How to Watch UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang Live on CBS and Paramount+ This Saturday
The UFC returns to Salt Lake City this Saturday, October 3, 2026, featuring a showdown between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong for the vacant women's flyweight championship at the Delta Center. For the first time, every fight on the main card will air live on both CBS and Paramount+, expanding the audience reach significantly.
With former champion Valentina Shevchenko out due to injury, the winner not only secures the title but also sets up a potential unification bout against one of the sport’s top fighters.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: Streaming on Paramount+ and simulcast on CBS
- Main Card Start: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Prelims Start: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
- Early Prelims Start: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
- International Viewers: Accessible via UFC Fight Pass and regional broadcasters
Full Fight Card
- Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong – Women’s Flyweight Title
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott – Bantamweight
- King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics – Lightweight
- Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams – Welterweight
- Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov – Middleweight
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria – Flyweight
- Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev – Middleweight
- Marcus McGhee vs. Bernardo Sopaj – Bantamweight
- Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand – Heavyweight
- Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin – Heavyweight
- Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez – Lightweight
- Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev – Middleweight
- Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan – Welterweight
Main Event Analysis
The flyweight title bout matches Natalia Silva, known for her patient Taekwondo striking and solid defense, against Wang Cong, a Wushu Sanda expert with notable knockout power. The fight will likely focus on whether Wang can close distance before Silva's volume striking and movement take control.
- Professional Record: Silva 20W 5L 1D | Wang 10W 1L
- Age: Silva 29 | Wang 34
- Height: Silva 5'4" | Wang 5'6"
- Reach: Both 65"
- Stance: Silva Southpaw | Wang Southpaw* (*Wang usually fights Orthodox despite official listing)
- Last Fight: Silva won by unanimous decision over Rose Namajunas; Wang won by unanimous decision against Tracy Cortez
Silva is on an eight-fight unbeaten run in the UFC, with wins over former champions like Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade. Her style relies on constant lateral movement and high strike volume from range. Against Grasso, Silva effectively used footwork to avoid pressure and controlled exchanges.
Her defense is a major strength, rarely overcommitting and making counterattacks difficult. Still, the bout with Namajunas showed moments where she was pushed against the cage. Facing Wang, who is aggressive and cuts off the cage well, Silva’s footwork will be crucial to avoid pressure.
Wang is a decorated Wushu and amateur boxing champion with the second-fastest knockout in UFC women’s flyweight history—a 62-second finish over Victoria Leonardo in her debut. Currently on a four-fight winning streak, including a win over Tracy Cortez, she demonstrates precise counters and excellent footwork similar to Silva’s.
Her striking power stands out, but grappling defense is a question. Her only MMA loss came by rear-naked choke from Gabriella Fernandes, who shocked many. Wang must avoid being careless on the ground and beware of Silva’s dangerous kicking game.
This fight will likely come down to range management. If Wang lands clean shots early, she could end it quickly. If Silva controls distance and keeps up her volume through five rounds, her experience against top fighters may decide the outcome.
