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UFC 332: Start Time and Fight Breakdown for Silva vs. Wang

  • 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: Early prelims stream exclusively on Paramount+. Main card available on Paramount+ and CBS.

This event is notable for being the first UFC numbered main card to air fully on broadcast TV. The headliner cage walk should happen around 10:15 p.m. ET / 7:15 p.m. PT, but with fight lengths varying, tuning in by 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT is a safer bet if you only want to catch the title bout.

Main Event: Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for Vacant Women’s Flyweight Title

The championship belt is up for grabs between No. 1 Natalia Silva and No. 6 Wang Cong. This will be the first women's flyweight title fight without Valentina Shevchenko since the division started in 2017. Shevchenko gave up the belt due to shoulder and back injuries that will keep her out about a year. She's guaranteed a shot at the belt once she’s back, so whoever wins this fight will hold the title and potentially face her later.

Silva is known for her speed, movement, and Taekwondo skills, making her one of the most exciting fighters in the division. Wang Cong, who has a kickboxing win over Shevchenko, brings power and pressure into this matchup. Their styles clash with Silva’s elusive striking against Wang’s heavy hitting. A finish here would definitely put either fighter as the new face of the flyweight division.

Co-Main Event: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

In the bantamweight co-main event, former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo takes on rising star Payton Talbott. Figueiredo is 38 and has struggled recently with losses to Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. He needs a perfect performance to get back on track. Talbott has impressed as a prospect, beating Henry Cejudo and showing he belongs at the top level.

Figueiredo’s strengths lie in counter-striking and grappling, while Talbott relies on relentless pressure and slick striking. A win for Talbott could push him closer to a title shot; a victory for Figueiredo would prove he still belongs in the championship conversation.

Underrated Fights Worth Watching

  • King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics (Lightweight): Two action fighters collide. Green, 40 years old, rides a four-fight winning streak with sharp counter-striking. Ribovics recently knocked out Edson Barboza. Expect a striking war that could end abruptly.
  • Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams (Welterweight): Soldic, a two-division KSW champ making his UFC debut, brings 18 KOs in 21 wins. He faces Williams, a UFC veteran known for power. Both will test each other immediately.
  • Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria (Flyweight): Both undefeated in the UFC, Rodriguez (7-0 with all finishes) meets Coria (3-0, including a short-notice stoppage). This bout could announce a future contender in the division.

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