Natalia Silva Makes History at UFC 332: Brazilian Star Claims Women’s Flyweight Title and Joins Elite Group of Champions

Natalia Silva is the new UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion. At UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3, 2026, the Brazilian outpointed Wang Cong by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) to capture the vacant title and etch her name into UFC history.
With the win, Silva becomes just the fifth female Brazilian UFC champion ever, joining the exclusive club of Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes, Mackenzie Dern, and Jessica Andrade. She is also the first Brazilian to hold the women’s flyweight belt, a division previously dominated by Valentina Shevchenko.

Silva’s Dominant Path to Gold
Silva entered the Octagon as the clear favorite after Shevchenko vacated the title due to injury. The 29-year-old from Minas Gerais controlled the pace with sharp kicking, constant movement, and timely takedowns. She scored a notable knockdown with a head kick in the second round and out-landed Wang in significant strikes while securing three takedowns and over four minutes of control time.
Wang mounted a late rally, but Silva’s early lead proved decisive. The victory extended her UFC record to a perfect 9-0 and her overall winning streak to 15 fights. Along the way she defeated three former champions—Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas—proving she belonged at the top.Post-fight, Silva declared: “This is the beginning of the time of Natalia Silva. I’m the new queen.”
Historic Brazilian Dominance in Women’s MMA

Brazil has long produced elite women’s talent, but UFC gold remained rare. Here’s the short list of female Brazilian champions:

Amanda Nunes – Two-division champion (bantamweight and featherweight), widely considered the greatest female fighter of all time.
Cris Cyborg – Former featherweight champion and one of the most dominant strikers in the sport’s history.
Jessica Andrade – Former strawweight champion who shocked the world with her slam KO of Rose Namajunas in Rio.
Mackenzie Dern – Current strawweight champion and elite Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
Natalia Silva – New flyweight champion and the latest addition to this exclusive group.

Silva’s title win means Brazil now has champions in two of the three active women’s divisions (Dern at strawweight, Silva at flyweight), with Nunes potentially returning for bantamweight gold later in 2026.

UFC 332 Full Results: Record-Breaking Night of Finishes
The main event may have gone the distance, but the rest of the card exploded with action. UFC 332 produced a modern-era record of 11 finishes, including nine first-round stoppages.

Main Card

Natalia Silva def. Wang Cong via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – Women’s Flyweight Title
Payton Talbott def. Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO (punches), Round 1, 2:09
Esteban Ribovics def. King Green via TKO (punches), Round 1, 4:08
Roberto Soldić def. Khaos Williams via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Roman Kopylov def. Ateba Gautier via TKO (punches), Round 1, 3:12

Notable Prelims

Johnny Walker scored a highlight-reel KO in his heavyweight debut, Anthony Wint finished his opponent in just 23 seconds, and several other prospects delivered early stoppages.

What’s Next for the New Champion?
Silva has already called herself the “new queen.” With Shevchenko recovering and potential contenders like Erin Blanchfield or a returning former champion on the horizon, the flyweight division suddenly looks wide open. Brazilian fans will be watching closely to see if Silva can start a lengthy reign and further cement her country’s dominance in women’s MMA.
UFC 332 delivered a new champion, historic Brazilian representation, and one of the most finish-heavy cards in recent memory. Natalia Silva didn’t just win a title—she joined an exclusive sisterhood of Brazilian greats and announced a new era at 125 pounds.
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Stay tuned for more analysis, fighter reactions, and what’s next for the women’s flyweight division.