Fighters react to Natalia Silva's UFC 322 title win vs. Wang Cong
The MMA community reacted to Natalia Silva claiming vacant flyweight gold against Wang Cong at UFC 332.
In the main event of UFC 332, Natalia Silva emerged victorious, defeating Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the vacant women's flyweight title. The bout took place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday. Prior to the fight, Valentina Shevchenko vacated the title due to injury.
Fight fans took to social media to share their reactions to the title-winning victory. Henry Cejudo praised Silva's quickness and quick right hand, while Merab Dvalishvili highlighted her 10-9 win in the first round. Dan Tom noted Wang Cong's harder shots, but conceded that Silva was the sharper fighter. Aaron Bronsteter favored Silva, giving her a 39-36 edge, and suggested the fight would likely go to the judges.
Following the fight, UFC announced that Natalia Silva has become the fourth undisputed UFC Women's Flyweight champion, tying Valentina Shevchenko for the longest win streak in WFLW history with her ninth consecutive victory.
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