Combat & UFC
Helwani alleges UFC moved Shevchenko’s title amid October fight needs
The Ariel Helwani Show
Ariel Helwani Breaks Down UFC's PROBLEM Devaluing Champions, Too Many Interim Titles
What was said
"They needed a title fight. They said, "We'll do right by you. when you come back, you'll get the title fight.""
Ariel Helwani alleges he was told Valentina Shevchenko did not voluntarily vacate the UFC women’s flyweight belt. He claims the UFC wanted a title fight for 3 October and offered her a future title shot, adding she has a lingering injury.
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- Speaker
- Ariel Helwani · host
- Programme
- The Ariel Helwani Show
- Episode
- Ariel Helwani Breaks Down UFC's PROBLEM Devaluing Champions, Too Many Interim Titles
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- 4:14
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