Shevchenko Warns Natalia Silva After UFC 332 Title Win: 'I'm Coming Soon'
Natalia Silva captured the vacant flyweight title at UFC 332, prompting former champion Valentina Shevchenko to congratulate the new titleholder while warning she will soon return to reclaim the belt.
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Natalia Silva captured the vacant UFC women's flyweight championship at UFC 332, earning a hard-fought decision victory over Wang Cong in the main event at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The vacant title bout came together after longtime division ruler Valentina Shevchenko vacated her 125-pound belt to take time off to address lingering injuries.
Following Silva's title triumph, which brought her record to 9-0, Shevchenko took to social media to congratulate the newly crowned Brazilian while simultaneously putting her on notice regarding her eventual return.
“Well deserved, Natalia,” Shevchenko wrote. “Congratulations! … But don’t get too comfortable—keep it warm, I’m coming soon for my belt!”
Shevchenko, who has totaled nine successful title defenses across two championship reigns, made it clear that she intends to challenge for the title once she resolves her health issues and steps back into the Octagon.
Sources
- MMA Fighting — ‘Don’t get too comfortable’: Valentina Shevchenko, pros react to Natalia Silva’s UFC 332 title triumph
- MMA Fighting — UFC 332 post-fight show: Reaction to Natalia Silva’s title win, knockouts galore
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