Valerie Letourneau reveals she still has black eyes six days after brutal defeat by Joanna Jedrzejczyk in UFC 193

  • Valerie Letourneau was beaten in title challenge by the Pole 
  • Letourneau suffered two black eyes, one of which was badly swolen 
  • But the Canadian fighter says she is 'healing well' and posts photo 

By Jonny Singer for MailOnline

Published: 12:48 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 12:48 EST, 20 November 2015

UFC fighter Valerie Letourneau showed off the brutal extent of her injuries some six days after her defeat to Joanna Jedrzejczyk.

The 32-year-old Canadian took her opponent the full five rounds before being beaten in UFC 193, but was left with two blackened and swolen eyes.

And almost a week on, the injuries are still apparent, as she showed on Instagram, while insisting to fans that she was 'healing well'. 

Valerie Letourneau posted a picture to her Instagram showing her recovery after the brutal fight

Valerie Letourneau posted a picture to her Instagram showing her recovery after the brutal fight

The Canadian fighter was left with two black eyes, including one badly swolen at the end of the contest

The Canadian fighter was left with two black eyes, including one badly swolen at the end of the contest

The 32-year-old says that she is 'healing well' despite the brutal injuries she sustained

The 32-year-old says that she is 'healing well' despite the brutal injuries she sustained

'Tk you for all your messages!' she wrote on the social media site. 'I never had so much positive responses coming from a defeat and I am really touched by your support and encouragement. 

'This is me this morning, #NOMAKEUP #NOFILTER , I am healing well, I already miss the gym and I promess to come back stronger! I am ok :)!'

In the fight last Saturday night Jedrzejczyk retained her strawweight title with a hard-fought victory, awarded by scores of 50-45 and 49-46 twice.

This is what Letourneau looked like before the fight, which saw her compete for the UFC straweight title

This is what Letourneau looked like before the fight, which saw her compete for the UFC straweight title

Jedrzejczyk connects with a jab on her way to victory in front of more than 56,000 fans in Melbourne

Jedrzejczyk connects with a jab on her way to victory in front of more than 56,000 fans in Melbourne

Jedrzejczyk is one of the most impressive strikers in the UFC and continued in that vein in Melbourne

Jedrzejczyk is one of the most impressive strikers in the UFC and continued in that vein in Melbourne

The six-time Muay Thai world champion Jedrzejczyk built the pressure in the second round and third rounds with some trademark, lightning-quick combinations to Letourneau's head, while forcing the challenger to keep her distance with some effective kicks.

Letourneau clawed ground back in the fourth and the pair traded punches, visibly hurting each other, throughout final round.

Jedrzejczyk outstruck her opponent, connecting with her legs on 60 occasions over the five rounds

Jedrzejczyk outstruck her opponent, connecting with her legs on 60 occasions over the five rounds

Letourneau is left to contemplate on her defeat after losing her challenge for the title 

Letourneau is left to contemplate on her defeat after losing her challenge for the title 

 

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