Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will fight for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship at UFC 332 on Saturday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The title became available after Valentina Shevchenko withdrew due to injury and was forced to vacate the belt, sidelining her indefinitely.
Silva enters the main event undefeated in the Octagon with an 8-0 record. Her recent run includes wins over former UFC champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas, three of the division’s top contenders. Silva’s unbeaten streak positions her as a leading contender for the belt and adds significant weight to the matchup.
Wang Cong’s path to the title shot has been less straightforward. After splitting her first two UFC fights, Cong has won four in a row. However, two of those victories were at catchweight bouts rather than within the flyweight division. This raises questions about her consistency in the 125-pound class heading into the championship bout.
The co-main event features Payton Talbott, a rising prospect aiming to extend his momentum with a bantamweight clash against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Talbott’s performance could further establish him as a fighter to watch in the division.
UFC 332 also includes promising fighters across various weight classes. Lightweight Esteban Ribovics, welterweight Roberto Soldic, and middleweight Ateba Gautier are among the prospects on the card. Anthony Wint, a heavyweight making his second fight in under a month after earning a contract through the Contender Series in August, is another name to monitor.
The event carries the unique distinction of being broadcast in full on CBS, the first UFC numbered event to do so during the Paramount era, and the first since Bellator 290 in 2023. Fans can also stream UFC 332 on Paramount+ at no extra cost beyond the subscription fee, which starts at $8.99 per month or $89.99 yearly.
The full fight card and latest betting odds are available via DraftKings, with ongoing coverage expected throughout the week. UFC 332 promises to deliver a blend of established talent and emerging fighters, capped by a title fight that will decide the next women’s flyweight champion.
According to CBS.
