Wang Cong prepares for UFC 332 title fight against Natalia Silva
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:07 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Wang Cong is set to fight Natalia Silva for the vacant flyweight title at UFC 332 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Cong, who has won 10 of her 11 professional fights, brings a unique 'Joker' persona to the bout, claiming it helps her intimidate opponents. She enters the contest on a four-fight win streak, while Silva comes in on a 14-fight streak. Cong acknowledges some critics of her title shot but emphasizes that recent rankings support her selection. The fight marks the first women's main event in the UFC since January 2025.
- •Cong enters the fight on a four-fight win streak.
- •Silva is the favorite, winning 14 consecutive fights across promotions.
- •The fight represents the first women's main event in UFC in over a year.
- •Cong expresses pride in representing women in MMA amid criticism.
- •The event takes place at the Delta Centre in Salt Lake City.
- 7:07 AMYahoo Sports — Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
- 7:07 AMBBC Sport — Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
"Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
"Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 7:07 AMJoker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
- BBC SportOct 3, 2026, 7:07 AMJoker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
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