The main event of tonight’s UFC 332 card featured a championship clash for the vacant women’s flyweight crown between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.
With former long-reigning titleholder Valentina Shevchenko sidelined and forced to relinquish the strap following a major injury, Silva and Cong battled to claim the unoccupied flyweight throne.
Stepping into the cage with a dominant 14-fight win streak, Natalia Silva (21-5-1 MMA) last tasted victory in the Octagon with a decision win against Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 this past January. The 29-year-old Brazilian competitor had not experienced a defeat since all the way back in December 2017.
On the other side, Wang Cong (10-2 MMA) walked into the championship matchup riding a four-fight run of victories, most recently defeating Tracy Cortez at UFC 329 in July. Known as ‘The Joker,’ her single professional setback occurred in November 2024, when she was submitted technically by Gabriella Fernandes.
The headlining match at UFC 332 delivered an entertaining, highly competitive battle. Silva controlled the tempo during the initial two frames, though Cong rallied strongly during the fourth and fifth rounds. Even with that late-round momentum, the Chinese contender was unable to sway the scorecards. Consequently, Silva captured the gold, ushering in a fresh chapter for the flyweight division.
Official Results from UFC 332: Natalia Silva defeats Wang Cong via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)
See the reactions of professional fighters to the Silva vs. Cong matchup below:
All Silva round one she’s very quick
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 4, 2026
10-9 Silva
Cong hasn’t had much to offer so far
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
Left hook, right head kick would be a good combo for Wang and this one.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) October 4, 2026
20-18 Silva after two
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
Silva looks really sharp it’s her fight to lose. 2-0
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 4, 2026
I have it 30-27 Silva, but that was definitely Wang’s best round
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
Wang is going to need a finish Silva’s been the much quicker fighter and has controlled the fight
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 4, 2026
10-9 Wang in R4. Another very close round.
I have it 39-36 Silva heading into the final round.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
I have it 48-47 Silva
Rounds 3 and 4 were close
Let’s see how the scorecards go
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
Social media responses after Natalia Silva’s championship triumph over Wang Cong at UFC 332:
Natalia Silva is your NEW women’s flyweight champion with a unanimous decision win over Wang Cong (48-47 x2, 49-46)
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) October 4, 2026
#AndNew #UFC332 pic.twitter.com/GfE8y6BTYS
— danawhite (@danawhite) October 4, 2026
Well deserved Natalia!
Congratulations!
It’s my pleasure to know that UFC Champion’s belt is now holding deserving martial artist – such as you are ! 👊
But don’t get too comfortable— keep it warm, I’m coming soon for my belt ! 😉💪🏆#UFC332 @nataliasilvaufc— Valentina The Bullet Shevchenko (@BulletValentina) October 4, 2026
“A well-earned victory, Natalia! Huge congratulations! I am genuinely happy to see the UFC championship strap around the waist of such an honorable competitor as yourself! 👊 Enjoy it, but don’t settle in too much—keep it safe for me, because I will be returning to reclaim my title shortly!” – Valentina Shevchenko
Following her championship performance in Salt Lake City, who should the newly crowned titleholder face in her first defense? Let us know your matchmaking ideas in the comments!
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