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UFC Champ Enters Reality TV Fray
24 Sep
Summary
- Valentina Shevchenko joins 'The Challenge: The Cutthroat'.
- Shevchenko's appearance was filmed months ago in Thailand.
- The vacant flyweight title will be contested in October.
UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will not be fighting this fall but will be featured on Paramount+. She is set to appear on the September 30th episode of MTV's 'The Challenge: The Cutthroat.'
In her appearance, Shevchenko will guide contestants through a 'Trial By Combat' challenge. This episode was filmed in Thailand, a location where Shevchenko frequently trains. The filming took place several months prior to her recent injury and subsequent vacation of her title.
Following Shevchenko's injury, the vacant UFC women's flyweight title will be contested. Top contenders Natalia Silva and Wang Cong are scheduled to compete for the belt at UFC 332 on October 3rd in Salt Lake City. 'The Challenge: The Cutthroat' is currently airing its 42nd season, a competition series that began in 1998.
