Valentina Shevchenko injury cancels planned UFC 332 main event appearance

Valentina Shevchenko has been ruled out of the upcoming UFC 332 event scheduled for October 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Reports indicate an undisclosed injury prevents the flyweight champion from competing against Natalia Silva in the card's previously planned main event. This withdrawal halts Shevchenko’s pursuit of setting a new record for most women’s title fight victories, leaving her tied at 11 with Amanda Nunes. The UFC is currently navigating the vacancy at the top of the event, with potential alternatives including an interim light heavyweight title fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Paulo Costa. Another possibility involves moving Sean Strickland into a title defense role, though the promotion has not yet confirmed a replacement headliner for the numbered card. Organizers must secure a new marquee matchup with just over one month remaining before the event.

• 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Valentina Shevchenko injury thwarts rumored UFC 332 main event