UFC 332: Start Time and Fight Highlights for Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
• Early Prelims: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
• Prelims: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
• Main Card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
• Broadcast: Prelims stream only on Paramount+. Main card airs on both Paramount+ and CBS.

This event marks the first time a full main card of a UFC numbered event will be shown on broadcast TV.

Main Event: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong

The vacant UFC women's flyweight title is up for grabs as Natalia Silva, ranked No. 1, faces No. 6 Wang Cong. This fight is notable because it’s the first women’s flyweight championship bout without Valentina Shevchenko since the division began in 2017.

Shevchenko gave up the belt due to shoulder and back ligament injuries, sidelining her for about a year. She's guaranteed a shot at the title once she returns, meaning the winner on Saturday gets the belt and eventually a chance to face her.

Silva brings fast-paced striking and Taekwondo skills, making her one of the division's most exciting fighters. Wang, who has kickboxing wins over Shevchenko, comes with strong knockout power and momentum.

The fight will showcase Silva’s quick, high-volume strikes against Wang’s aggressive pressure and power. Expect a battle where a finish could define the future star of the flyweight division.

Co-Main Event: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

The bantamweight co-main event features former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo against rising contender Payton Talbott. Figueiredo has struggled recently with losses to Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. At 38 years old, he must be sharp to stop Talbott’s rise.

Talbott is known for his complete skill set and confidence, having already beaten ex-champion Henry Cejudo. He pushes a fast pace and uses slick striking to overwhelm opponents.

Figueiredo relies on counter-striking and grappling, while Talbott uses pressure and volume to wear down foes. This match could shape the bantamweight title picture significantly.

Underrated Fights to Watch

• King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight): Green, 40 years old and on a four-fight win streak, will face Ribovics, who recently knocked out Edson Barboza. Expect a striking battle that could end by knockout.
• Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams (Welterweight): Soldic, a two-division KSW champ, makes his UFC debut with 18 knockouts in 21 wins. Williams is a tough UFC veteran with 11 fights and powerful strikes.
• Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria (Flyweight): Both undefeated in the UFC, Rodriguez is 7-0 with all finishes, and Coria is 3-0, including a quick stoppage win. This fight will reveal who is next in line in the flyweight ranks.

Octagon Walk and Viewing Tips

The main event walk to the cage should happen around 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT, but this depends on how long earlier fights last. If you want to catch just the title fight, tune in by 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT to avoid missing any action.