Natalia Silva is the UFC’s new flyweight champion following a tremendous win at UFC 332, but Valentina Shevchenko wants to remind everyone she’s still out there.
Saturday’s main event between Silva and Wang Cong came together following the news that Shevchenko was vacating her 125-pound belt to take time off to deal with lingering injuries. A vacant belt was on the line at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and it was Silva who took the crown, earning a hard-fought decision victory against a game Wang.
Shortly after the result was read, Shevchenko took to social media to congratulate Silva and let her know that she’ll be coming back for her championship soon.
“Well deserved, Natalia,” Shevchenko wrote. “Congratulations! … But don’t get too comfortable—keep it warm, I’m coming soon for my belt!”
Silva’s title opportunity was well-earned, as the Brazilian star is now 9-0 inside the octagon with a 15-fight win streak stretching back to 2017. However, she’ll undoubtedly be the underdog when she faces Shevchenko, who owns nine successful title defenses across two reigns, and will be eager to begin a third when she’s ready to compete again.
See more fighter reactions to the UFC 332 main event below.
