UFC 332 is set to make headlines with its main event featuring Natalia Silva and Wang Cong battling for the vacant women’s flyweight title in Salt Lake City on October 3. This title became available after Valentina Shevchenko had to vacate it due to an injury that will keep her sidelined for up to a year.

Natalia Silva, the No. 1 ranked contender, boasts an impressive record of 8-0 in the Octagon. Her recent victories include wins against notable former champions such as Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade. Had Shevchenko been able to compete, Silva would likely have been vying for the undisputed title.

On the other hand, Wang Cong is a formidable striker with a decorated background, having won gold at the 2013 World Wushu Championships and the 2014 Asian Games. She also earned a silver medal in amateur boxing at the 2019 World Championships. Inside the Octagon, Wang holds a 5-1 record, with her most recent victory over perennial contender Tracy Cortez.

This matchup marks a significant milestone as it is the first time since UFC 289 in 2023 that women will headline a numbered event. The winner will not only claim the women’s flyweight title but will also be in line for a future showdown with Shevchenko once she recovers.

UFC 332's undercard is shaping up nicely, featuring rising star Payton Talbott against former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Other up-and-coming fighters like Ateba Gautier, Damian Pinas, and Imanol Rodriguez are also confirmed for the card.