Natalia Silva plans to be an active UFC champion after title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
UFC flyweight champion Natalia Silva expressed her desire to be an active titleholder following her unanimous decision victory over Wang Cong at UFC 332 on October 4, 2026. Silva secured the vacant championship with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46. Silva aims to defend her title and not wait for Valentina Shevchenko's recovery, acknowledging Shevchenko's warning not to get too comfortable. Despite the absence of a specific next opponent, Silva confirmed her readiness to face challengers as they arise.
- •Silva won the vacant flyweight title at UFC 332.
- •She plans to defend her title actively.
- •Valentina Shevchenko is recovering from an injury.
- •Silva previously defeated Rose Namajunas and Alexa Grasso.
- •She did not name a specific next opponent.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Natalia Silva agrees with Dana White on being an active UFC champion
"UFC flyweight champion Natalia Silva doesn't plan on waiting for Valentina Shevchenko to recover.
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