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MMA Junkie rankings, Oct. 6: Natalia Silva, Payton Talbott make big moves

The UFC women’s flyweight division saw a major shift after Natalia Silva’s dominant unanimous decision victory over Wang Cong at UFC 332, securing the vacant title in Salt Lake City. Silva, now the reigning champion, is poised for an early defense against former division standout Valentina Shevchenko, with expectations pointing toward a 2027 showdown unless the promotion alters its plans.

Meanwhile, the men’s rankings experienced a notable shakeup as Payton Talbott climbed into the Top 15 after knocking out Deiveson Figueiredo, who was subsequently dropped from the rankings following his loss. Talbott’s rise comes on the heels of a standout performance that has also drawn support from UFC legend Henry Cejudo, who backs Talbott’s call-out to former champion Sean O’Malley.

The UFC 332 event delivered a record-setting night of knockouts, reshaping the landscape for multiple fighters in both divisions.

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