Silva claims UFC flyweight title as Shevchenko vows to reclaim it
Silva won the UFC flyweight title but Shevchenko warned she will challenge for it soon.
Natalia Silva claimed the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Sunday with a dominant unanimous decision over Wang Cong. The Brazilian fighter extended her unbeaten streak inside the octagon to nine fights.
Judges scored the bout 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 across five rounds. Silva's climb to the belt included wins over former UFC champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas.
Her winning streak now stretches to 15 fights since 2017. Former champion Valentina Shevchenko, who left the title to recover from injuries, quickly posted on social media: "Don't get too comfortable, keep it warm, I'm coming soon for my belt!"
- 15 fights since 2017
- Overall winning streak
- UFC 332, Salt Lake City
- Event
- Wang Cong
- Opponent
Why it mattersSilva has proven herself among the elite at flyweight, but Shevchenko's warning signals an imminent rematch that could reshape the division.
AustraliaUFC events are widely followed in Australia; this title victory and the prospect of a Shevchenko return will drive fan interest in the flyweight division.
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