Natalia
Silva is the new
Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight champion, and
oddsmakers are already looking ahead to her first title
defense.
Silva captured the vacant 125-pound championship by defeating
Cong
Wang via unanimous decision in the UFC
332 main event on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Looking ahead to
the Brazilian’s next bout, BetOnline has posted early lines for potential
matchups against former champions Alexa
Grasso (18-5-1) and Valentina
Shevchenko (26-4-1).
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Valentina Shevchenko opens at -190 against +165 UFC champion
Natalia Silva
Silva is listed as a -300 favorite against Grasso (+250). The
latter has recorded back-to-back victories over Maycee
Barber and Manon
Fiorot since losing to Silva in May 2025. The odds reflect how
their first fight played out, with all three judges scoring the
bout 30-27 at
UFC 315.
While she’s favored against Grasso, Silva opened as an underdog
against two-time champion Shevchenko. She’s listed at +165 against
Shevchenko (-190), who vacated the title because of an injury.
After Silva defeated Wang, “Bullet” congratulated the new champion
before issuing a warning.
“Well deserved, Natalia! Congratulations!” Shevchenko posted on X.
“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!”
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