Silva and Cong set to fight for vacant UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 332
Natalia Silva will face Wang Cong for the vacant women's flyweight championship at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, after Valentina Shevchenko withdrew due to injury.
The vacant UFC women's flyweight championship will be contested on Saturday at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, with Brazil's Natalia Silva facing China's Wang Cong in the main event. The title became vacant after Valentina Shevchenko announced a back and shoulder injury that will keep her out of competition for at least a year, opening the door for a new champion.
Silva, who entered the bout with an 8-0 UFC record and a 14-fight winning streak, is favored by odds makers at -205, while Cong is listed at +170. Analysts noted Silva's high-volume striking and defensive skill set give her an edge, though both fighters are expected to rely on footwork and counter-striking.
The co-main event will feature rising bantamweight Payton Talbott against former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Talbott, a 28-year-old, is a heavy favorite at -750, while the 38-year-old Figueiredo, who has struggled with recent weight cuts and recent losses, is a +525 underdog.
UFC 332 will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern time.