Natalia Silva claps back at Valentina Shevchenko after winning UFC title, tells her to get in line
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Silva secured a unanimous decision victory in Utah, improving her record to 9-0 and claiming the vacant 125-pound flyweight belt after Shevchenko's injury.
- Valentina Shevchenko acknowledged Silva's win but warned she intends to reclaim the title, while Silva firmly stated the belt is now hers and she plans to defend it actively.
- Silva expressed eagerness to fight more frequently, aiming for at least one title defense in the first half of 2027, and mentioned potential contenders like Alexa Grasso and Erin Blanchfield.
- The new champion downplayed the significance of a future fight with Shevchenko, emphasizing the importance of facing top-ranked challengers in the division.
- Silva also shared her desire to fight in Brazil, highlighting the excitement of competing in front of her home crowd and the possibility of the UFC hosting an event there.
