Natalia Silva, Wang Cong Fight for Vacant UFC 332 Title as Shevchenko Faces 1-Year Layoff
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Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 3
Natalia Silva, Wang Cong Fight for Vacant UFC 332 Title as Shevchenko Faces 1-Year Layoff
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Oct 3
Summary
Saturday’s UFC 332 co-headliner in Salt Lake City will crown a new women’s champion, with Natalia Silva and Wang Cong meeting for the vacant belt.
Valentina Shevchenko’s back and shoulder injuries opened the title fight after the longtime division leader was ruled out for at least a year.
Silva enters as the -205 favorite over Cong at +170, carrying an 8-0 UFC record and 14 straight overall wins, including three victories over former champions.
The card’s other marquee bout has Payton Talbott returning for what he says may be his only 2026 fight, facing former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo at bantamweight.
UFC 332 also serves as a showcase for prospects and newcomers, including UFC debutant Roberto Soldic, with the event airing live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.