Valentina Shevchenko vacates UFC flyweight title due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Valentina Shevchenko officially vacated her UFC women’s flyweight championship on September 6, 2026, following an injury expected to sideline her for up to a year. The announcement occurred during the UFC Paris broadcast. Shevchenko had held the 125-pound title since September 2024, when she defeated Alexa Grasso, and successfully defended the belt against Manon Fiorot and Zhang Weili. With the title now vacant, the organization scheduled a championship bout between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong for UFC 332. This event is set for October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Silva maintains an undefeated UFC record, while Wang enters the match riding a four-fight winning streak. The winner will claim the undisputed flyweight title, potentially positioning them for a future bout against Shevchenko upon her eventual return to competition.
- •Valentina Shevchenko vacated the UFC flyweight championship due to a year-long injury.
- •Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will fight for the vacant title at UFC 332.
- •The championship match takes place October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
- •Shevchenko last competed in November 2025, defeating Zhang Weili by unanimous decision.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Valentina Shevchenko Vacates UFC Flyweight Championship Due to Injury
"The UFC women’s flyweight division has been thrown into chaos. Valentina Shevchenko has vacated her UFC women’s flyweight championship because of an injury that is expected to keep her sidelined for up to a year. The announcement was made during Saturday’s UFC Paris broadcast, bringing an unexpected end to her latest championship reign. Shevchenko’s Reign…
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