Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight champion and the odds are already waiting for her first title defense.
Silva won the vacant 125-pound championship by defeat
Cong Wang year by unanimous decision UFC 332 main event Saturday in Salt Lake City. Looking ahead to the Brazilian’s next match, BetOnline have posted early lineups for potential matchups against former champions Alexa Grasso (18-5-1) and Valentina Shevchenko (26-4-1).
Valentina Shevchenko opens -190 +165 against UFC champion Natalia Silva
Silva is listed as a -300 favorite against Grasso (+250). The latter has back-to-back wins Maycee Barber and Manon Fiorot following a loss to Silva in May 2025. The odds show how their first fight went, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27.
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Although favored against Grasso, Silva opened as an underdog against two-time champion Shevchenko. She is listed at +165 against Shevchenko (-190), who vacated the title due to injury. After Silva defeated Wang, “Bullet” congratulated the new champion before issuing a warning.
“Well deserved, Natalia! Congratulations!” Shevchenko posted to X. “I’m glad to know that the UFC Champion’s belt is now held by a deserving martial artist – one like you! But don’t get too comfortable – stay warm, I’ll be coming for my belt soon!”
Well done Natalia! Good luck! I am happy to know that the UFC Championship belt is now held by a deserving martial artist – such as yourself! 👊 But don’t get too comfortable – stay warm, I’ll be back soon for the belt! 😉💪🏆 #UFC332 @nataliasilvaufc
— Valentina The Bullet Shevchenko (@BulletValentina)
October 4, 2026
