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Natalia Silva's coronation at UFC 332 reset the women's flyweight division, and now the matchmaking clock starts ticking. The new champion looked sharp in claiming the vacant belt, but questions linger about how her striking-heavy game will hold up against the division's elite grapplers and veterans.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 20

Silva Cracks Top 10 After UFC Flyweight Title Win

Natalia Silva has broken into ESPN's pound-for-pound top 10 following her UFC women's flyweight title victory, becoming the first fighter to crack the prestigious list in 2025.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 9

Natalia Silva stages title parade after returning home from UFC 332, but nobody shows up

Natalia Silva did not get the hero’s welcome she may have been hoping for. The Brazilian women’s flyweight is the latest champion to be crowned in the UFC, having succeeded Valentina Shevchenko on the throne at 125 pounds.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 8

New UFC Champion Natalia Silva Fires Back at Valentina Shevchenko: ‘Get in Line’

Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC flyweight title by defeating Wang Cong at UFC 332 on October 3 Former champion Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Silva

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

UFC commentator picks his 2026 ‘Fighter of the Year’ to challenge Natalia Silva next

If Valentina Shevchenko is not ready to return in time, Jon Anik sees a great alternative flyweight title challenger. A new queen was crowned at 125 pounds at UFC 332 last Saturday, as Natalia Silva got the better of Wang Cong.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Natalia Silva contradicts UFC’s reported Valentina Shevchenko assurance in response to ‘Bullet’

Natalia Silva believes there’s no guarantee that Valentina Shevchenko will jump right back into a title shot. When congratulating Silva, Shevchenko warned the new flyweight champion to keep the belt warm after losing her title due to injury.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 7

Valentina Shevchenko Plans Return to Reclaim UFC Flyweight Title from Natalia Silva

Natalia Silva defeated Cong Wang to win the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 Former champion Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Silva but warned she

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

UFC official Marc Goddard cites Tommy McMillen in favorite fights he’s refereed this year

Marc Goddard picked out two fights that stand out to him so far in 2026. The veteran referee stood between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong as a new flyweight champion was crowned this past weekend.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Wang Cong Reveals What Really Happened in Her UFC 332 Loss

Wang Cong believes an early eye poke derailed her performance in the UFC 332 main event after she lost a unanimous decision to Natalia Silva in their vacant flyweight title fight on October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 6

Valentina Shevchenko Congratulates Natalia Silva Then Issues Stern Warning

Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC flyweight title by defeating Cong Wang via unanimous decision at UFC 332 Valentina Shevchenko congratulated Silva on social

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 5

UFC 332 rankings update: Heavyweight and flyweight division’s welcome undefeated stars into top 15

The rankings have been updated following this weekend’s action in Salt Lake City. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, for UFC 332, headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 5

Silva's First Title Defense: Shevchenko Or Blanchfield?

New UFC flyweight champion Natalia Silva will face pressure to defend her title against Valentina Shevchenko as soon as possible, according to ESPN's Brett Okamoto.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 5

Shevchenko Warns Silva After UFC 332 Triumph

Valentina Shevchenko wasted no time putting new flyweight champion Natalia Silva on notice following UFC 332. Silva claimed the vacant 125-pound title Saturday night at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, taking a unanimous decision over Wang Cong across five rounds.

MMA News / Lindy's Sports / October 4

Natalia Silva's Options After UFC 332 Title Victory

With a unanimous decision win over Wang Cong in the main event of UFC 332, which took place on October 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brazilian fighter Natalia Silva is the new UFC women’s flyweight champion.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 4

Wang Cong On Eye Poke During Silva Title Loss

Wang Cong attributed her sluggish start at UFC 332 to an early eye poke that temporarily affected her vision. The Chinese flyweight dropped a unanimous decision to Natalia Silva in Saturday's title fight in Salt Lake City, per MMA Fighting.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Natalia Silva plans to do something that Dana White loves now that she is UFC champion

Natalia Silva won’t be resting on her laurels as the flyweight queen. The Brazilian became the latest women’s champion on MMA’s biggest stage by emerging victorious from Saturday’s UFC 332 main event.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / October 4

UFC 332: 3 Takeaways From Surprisingly Fun Event

Saturday’s UFC 332 saw history made, as Natalia Silva clinched the vacant flyweight title via a unanimous decision against Cong Wang to cap off a highly underrated night.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / October 4

UFC 332 Results: Full Card Winners, Bonuses & Record 11 Finishes

The UFC 332 results delivered a record-setting night of finishes and a new women’s flyweight champion on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Natalia Silva beat Wang Cong by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to claim the vacant title at the Delta Center.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 4

Natalia Silva Wins Vacant Flyweight Title

Natalia Silva became the new UFC women's flyweight champion with a unanimous decision over Wang Cong in the UFC 332 main event. Silva used her striking to control much of the five-round fight, though her pace dipped in the championship rounds.

MMA News / Field Level Media / October 3

Natalia Silva wins vacant UFC flyweight belt via decision at UFC 332

Brazil's Natalia Silva claimed the vacant women's flyweight championship Saturday night at UFC 332, securing a unanimous decision victory over China's Wang Cong to headline a milestone card in Salt Lake City that marked the promotion's first full main-card broadcast on CBS.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 3