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Valentina Shevchenko's Coach Details Injuries Behind Title Vacancy

Valentina Shevchenko's coach, Pavel Fedotov, has shed light on the injuries that forced her to withdraw from her scheduled UFC 332 title fight against Natália Silva and vacate the flyweight title.
Valentina Shevchenko's Coach Details Injuries Behind Title Vacancy

Valentina Shevchenko's coach, Pavel Fedotov, has shed light on the injuries that forced her to withdraw from her scheduled UFC 332 title fight against Natália Silva and vacate the flyweight title.

"We were supposed to fight on October 3 against Natália Silva, but due to an injury to the ligaments in the shoulder and back, we decided not to push things and postpone the fight. Given that the recovery will take a long time, we've made the decision to temporarily vacate the belt, and once she recovers, she will fight for it again," Fedotov

Wang Cong now steps in to face Silva for the vacant title next month. Shevchenko's recovery timeline remains uncertain, though her coach's comments suggest she intends to return and compete for the belt again once healthy.

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