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Silva and Wang set for vacant flyweight title at UFC 332

The bout headlines UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, with the main card scheduled to air in full on CBS.

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Natalia Silva and Wang Cong are scheduled to contest the vacant women’s flyweight championship at UFC 332 on Saturday, 3 October, at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center.

CBS Sports reports that the title became vacant after Valentina Shevchenko withdrew from a potential fight with Silva because of injury. The bout will put the championship up for grabs.

The co-main event is scheduled to feature Payton Talbott against Deiveson Figueiredo, a former two-time flyweight champion.

The main card is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET and air in full on CBS. CBS Sports also reports the event will be available on Paramount+.

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