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Natalia Silva's champion parade in Brazil draws no fans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Natalia Silva's champion parade in Brazil draws no fans

Summary

Natalia Silva returned to Brazil after capturing the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 8, 2026. While Silva celebrated her ninth consecutive victory, her championship parade was unattended, highlighting a disconnect between her success and fan engagement. Many fans criticized UFC 332’s fight card ahead of the event, but it resulted in an all-time record with 11 knockouts. Despite her win, skepticism remains about Silva's status as the division’s champion following Valentina Shevchenko's title vacancy due to injury. The lack of attendance at her parade underscored the challenges Silva faces in gaining recognition in the sport.

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By the Numbers

•Silva captured the UFC women’s flyweight title on October 8, 2026.
•The championship parade in Brazil saw no fans in attendance.
•UFC 332 set a record with 11 knockouts, but Silva's fight was less exciting.
•Skepticism persists regarding Silva's championship status after Shevchenko's injury.

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What they're saying

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Natalia Silva pushed her UFC win streak to nine en route to capturing the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title last weekend at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah, but that still wasn’t impressive enough to bring fans out to her hometown championship parade. Many fight fans hated UFC 332’s card before it actually played […]
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