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UFC 332: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong Fight Time and Event Details

This Saturday, UFC 332 will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+. The event features a headline battle for the vacant women’s flyweight championship between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. This matchup marks the first time since the division's first title fight in 2017 that Valentina Shevchenko is not involved in the women’s flyweight title bout.

Shevchenko, the reigning flyweight champion, relinquished her belt due to shoulder and back ligament injuries that are expected to keep her out for about a year. She has been guaranteed a title shot when she returns. The winner of the main event will claim the belt and earn the chance to face Shevchenko later.

Event Timings

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Early Prelims: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
  • Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
  • Main Card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

The prelims stream exclusively on Paramount+, while both Paramount+ and CBS will show the main card. UFC 332 is notable for being the first numbered UFC event with a full main card airing on broadcast television.

Main Event Walkout

The fighters are expected to enter the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT. Since fight durations vary, fans wanting to watch just the title bout should tune in by 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT to avoid missing it.

Main Event Preview: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong

This vacant flyweight championship fight features top-ranked Natalia Silva against sixth-ranked Wang Cong. Silva is a fast striker known for her movement and Taekwondo skills, quickly becoming one of the most exciting contenders.

Wang Cong, who once defeated Valentina Shevchenko in kickboxing, arrives with momentum and impressive knockout power. The clash will test Silva’s elusive, high-volume striking against Wang’s pressure and strength. Both fighters understand that a finish could establish them as the new face of the flyweight division.

Co-Main Event: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

The bantamweight co-main event brings former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo against rising prospect Payton Talbott. Figueiredo has struggled recently in bantamweight with losses to Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. At 38, he must perform perfectly to get back to winning.

Talbott is considered one of the sport’s brightest prospects, having already beaten former champ Henry Cejudo. His slick striking and relentless pace make him a serious threat. A victory here would push Talbott closer to title contention, while Figueiredo’s win would prove he remains a top contender at bantamweight.

Underrated Fights Worth Watching

  • King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight): Both fighters are action-oriented strikers. Green is on a four-fight win streak at age 40, while Ribovics recently knocked out Edson Barboza. Expect a striking war with likely knockouts.
  • Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams (Welterweight): Soldic, a two-division KSW champ making his UFC debut with 18 knockouts in 21 wins, faces the powerful and experienced Williams, who has 11 UFC bouts under his belt.
  • Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria (Flyweight): Both undefeated in the UFC, Rodriguez boasts a 7-0 record with all finishes, while Coria is 3-0 including a short-notice stoppage. The winner could emerge as a future flyweight contender.

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