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Valentina Shevchenko Vacates Title After Ligament Injuries

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Valentina Shevchenko vacates the UFC women’s flyweight championship.
Coach Pavel Fedotov says Shevchenko suffered ligament injuries to her shoulder and back.
The injuries force her to postpone the October 3 bout against Natalia Silva at UFC 332.
UFC 332 will instead pit Natalia Silva against Wang Cong for the vacant title.
Fedotov expects Shevchenko’s recovery to take about eight months before she can fight again.

History

Historical Context

On April 28 2015 the UFC stripped Jon Jones of the Light Heavyweight title after a hit-and-run investigation, posting a $2,500 bail and prompting the promotion to replace him with former challenger Daniel Cormier, who was slated to fight Ryan Bader. The incident echoed earlier title disruptions, such as Chris Weidman’s bout cancellations, showing how legal and injury issues repeatedly reshape UFC championship line-ups.

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Story summary

Valentina Shevchenko vacates the UFC women’s flyweight championship.
Coach Pavel Fedotov says Shevchenko suffered ligament injuries to her shoulder and back.
The injuries force her to postpone the October 3 bout against Natalia Silva at UFC 332.
UFC 332 will instead pit Natalia Silva against Wang Cong for the vacant title.
Fedotov expects Shevchenko’s recovery to take about eight months before she can fight again.

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