The UFC women’s flyweight title picture has been in flux seemingly since it was the division was introduced in 2017.
The 125-pound division was expected to crown it’s inaugural champion at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale when Sijara Eubanks and Nicco Montano squared off in the tournament finals. However, Eubanks was eventually pulled from the title fight after struggles with her weight cut. Montaño later went on to win the championship with a decision over Eubanks’ replacement, Roxanne Modafferi.
Then, after months of inactivity due to health concerns, Montano was finally slated to defend her belt against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 228 in September.