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Brazilian fighter Natalia Silva won the vacant UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. The victory extended Silva's unbeaten run to nine fights and completed her rise over notable UFC competition. Shevchenko, who vacated the title due to lingering injuries, responded by congratulating Silva and vowing to reclaim the belt.
before Valentina Shevchenko put her on notice. The Brazilian claimed the vacant title with a unanimous decision victory over Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on Sunday , extending her unbeaten run inside the Octagon to nine fights.
But while Silva celebrated the biggest win of her career, the division’s former champ was already talking about taking the belt back.
“Congratulations! … But don’t get too comfortable - keep it warm, I’m coming soon for my belt! ” Shevchenko vacated the flyweight title to deal with lingering injuries, opening the door for Silva and Wang to contest the belt at Delta Center. Silva seized her opportunity, earning the judges’ verdict after five rounds against the Chinese contender.
The scorecards read 48–47, 48–47 and 49–46, completing a climb that had already seen Silva beat former UFC champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas. The 29-year-old has been perfect since arriving in the UFC in 2022. Now, she has the belt to show for it. Shevchenko, however, remains a formidable presence over the division she ruled across two championship reigns.
“Congratulations New Champ @nataliasilvaufc,” posted Merab Davalishvilli. “48-47 Silva for me. I gave Wang the last two rounds but the fourth coulda gone either way,” posted Jillian DeCoursey.
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