Natalia Silva captured the UFC women's flyweight title with a unanimous decision win over Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. The new champion faces immediate questions about her first title defense, with Valentina Shevchenko the obvious contender if healthy. Shevchenko has long dominated the division, and fans are eager to see Silva prove herself against the legend.
Rising bantamweight Payton Talbott dominated former champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event. The natural next step is a showdown with Sean O'Malley, a former bantamweight standout. That fight could headline a major event, especially with title implications depending on the upcoming UFC 333 main event.
Wild cards include Erin Blanchfield, who faces Jasmine Jasudavicius on Oct. 17. A win could position her for a title shot against Silva. Meanwhile, Farid Basharat sits ranked but needs to prove himself, potentially facing Talbott in a step-up bout.
Middleweight Ateba Gautier's next opponent may come from the loser of Bo Nickal vs. Joe Pyfer on Dec. 12, keeping the promotion's young talent pipeline active.
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