Natalia Silva Faces Wang Cong for Vacant Flyweight Title at UFC 332

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will compete for the vacant flyweight championship at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, marking the first women's headlining bout of 2026.

Natalia Silva (20-5-1) and Wang Cong (10-1) are scheduled to meet for the vacant flyweight championship at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. This matchup represents the first UFC event of 2026 headlined by women. Wang, a 34-year-old former professional kickboxer from China, enters the bout against the 29-year-old Silva, a Brazilian fighter who earned a Fight of the Night award in 2024 against Jessica Andrade.

ESPN Research indicates that women's bouts have comprised 13% of the 415 total UFC fights promoted this year, the lowest percentage in a decade. Furthermore, 83% of women's matches in 2026 have been placed on the preliminary portion of cards, an increase from 54% in 2017. The Silva-Wang pairing is the first women's numbered event headliner since Amanda Nunes fought Irene Aldana in June 2023.

The UFC 332 card also features Ateba Gautier (5-0), who has recorded four knockouts in the UFC. Gautier will face 35-year-old Russian veteran Roman Kopylov in a middleweight contest. Additionally, former champion Deiveson Figueiredo is set to fight Payton Talbott, while Anthony Wint, who earned a contract on the Contender Series on August 11, will face Lucas Armand in his third fight in less than two months.