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UFC 332 is set to make history with a vacant title on the line and an explosive showdown between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong for the next era.
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UFC 332 is set to make history with a vacant title on the line and an explosive showdown between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong for the next era.

The undisputed UFC flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko, has announced she is vacating her title due to a severe ligament injury in her shoulder and back. This shocking news rocks the MMA world as UFC 332 approaches, with a vacant title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong set for October 3 in Salt Lake City.

To remember:

  • Valentina Shevchenko vacates her UFC flyweight title due to ligament injuries in her shoulder and back.
  • Her coach Pavel Fedotov announces nearly a year of rehabilitation for the undefeated champion.
  • With nine title defenses, Shevchenko holds the fourth-best record in UFC history for most title fight wins.
  • The vacant title fight will pit Natalia Silva against Wang Cong on October 3 in Salt Lake City.
  • Determined, Shevchenko aims for a triumphant return after her long recovery.

Unbelievable but true: one of the most formidable fighters in UFC history, Valentina Shevchenko, has been forced to vacate her flyweight title due to ligament injuries in her shoulder and back. A bombshell that has caught fans and MMA pundits off guard. Her coach, Pavel Fedotov, revealed that the injury, sustained during training for UFC 332, will require nearly a year of rehabilitation. An exceptionally long recovery for an athlete known for relentlessly stacking up fights.


Shevchenko, who holds the fourth-most title defenses in UFC history with nine successful defenses, leaves behind an impressive legacy. Her reign, marked by unchallenged dominance, redefined the standards of the flyweight division. Yet, even the greatest champions are not immune to physical setbacks.
Pavel Fedotov confirmed that the champion, more determined than ever, will now focus on her recovery with one clear goal: a triumphant return to the flyweight throne.


A historic fight at UFC 332

With Shevchenko's withdrawal, UFC 332, scheduled for October 3 in Salt Lake City, is shaping up to be a historic event. The fight for the vacant title will pit Brazilian Natalia Silva, a powerhouse with devastating technique, against China's Wang Cong, an agile and unpredictable fighter. A golden opportunity for both contenders, who dream of succeeding one of the greatest champions in UFC history.


This clash promises to be explosive, with contrasting styles that could create a captivating dynamic. Natalia Silva, known for her early finishes, faces a surging Wang Cong, who has made a name for herself with impressive performances. Who will emerge victorious from this fight? A question that is already sparking excitement among fans and experts before the event even begins.

Valentina Shevchenko vacating her title marks an unexpected turning point for the UFC and its fans. As the champion begins a long recovery, UFC 332 emerges as a pivotal event to determine the next queen of the flyweight division. With Natalia Silva and Wang Cong set to clash, the suspense is at its peak, and a new era could very well begin on October 3 in Salt Lake City.

Editor's Opinion
By Nakmen
Damn, Shevchenko, you’ve been a legend, but even Batman needs a break (or rehab). A year is a long time, but with her determination, she’ll come back stronger than ever—like Jurassic Park where the T-Rex wakes up after 65 million years. Too bad we can’t see her return right away, but hey, MMA is like Disney: we’re always waiting for the next chapter with bated breath. For UFC 332, it’s time for Brazilian and Chinese dreams. Natalia Silva is the Marvel villain with her KOs, and Wang Cong is the unpredictable hero who might just break the mold. A fight to watch, even if it’s hard to picture who’ll win… like in OSS 117 when you’re left wondering who’ll come out on top of a chase scene.
Article written by SkimAI
Reviewed and completed by Nakmen