Natalia Silva Crowned UFC Women's Flyweight Champion at UFC 332
Natalia Silva defeated Cong Wang at UFC 332 to claim the vacant women's flyweight championship, following the title being vacated by Valentina Shevchenko.
At UFC 332, Natalia Silva captured the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight title following a main event showdown against Cong Wang. The championship bout was necessitated after former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko was forced to vacate the belt due to injury, leaving the 125-pound division searching for a new queen.
Silva and Wang met in the center of the Octagon to determine supremacy in the weight class. The victory marks a significant milestone in Silva's career as she ascends to the top of the flyweight rankings. With Shevchenko’s historic reign officially concluded due to her injury status, the division enters a new era under Silva’s tenure. Details regarding the specific nature of Shevchenko’s injury remain limited, but the vacancy allowed for this high-stakes matchup to headline the Salt Lake City event.
Source: Sherdog.
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