UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang – Event Preview and Updates

October 3rd, 2026

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UFC 332 is set to take place on October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event is headlined by a women's flyweight title bout between top contenders Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. Silva enters the fight on a 14-fight win streak, with notable victories over former champions Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade. Wang, known for her striking prowess, has secured four consecutive wins, including a recent victory over Tracy Cortez. (ufc.com)

In the co-main event, former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo faces rising bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott. Figueiredo aims to showcase his championship experience, while Talbott seeks to break into the division's top 10. (ufc.com)

The weigh-ins for UFC 332 were nearly flawless, with Esteban Ribovics being the only fighter to miss weight. Ribovics weighed in at 156.5 pounds, exceeding the lightweight limit, and will forfeit 20% of his fight purse. (bjpenn.com)

Additionally, the fight card has seen last-minute changes. Marcus McGhee's original opponent, Bernardo Sopaj, withdrew due to injury. UFC newcomer Anthony Romero stepped in on short notice, and their bout will now take place at featherweight. (ufc.com)

Another late addition includes a welterweight bout between undefeated Jacobe Smith and Bruce Whitehead. Smith accepted the fight on nine days' notice, while Whitehead makes his UFC debut just 13 days after a knockout victory in Fury FC. (mmafighting.com)

UFC 332's main card will air live on CBS and Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with prelims starting at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT. Fans can expect an exciting night of fights featuring both established veterans and promising newcomers.

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