UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang is headlined by a fight for the vacant women's flyweight championship between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. Check out our UFC 332 odds series for our Silva-Wang prediction and pick.
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) is 8-0 in the UFC, on a 14-fight winning streak. She beat Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision in January and Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision in May 2025, so she has beaten three former champions in a row, including Jessica Andrade. She heads into her first title fight as she comes into her fight this weekend against Wang Cong.
Wang Cong (10-1) is 5-1 in the UFC, with four straight unanimous-decision wins. Most recently she beat Tracy Cortez at UFC 329 in July, despite a point deduction for an illegal knee, and beat Eduarda Moura in February. She takes the short-notice title shot as she comes into her fight this weekend against Natalia Silva.
UFC 332 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings.
UFC 332 Odds: Natalia Silva-Wang Cong Odds
Natalia Silva: -205
Wang Cong: +170
Over 4.5 rounds: -315
Under 4.5 rounds: +230
Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Why Natalia Silva Will Win
Natalia Silva should beat Wang Cong at UFC 332 because her movement and defensive discipline can neutralize an aggressive striker. Her 20-5-1 record includes an unbeaten UFC run, with consecutive victories over Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas.
Those wins matter because Silva repeatedly controlled experienced opponents without needing reckless exchanges or dramatic finishes to secure rounds. Against Namajunas, she landed 51 significant strikes while allowing only 26, illustrating how effectively she scores while denying opponents clean opportunities.
Wang brings dangerous volume, but producing offense against stationary opponents differs from tracking someone who constantly changes angles and distance. Silva’s varied kicking attack should interrupt Wang’s forward movement, allowing her to score before exiting rather than exchanging prolonged combinations.
The biggest danger is letting Wang establish pressure along the fence, where her body attacks and combinations become more threatening. I expect Silva to prioritize lateral movement, preserve space behind her, and make Wang repeatedly restart attacks instead of settling.
Over five rounds, that approach should reward accuracy and positioning rather than simply favoring whichever fighter throws the most punches. Wang will create competitive stretches, but I predict Silva’s cleaner connections and consistent defensive work will earn a unanimous decision.
Why Wang Cong Will Win
Article Continues BelowWang Cong can beat Natalia Silva at UFC 332 by attacking the legs and making their striking exchanges increasingly physical. At 10-1 overall and 5-1 in the UFC, she enters with momentum after her biggest career victory over Tracy Cortez.
Her performances against Cortez and Eduarda Moura demonstrated that she can maintain offensive output while managing opponents’ wrestling threats effectively. That matters here because a balanced stance should let Wang pressure Silva without recklessly sacrificing her defensive positioning or balance.
Silva’s movement is exceptional, but Wang’s calf kicks offer a practical way to reduce that advantage rather than chasing her. If those kicks accumulate early, Silva could lose the explosive exits that allow her to land cleanly and escape counters.
Wang also brings a decorated striking background, including a kickboxing victory over Valentina Shevchenko, so this matchup should not intimidate her. Her measured counterpunching could punish Silva’s entries, especially when the Brazilian closes distance behind kicks or extended punching combinations.
The championship rounds remain uncertain for both fighters, but Wang’s comparatively economical movement could become useful as the pace settles. I predict she will concede some early exchanges, gradually restrict Silva’s mobility, and claim the vacant championship by unanimous decision.
Final Natalia Silva-Wang Cong Prediction & Pick
Natalia Silva is my pick to beat Wang Cong by unanimous decision at UFC 332. Her movement, defensive awareness, and varied attacks should provide the advantage in a competitive matchup.
Silva enters at 20-5-1, while Wang holds a 10-1 record and presents a threat with combinations and leg kicks. I expect Wang to pressure early and challenge Silva’s preferred distance.
However, Silva’s ability to score and exit should prevent Wang from consistently establishing prolonged exchanges. Her 66 percent significant-strike defense supports the expectation that she can limit clean return fire.
Wang’s best route is restricting Silva’s movement, attacking her legs, and making her fight near the fence. Silva should counter by changing angles and mixing kicks with punches rather than accepting stationary trades.
Neither fighter’s recent results suggest a finish is inevitable, making a tactical championship fight the likelier outcome. I predict Silva wins four rounds through cleaner striking and disciplined positioning, capturing the vacant flyweight title.
Final Natalia Silva-Wang Cong Prediction & Pick: Natalia Silva (-205), OVER 4.5 Rounds (315)