Filed under: Bellator , Featured Videos , News , UFC , Videos LAS VEGAS – After several grueling weight cuts to make the 115-pound strawweight limit, Valerie Letourneau became a symbol of the push toward the opening of a women’s 125-pound class in the UFC. So, when the promotion announced the new division – and an “Ultimate Fighter” season meant to crown its first champion – shortly after Letourneau’s departure to join Bellator’s blooming women’s 125-pound roster, there was certainly something to be said for timing. But, as evidenced by her appearance at the “TUF 26” tryouts in support of teammate Trisha Cicero, Letourneau is at peace with the situation. And, at 33, she takes solace in the fact that at least she helped pave the way for younger up-and-comers. “To me, I cannot be mad at the UFC for doing the right thing,” Letourneau said. “This is what they have to do.
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Bellator’s Valerie Letourneau not mad at UFC for late flyweight decision – MMA Junkie