Natalia Silva is set to headline UFC 332 on Saturday, aiming for the vacant women's flyweight title against Wang Cong. Silva's path to this moment has been fraught with challenges, but she embraces every twist and turn that led her here.

At 29 years old, Silva (20-5-1) enters the Delta Center in Salt Lake City with an impressive record, including victories over former champions like Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas. Despite not getting her desired matchup against Valentina Shevchenko, who vacated her title due to injuries, Silva's determination has never wavered. "It was a difficult path... but I wouldn't have it any other way," she stated.

The delays in her title shot were compounded by injuries to Shevchenko, which extended Silva's wait. After a hard-fought win against Namajunas at UFC 324, she finally earned her chance. Silva's journey has been anything but easy, marked by injuries and personal loss, including the tragic passing of her sister.

Silva aims to honor her sister's memory by pursuing a championship and inspiring others. "I want people to be inspired and motivated by what I've done because you can," she expressed. After overcoming a rocky start to her career, she now rides an impressive 14-fight win streak, with her face on the fight poster for the first time.

Preparing for the fight, Silva's team adjusted their strategy after the late switch from Shevchenko to Cong, a skilled kickboxer. Though fans anticipate a striking battle, Silva hopes to showcase her footwork and technique rather than engage in a brutal exchange. "If I can go in and be a champion without being touched, isn't that better?" she concluded.