Natalia Silva claims UFC flyweight title over Wang Cong — SkimNews
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- Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC women's flyweight title with a unanimous decision over China's Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, extending her winning streak to 15 bouts.
- The 29-year-old Silva was originally set to face Valentina Shevchenko, who vacated the belt last month due to injury; instead she dominated Wang over five rounds with judges' scorecards of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46.
- Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Silva on X but warned her not to get "too comfortable," writing, "I'm coming soon for my belt," signaling an imminent rematch once she recovers.
- The bout was the first women's main event in the UFC since Mackenzie Dern beat Amanda Ribas in January 2025, and the first time two women headlined a numbered UFC event since Amanda Nunes defeated Irene Aldana in June 2023.
- On the undercard, Johnny Walker knocked out Britain's Mick Parkin in under four minutes on his heavyweight debut.
Why it matters: Silva now holds a UFC title, but Shevchenko's social media declaration of an imminent return means the Brazilian's reign comes with a built-in sequel. The bout also marks one of the rarest numbered UFC events headlined by women, only the second in more than two years.
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