Dana White believes that the outcome of the UFC 332 main event may have come down to some questionable choices made during the fight. In the headline bout on Saturday, Natalia Silva won by unanimous decision over Wang Cong. White feels that Cong (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) could have performed better and will likely regret parts of her game plan after reviewing the footage.
Speaking at the post-fight press conference in Salt Lake City’s Delta Center, White said, “When Wang watches the fight again, she’s going to be disappointed in herself. If she had pushed the pace earlier, the fight might have had a very different result. It was a close contest.”
Silva (21-5-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) now holds the women’s flyweight championship, marking her 15th consecutive victory. Although her first title defense opponent is still undecided, White prefers that Silva remain active rather than waiting for the injured former champ Valentina Shevchenko, who vacated the belt.
“She should definitely stay busy,” White added.
For Cong, this was her first failed attempt at a UFC title, ending a four-fight winning streak. With her out of the picture, Silva could next face contenders like former champion Alexa Grasso, who secured a win over Manon Fiorot in September, or Erin Blanchfield, provided she defeats Jasmine Jasudavicius in October.
Fan Take: This update matters because it highlights how critical timing and strategy are at the championship level — even the smallest tactical errors can turn the tide. For fans, Silva’s rise and the potential new matchups signal an exciting and competitive future for the women’s flyweight division.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
