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How to Watch UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang Live on CBS and Paramount+ This Saturday

This Saturday, the UFC heads to Salt Lake City for UFC 332, where Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will battle for the vacant women’s flyweight championship. The event marks a first as the entire main card is broadcast live on both CBS and Paramount+, expanding the promotion’s reach significantly.

With Valentina Shevchenko out injured, the winner will claim the title and earn a shot at unifying against one of the sport's dominant champions.

Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Broadcast: Streaming on Paramount+ and live on CBS
  • Main Card Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
  • Prelims Start Time: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
  • Early Prelims: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT (on Paramount+)
  • International Access: UFC Fight Pass and regional broadcasters

Complete Fight Card

  • Main Card (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT)
  • 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 Breakdown: Silva vs. Wang

The title fight sets up a striking duel between Natalia Silva, known for her patient, defensive Taekwondo style, and Wang Cong, a Wushu Sanda expert with knockout power. Silva relies on movement and volume, while Wang looks to close distance quickly with powerful strikes.

Tale of the Tape

  • Pro 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 officially Southpaw but usually fights Orthodox
  • Last Fight: Silva UD win vs. Rose Namajunas, Wang UD win vs. Tracy Cortez

Natalia Silva

Silva arrives riding an eight-fight unbeaten streak inside the UFC, with decision wins over former champions like Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade. She uses constant lateral movement and high strike output to control distance. Against Grasso, she effectively avoided the cage and negated boxing attacks.

Her defense is solid; she rarely leaves herself open. Still, her bout with Namajunas showed she can be pressed against the fence under pressure, though she still secured the win. Facing Wang, Silva must keep her footwork sharp because Wang mixes forward and backward movement, cuts off the cage well, and packs more knockout power than Namajunas.

Wang Cong

Wang brings a decorated background in Wushu and amateur boxing. She holds the second-fastest knockout record in UFC women’s flyweight history after stopping Victoria Leonardo in just 62 seconds during her debut. Currently on a four-fight win streak, Wang impressed with superior footwork and timed counters in her win over Tracy Cortez.

Her precision and power stand out, yet her grappling defense is less proven. Her only MMA loss came by rear-naked choke from Gabriella Fernandes, who caught her cold despite being a big underdog. Wang cannot afford any lapses against Silva, especially since Silva’s kicks pose a serious threat.

The fight likely hinges on distance control. If Wang lands clean early, she could end the contest quickly. But if Silva keeps the fight at range and maintains volume over five rounds, her experience should tip the scales.

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