Shevchenko vs. Silva Reported as Expected Headliner for UFC 332

Reportedly pushed up after other negotiations collapsed, the change could force the promotion to defend its matchmaking choices for a numbered event.

Overview

Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Brazilian site Ag Fight says Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title defense against Natalia Silva is expected to be promoted from co‑main to the UFC 332 main event.
The UFC has not formally announced a main event for the October 3 Salt Lake City card, so the elevation remains unconfirmed reporting rather than a firm booking.
If the report holds, it would be Shevchenko’s first headliner on a numbered UFC show since 2017, a notable placement for a long‑tenured champion.
Silva enters the reported matchup on an eight‑fight UFC winning streak with recent unanimous‑decision wins over former champions, which supporters cite as a sporting rationale for the bout.
The rumor has provoked strong fan backlash online and sources say talks for other headlining options fell through, while confirmed undercard fights such as Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott remain scheduled.