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Dana White Promises Shevchenko Replacement Title Bout Announcement

9/4/2026

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Dana White announced an interim women’s flyweight title bout at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Valentina Shevchenko withdrew from Oct. 3 card because of injury, canceling her fight with No. 1 contender Natalia Silva.
Natalia Silva remains slated for a title opportunity despite Shevchenko’s withdrawal.
Dana White promised a Silva-vs-Wang announcement this week, noting Wang Cong, ranked #6, defeated Shevchenko in 2015 kickboxing.
The UFC has not officially confirmed a Silva-vs-Wang fight.

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Dana White announced an interim women’s flyweight title bout at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Valentina Shevchenko withdrew from Oct. 3 card because of injury, canceling her fight with No. 1 contender Natalia Silva.
Natalia Silva remains slated for a title opportunity despite Shevchenko’s withdrawal.
Dana White promised a Silva-vs-Wang announcement this week, noting Wang Cong, ranked #6, defeated Shevchenko in 2015 kickboxing.
The UFC has not officially confirmed a Silva-vs-Wang fight.