Natalia Silva Ties Valentina Shevchenko’s UFC Flyweight Record Following Title Victory

Natalia Silva’s ascent to the top of the women’s flyweight division has culminated in a significant move up the pound-for-pound rankings. Following her victory over Wang Cong, Silva has risen to the #4 spot in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound list, cementing her status as the new elite force in the 125-pound category.

The victory, which took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, saw Natalia Silva secure the win via unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards reflected a competitive but clear performance for Silva, with two officials scoring the bout 48-47 and the third recording a 49-46 margin.

Silva has won 15 consecutive professional fights, including nine straight in the .

The flyweight championship had been vacated approximately one month prior to the event when Valentina Shevchenko stepped away from the title due to lingering shoulder and back injuries. Silva’s victory ensures the division remains active during Shevchenko’s recovery, though the former long-standing champion has already signaled her intent to return. Following the fight, Shevchenko posted on social media that Silva should “keep it warm,” indicating a collision course between the two as soon as she is medically cleared.

Tying the Divisional Record

Beyond the championship implications, Silva’s latest performance carries historic weight within the division. She has now won 15 consecutive professional fights and remains undefeated in the Octagon with a 9-0 UFC record. This nine-fight winning streak ties the all-time record for the longest in the history of the women’s flyweight division, a mark previously held solely by Shevchenko.

Silva’s path to the top has been defined by a high-tempo striking-heavy approach that has dismantled a gauntlet of elite competition. Her recent resume includes significant decision victories over a trio of former champions:

Alexa Grasso: Defeated at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. Rose Namajunas: Defeated at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026. Jessica Andrade: A victory that helped propel her into the immediate title conversation.

Analysis of her performance suggests a shift in the divisional hierarchy. While Shevchenko dominated for years with a balanced grappling and striking game, Silva’s recent run highlights a striking-first methodology that has proven difficult for even the most experienced veterans to solve.

With Shevchenko watching from the sidelines and Silva now holding both the belt and a share of the divisional win-streak record, the flyweight division is positioned for a high-stakes unification bout once the former champion is healthy. For now, Silva’s rise to the #4 P4P ranking reflects her dominance over a division she has swept through in less than three years.

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