymore. It’s just because it wouldn’t make sense for me anymore.”

On Wanting a Bellator Flyweight Title Shot: “I would fight her wherever I have to,” Letourneau said. “But my goal is to grab this belt and fight in Canada. One thing at a time. When I hold this belt, I should be fighting in my own country. This is the plan. But I’m happy I’m getting this shot. I’ll respect. I’m going to go fight her in her (home state). I have no problems with this.”