UFC 332 results: Natália Silva wins flyweight title on record-breaking night in Salt Lake City
Natália Silva defeated Wang Cong at UFC 332 to become the new women's flyweight champion. The event set multiple promotional records for knockouts, despite initial criticism regarding the card's depth.
Why it matters
The event highlights the evolving landscape of UFC divisions and the emergence of new talent following the injury-related vacancy of the title.
Natália Silva is the new UFC women's flyweight champion.Long considered the division's No. 1-ranked contender, the talented Brazilian finally seized her opportunity Saturday night at UFC 332, capturing the vacant title with a hard-fought decision over Wang Cong inside Salt Lake City's Delta Center. Silva sprinted out to an early lead, aided by a second-round head-kick knockdown, and ultimately rode out a tight contest to earn unanimous scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 in her favor.With the win, Silva claims the belt vacated due to injury by Uncrowned's No. 1 women's pound-for-pound fighter, two-time UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko."I am so happy," an elated Silva said post-fight through a translator."A lot of people [criticized] the fact that [Wang] was in this fight, but this fight here proved why she was challenging me. She's an amazing athlete, but now is my time.
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