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Natalia Silva won the vacant women's flyweight title at UFC 332, but former champion Valentina Shevchenko immediately claimed the belt as hers. Silva plans to defend the title actively rather than wait for Shevchenko's return.
Maycee Barber issued her first public statement after Alexa Grasso knocked her out and then secured a choke at UFC Seattle, ending Barber’s seven-fight win streak and delaying her title-shot bid. Barber said she doesn’t remember much from the fight and has been staying off social media after scary posts showing her seemingly “dead,” adding she’s OK despite the hospital stay. She thanked the UFC and Grasso, and said she plans to focus on a full recovery and a swift return to competition.
UFC 320, scheduled for October 4 at T-Mobile Arena, will feature a rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira as the main event, with additional fights including Macy Chiasson vs. Yana Santos and Veronica Hardy vs. Brogan Walker on the undercard, along with a bantamweight title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen.
Dakota Ditcheva claimed the women's flyweight title at the 2024 PFL Championship in Saudi Arabia, defeating former UFC title challenger Taila Santos by TKO. This victory, which also earned her a $1 million prize, marks Ditcheva's most significant win to date, maintaining her undefeated record at 14-0. At 26, Ditcheva expressed confidence in her abilities and hinted at future plans with PFL, though she has not yet decided whether to join the Super Fight series or continue in the season format.
Dakota Ditcheva delivered a standout performance at the PFL World Championship, decisively defeating former UFC title challenger Taila Santos with a body shot. This victory has sparked discussions about Ditcheva's ranking in the women's flyweight division and her potential future in the UFC. The event also crowned six new million-dollar champions, with analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew providing insights on Ditcheva's future prospects and other notable performances from the event.
Dakota Ditcheva claimed the 2024 PFL women's flyweight title and a $1 million prize by defeating former UFC title challenger Taila Santos via TKO in the second round at the PFL Championship in Riyadh. Ditcheva maintained her undefeated record, showcasing her striking prowess to secure the biggest win of her career. The event also featured several other title fights, with notable victories by Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, Shamil Musaev, and Denis Goltsov.
Manon Fiorot dominated Erin Blanchfield in a UFC headliner, showcasing exceptional wrestling and takedown defense to secure a unanimous decision win and potentially earn a title shot at 125 pounds. UFC fighters reacted to Fiorot's victory, with some praising her performance and others critiquing Blanchfield's approach.
Rose Namajunas, after her win at UFC on ESPN 53, expressed interest in facing the winner of Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot or Maycee Barber to further her pursuit of the UFC women's flyweight title. She prefers to earn her title shot rather than relying on her star power, and plans to continue competing in the flyweight division, feeling comfortable and settled in her new weight class.
Taila Santos, a former women's flyweight title challenger in the UFC, has been released from her contract with the promotion. Santos had a few fights left on her deal, but the reason for her release is unclear. She came close to defeating Valentina Shevchenko in their title fight at UFC 275 but lost by split decision. Santos also suffered a loss to Erin Blanchfield in her most recent bout.