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Silva vs. Wang: New Flyweight Queen Crowned at UFC 332
5 Sep
Summary
- Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will compete for the vacant women's flyweight title.
- Valentina Shevchenko vacated the title due to an injury expected to last up to a year.
- UFC 332 takes place on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City.
The vacant women's flyweight championship will be contested at UFC 332 on October 3rd in Salt Lake City. Natalia Silva, the top-ranked contender, will face off against China's Wang Cong for the title. This coveted belt became available after reigning champion Valentina Shevchenko was sidelined due to an injury that is expected to keep her out of action for up to a year.
Silva enters the bout with a perfect 8-0 record within the UFC, having secured recent victories over former champions. Wang, a formidable striker with international accolades in Wushu and boxing, has also established herself in the UFC with a 5-1 record. This main event marks a significant moment, as it's the first time women will headline a numbered UFC event since UFC 289 in 2023.
The undercard for UFC 332 also features exciting matchups. Rising bantamweight Payton Talbott will compete against former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Additionally, light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker is set to make his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin.
