The women’s flyweight division is about to get a new face at the top, because Natalia Silva and Wang Cong are stepping into the Octagon at UFC 332 on Saturday to battle for the division’s now-vacant title. This whole situation popped off because longtime queen Valentina Shevchenko is sidelined with an injury, opening the door for someone new to grab the belt.
Vacant Title, Red-Hot Fighters, Unbelievable Stakes
Alright, so this main event is gonna be wild. We’ve got Natalia Silva, who is absolutely undefeated in the UFC Octagon. Think about that, man, undefeated! She’s taking on Wang Cong, who is described as “red-hot” right now. These two are ready to throw down, and the word is their fight is likely to play out on the feet. You know what that means: stand-up war! This isn’t just any fight either. This unexpected championship opportunity means the winner immediately gets into the division’s driver’s seat while Shevchenko recovers. Plus, whoever wins will be in a prime spot to prove they’re the real deal, the true champ, when Shevchenko eventually makes her comeback. Talk about high stakes.
Talbott’s Ascent and A New Era For UFC Broadcasting
But wait, there’s more! The co-main event is just as spicy. We’ve got rising star Payton Talbott looking to keep his momentum going against a former UFC champion for the second time in a row. Talbott just beat former two-division champ Henry Cejudo, and now he’s eyeing two-time former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. This kid is on a roll and trying to build a resume that just screams “future champ.”
Beyond the fights, UFC 332 is a big deal for another reason: it’s the first time in the “Paramount era” that a full main card will actually air live on CBS. That’s right, network TV, baby! The prelim action from Salt Lake City streams live on Paramount+ before the main card kicks off live on CBS. You can catch the early prelims starting at 4 p.m. ET, prelims at 6 p.m. ET, and then the main card on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. And if you’re a hardcore fan, Paramount+ is the home for UFC, streaming all 13 numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights for seven years straight through 2033. Plans start super low, like $8.99 a month, and you get access to a massive archive of past fights and exclusive content.
This Saturday, October 3, from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, is gonna be massive with UFC 332 rolling out. With a new flyweight champ getting crowned and Talbott pushing for superstardom, you do not want to miss it.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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