Natalia Silva Faces Wang Cong for Vacant Flyweight Title at UFC 332
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Silva enters the Salt Lake City main event with an undefeated UFC record and a string of wins over former champions.
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong will compete for the vacant women's flyweight championship this Saturday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for UFC 332, according to CBS Sports.
The title became available after Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt due to back and shoulder injuries that will sideline her for at least one year. CBS Sports reports that the UFC had originally been working toward a matchup between Shevchenko and Silva before Wang Cong was called to step in.
Silva enters the bout with significant momentum, holding a perfect 8-0 record in the Octagon. As reported by CBS Sports, her three most recent victories came against former UFC champions Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade. Silva has won 14 consecutive fights overall.
Wang Cong enters the contest having won four straight fights, though CBS Sports notes that two of those occurred at catchweight rather than in the flyweight division. Additionally, CBS Sports reports that Cong has previously admitted her increased musculature has made cutting weight more difficult, a factor that may impact her performance given the short notice of the title shot.
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Silva as the favorite at -205, with Cong at +170. The event will air live on CBS starting at 8 p.m. ET.