Natalia Silva crowned women’s flyweight champion at UFC 332 as Valentina Shevchenko issues warning

Silva beat China’s Wang Cong in a dominant five-round display in the main event in Salt Lake City

By Will Castle · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:12 AM

Key Things to Know

Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC women's flyweight title by defeating Wang Cong via unanimous decision at UFC 332.
The championship bout headlined the UFC 332 fight card in Salt Lake City.
Silva is expected to make her first title defense against former division champion Valentina Shevchenko in early 2027.

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Natalia Silva became the new UFC women's flyweight champion after defeating Wang Cong by unanimous decision at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. The Brazilian captured the vacant 125-pound title in the event's headlining bout on Saturday.

Silva is expected to make her first championship defense against former division titleholder Valentina Shevchenko in early 2027. Shevchenko previously vacated the belt after defending it nine times across two separate championship reigns.

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Natalia Silva crowned women’s flyweight champion at UFC 332 as Valentina Shevchenko issues warning

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