UFC 332 Predictions: Silva Favored in Flyweight Title Clash Against Cong

Salt Lake City is set to host UFC 332, an event that has drawn criticism for its perceived lack of fight quality but still presents betting opportunities.

The card features 13 fights, with the main event for the vacant flyweight championship pitting No. 1 contender Natalia Silva against the No. 6 ranked Cong Wang.

Most observers anticipate a finish in approximately 10 of the 13 bouts. The event begins at 5 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on Paramount+.

Flyweight Championship: Natalia Silva vs. Cong Wang

This matchup for the flyweight title is considered by some to be one of the least high-caliber championship fights in UFC history. Wang enters the bout as a significant underdog, with odds as high as +194.

Both Silva and Wang are noted for their striking efficiency, with their significant strike differentials favoring them by more than two-to-one. Silva remains undefeated within the UFC, having won all eight of her bouts, including six by unanimous decision.

Wang holds a slight physical advantage, standing two inches taller with a one-inch reach advantage. The fight is expected to be a striking-focused contest.

While takedowns could shift the momentum for Wang, Silva, a former kickboxer who has adapted to MMA, is anticipated to hold her own in a striking exchange, making a victory path for Wang challenging. Silva's history of securing wins by unanimous decision is likely to continue, with predictions suggesting she will win by decision in what could resemble a sparring session.

Prediction: Silva by decision.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

Payton Talbott, despite limited activity, is a notable fighter in the bantamweight division. Standing at 5-foot-10, he effectively makes the 135-pound limit, presenting a size disadvantage to the former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, who is 5-foot-5.

Figueiredo has shown signs of fading in recent fights, and his commitment is questioned as he enters this bout as a +450 underdog. He has lost four of his last five appearances, with a submission loss via guillotine choke to Song Yadong being particularly noted.

Talbott is expected to secure a victory, potentially within the distance.

Prediction: Talbott wins inside the distance.

Additional Card Picks

• King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics: Fight goes the distance.
• Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams: Fight ends by KO/TKO.
• Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov: Kopylov to win on the moneyline.
• Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev: Over 0.5 rounds, combined with Smith-Whitehead Over 0.5 rounds.
• Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand: Over 1.5 rounds; small bet on fight goes to decision; Wint wins and fight starts Round 2.
• Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin: Parkin by decision (void if fight ends by finish).
• Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead: Over 0.5 rounds.
• Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez: Dos Anjos by submission.
• Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev: Fight goes the distance.
• Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan: McGee by decision.