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Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong Set for UFC Flyweight Title

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 2:55 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Silva Challenges Wang

Natalia Silva will face Wang Cong for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 in the United States.
Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt after an injury halted her title defense.
Silva enters with a 20-5-1 record and a reputation for striking at range.
Wang Cong, ranked No. 6 with a 10-1 record, comes in on a four-fight win streak.
The bout marks the first women-headlined UFC event of 2026.

Summary

UFC332 Debuts on CBS

UFC 332 will be the first full UFC main card broadcast live on CBS.
Former fighter Brendan Schaub called the main event the worst in MMA history because of lacking star power.
The fight streams on Paramount+ for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year with no extra fee.
Co-main event pits bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott against former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.

History

Historical Context

After Fox secured a seven-year agreement in August 2011—airing four live UFC fights each year and debuting the sport on broadcast TV with Velasquez vs. dos Santos on November 12, 2011—UFC 332 repeats the crossover by launching on CBS and streaming via Paramount+ in 2024. The partnership echoes Fox’s role in bringing mixed-martial-arts to mainstream audiences.

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Silva Challenges Wang

Natalia Silva will face Wang Cong for the UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 in the United States.
Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt after an injury halted her title defense.
Silva enters with a 20-5-1 record and a reputation for striking at range.
Wang Cong, ranked No. 6 with a 10-1 record, comes in on a four-fight win streak.
The bout marks the first women-headlined UFC event of 2026.

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