UFC 332 Flyweight Title Fight Criticized as Subpar
The matchup for the vacant women's flyweight championship is raising questions about the division's depth.
The upcoming UFC 332 event in Salt Lake City features a title fight for the vacant women's flyweight championship between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. However, the selection of this matchup has drawn criticism, with some questioning if it represents the best available talent for crowning a new champion.
Valentina Shevchenko, the long-reigning flyweight queen, relinquished her title in late summer due to injury. Her last title defense was against Zhang Weili in November 2025, a fight Shevchenko won decisively. The subsequent decision to vacate the championship has left a void that the UFC is attempting to fill.
The upcoming bout between Silva and Cong has been labeled by some observers as not meeting the expectations for a championship-level contest, particularly given the depth and history of the women's flyweight division. This comes as the UFC prepares for two consecutive numbered events in October, with UFC 332 being the first.
Wang Cong, known for her distinctive walkouts, including one inspired by the Joker, is considered by some to be an unconventional choice for a title fight, especially given the circumstances of the division's vacancy. The event is scheduled to take place in Salt Lake City.