UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang – Full Fight Preview
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will meet for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah at UFC 332.
Silva enters the contest with a 14-fight winning streak and an unbeaten run in her UFC career, while Wang has won four consecutive UFC bouts and most recently defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision. The matchup brings together two highly accomplished flyweights with different routes to the top of the division.
The title is vacant after Valentina Shevchenko was forced to relinquish it because of an injury. That means Silva and Wang are competing not only for a major win but also for championship status at 125 pounds.
Before looking at the fighters and the card, here is everything you need to know about when and where UFC 332 takes place.
When Is UFC 332?
UFC 332 is scheduled for Saturday, 3rd October 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event is headlined by Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight title.
For viewers in the UK, the event takes place during the early hours of Sunday, 4th October. The early prelims are scheduled for 9:00pm BST on Saturday, followed by the prelims at 11:00pm BST. The main card is scheduled to begin at 1:00am BST on Sunday.
The exact time of the Silva vs. Wang main event will depend on how quickly the earlier fights finish. UFC schedules provide the start time for each portion of the card rather than a guaranteed walkout time for the headline bout.
Where Is UFC 332 Going To Be?
UFC 332 will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The venue is home to the Utah Jazz and has previously hosted UFC events, including UFC 291 in 2023.
The October 3 event is a particularly significant one for the promotion because the UFC 332 main card will be broadcast on both CBS and Paramount+ in the United States. The UFC has also announced an earlier schedule for its numbered events under the new broadcast arrangement.
For international viewers, availability varies by market, so checking the local UFC broadcast schedule close to fight night is advisable.
What Time Does UFC 332 Start?
The official UFC schedule lists the following start times. UK times are converted to British Summer Time for Saturday, 3rd October and Sunday, 4th October.
In the United States, the main card is scheduled for 8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT, with the prelims at 6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT and the early prelims at 4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT. The main card is scheduled to air on CBS and Paramount+, while the prelims are on Paramount+ and the early prelims are on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass.
The walkout time for Silva and Wang cannot be guaranteed because it depends on the length of the preceding fights. If you want to watch the main event live in the UK, it is safest to allow for the possibility that the headline bout begins later than 1:00am BST.
Who Is Fighting at UFC 332?
The UFC 332 card features 14 scheduled bouts across the main card, prelims and early prelims. The lineup has changed since the original announcement, with Anthony Romero replacing Bernardo Sopaj against Marcus McGhee and the bout moving to featherweight. Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead was also added to the event.
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will compete for the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship. Silva is the No. 1-ranked contender, while Wang is ranked No. 8 in the division.
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo meets rising bantamweight contender Payton Talbott in the co-main event. Figueiredo is ranked No. 9 at bantamweight, while Talbott is ranked No. 12.
The main card contains five bouts, the prelims contain four and the early prelims contain five. The UFC notes that all bouts remain subject to change.
With the card confirmed, attention turns to the two fighters competing for the vacant flyweight championship.
Natalia Silva Fight Record
Natalia Silva enters UFC 332 with a professional record of 20 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. The UFC lists five of her victories as coming by knockout or TKO and seven by submission, while she has also recorded eight wins by decision. She is currently riding a 14-fight winning streak.
Silva has gone 8-0 since making her UFC debut in 2022. Her recent run includes unanimous-decision victories over Jéssica Andrade in September 2024, Alexa Grasso in May 2025 and Rose Namajunas in January 2026. The win over Namajunas was Silva’s most recent fight before UFC 332.
Although Silva has submission victories on her overall record, her UFC statistics show that much of her recent work has come on the feet. The UFC lists her as a taekwondo-based fighter and records an average of 4.81 significant strikes landed per minute, alongside 90% takedown defence in its current statistics.
Her combination of movement, kicking and striking variety will be important against Wang, particularly because both fighters have demonstrated the ability to create significant moments at striking range.
Wang Cong Fight Record
Wang Cong comes into the championship fight with a professional record of 10 wins and 1 loss. The UFC lists two knockout victories, two submission wins and three first-round finishes on her record.
The Chinese fighter has won four consecutive UFC bouts. Her most recent victory came against Tracy Cortez at UFC 329 on 11th July 2026, when Wang won a three-round unanimous decision. Before that, she defeated Eduarda Moura by unanimous decision in February 2026 and Ariane da Silva by unanimous decision in June 2025.
Wang’s lone UFC defeat came against Gabriella Fernandes in November 2024, when she was submitted by a rear-naked choke in the second round. She responded with four consecutive victories, including a first-round knockout of Victoria Leonardo in August 2024 before building her current decision-winning run.
Wang also has an extensive striking background. The UFC lists her as a former WLF 56kg champion, Kunlun Fight 60kg champion and world and national sanda champion, as well as a world boxing championship silver medallist.
Who Are The Favourites at UFC 332?
Natalia Silva is widely regarded as the favourite to win the UFC 332 main event against Wang Cong.
Silva comes into the fight with more UFC experience and has established herself as a highly competitive fighter in the division. Wang Cong, meanwhile, will be looking to cause an upset and make a statement in one of the biggest fights of her UFC career.
Silva’s experience and overall record in the UFC are key reasons she is viewed as the more likely winner, although Wang remains a dangerous opponent and the outcome will ultimately be decided inside the Octagon.
For UK fans following the fight, the latest UFC updates, confirmed bout information and broadcast details should be checked as the event approaches.
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