Valentina Shevchenko Withdraws From UFC 332 Title Fight; Wang Cong Steps In To Face Natalia Silva
Natalia Silva's scheduled UFC 332 women's flyweight title fight in Salt Lake City has undergone a significant change. The original opponent, Valentina Shevchenko, withdrew due to injury, leading to a new matchup for Silva against Wang Cong for the championship.
Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 1, 2026 —
A significant alteration has been announced for the upcoming UFC 332 event, scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City. The women’s flyweight championship bout featuring Natalia Silva will now see a different challenger step into the octagon.
Silva was originally slated to defend her title against Valentina Shevchenko. However, this highly anticipated matchup has been canceled due to an injury sustained by Shevchenko. The nature and severity of Shevchenko’s injury, or the timeline for her potential return to competition, were not immediately disclosed.
Taking Shevchenko’s place will be Wang Cong, who will now face Natalia Silva for the women’s flyweight championship. This change introduces a new dynamic to the title picture and presents Wang Cong with an immediate opportunity to compete for a UFC championship.
The UFC has not yet provided further details regarding the extent of Shevchenko’s injury or its impact on future fight cards. The organization is expected to confirm the updated championship bout details for UFC 332 in the coming days. This development marks a notable shift in the scheduled lineup for the event in Salt Lake City.
Story summarized from the original created by MARK ANDERSON, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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