Get ready, fight fans, because UFC 332 is hitting the Delta Center in Salt Lake City this Saturday, October 3, and it’s bringing some serious heat! The main event is absolutely wild, pitting Natalia Silva’s perfect 8-0 Octagon record against Wang Cong for the vacant women’s flyweight championship. Talk about high stakes!
Silva’s Perfect Record Vs. Cong’s Comeback
Natalia Silva is walking into this championship bout with an unblemished 8-0 record in the Octagon, and that’s not just a cute stat. We’re talking about a fighter who’s taken down legitimate former UFC champions like Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas in her three most recent fights. She’s been on a tear, showing absolute dominance every time she steps in there. On the other side, Wang Cong’s path to this title shot has been a rollercoaster. She started her UFC career at 1-1, but then rattled off four straight wins to get here. The wrinkle? Two of those wins actually happened at catchweight, not even in the flyweight division. So, the big question is, how does that translate when the gold is on the line at her natural weight? This title got vacated because Valentina Shevchenko had to pull out due to an injury, an injury that’s going to keep her out for the foreseeable future. That means we’re guaranteed a new champ this weekend, and it’s going to be epic. Natalia Silva is the heavy favorite at -198, but Wang Cong at +164 could shock everyone.
Rising Stars, Former Champs, and Network TV!
But don’t you dare think the main event is the only reason to tune in! The co-main event is going to be explosive with rising star Payton Talbott facing off against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight matchup. Talbott is looking to keep that momentum going, and he’s got massive odds in his favor at -625, while Figueiredo is a long shot at +455. It’s a clash of generations with a ton on the line for both guys. And get this: the main card for UFC 332 is airing *in full* on CBS! That’s a huge deal. It’s the first time that’s happened in the entire Paramount era, and the first time since Bellator 290 all the way back in 2023. You absolutely love to see a card of this magnitude getting network television exposure! We’ve also got a stacked undercard, with fights like Roberto Soldic (-325) against Khaos Williams (+260) and Johnny Walker (-135) taking on Mick Parkin (+114). This card is loaded from top to bottom.
So, clear your schedule for Saturday, October 3. The early prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, with the prelims kicking off at 6 p.m. ET, and then the main card goes live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET. If you’re ready to subscribe and catch all the action, Paramount+ plans start at just $8.99 a month. You don’t want to miss who walks out of Salt Lake City with that vacant women’s flyweight championship! This is going to be a night for the history books.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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