UFC 332 is scheduled for October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. The championship bout is for the vacant belt, previously held by Valentina Shevchenko, who was forced to relinquish the title due to severe back and shoulder ligament injuries that will keep her sidelined for about a year. Silva, ranked number one in the division, brings an impressive 20-5-1 record and has recently defeated former champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas, all by decision.

Natalia Silva, a former Jungle Fights flyweight champion from Brazil, made her UFC debut in 2022 after recovering from injuries that delayed her entry. At 29 years old, she has steadily risen through the ranks, earning multiple wins against top-tier opponents and gaining recognition within the MMA community for her skill and tenacity. Her consistent performance has made her the top contender in the women’s 125-pound division.

Wang Cong, ranked eighth and holding a 10-1 record, entered the UFC in 2024 with considerable buzz due to her notable 2015 kickboxing victory over Valentina Shevchenko. Despite a loss early in her UFC stint, she has bounced back with a four-fight winning streak, including a recent victory over Tracey Cortez in July. At 34, Cong remains a formidable opponent aiming to claim the flyweight crown against Silva.

The full main card for UFC 332 features five bouts, including fights like Deiveson Figueiredo versus Payton Talbott and King Green against Esteban Ribovics. The event will attract attention not only for the main event but also for several other competitive matchups that promise an exciting night of mixed martial arts action. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as Silva and Wang vie for the vacated title and a chance to etch their names into UFC history.