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UFC 332 fight card predictions: Expert picks for Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong
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Key Points:
- The vacant UFC women's featherweight title will be contested between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, following Valentina Shevchenko's injury that sidelines her for at least a year.
- Silva enters the fight as the favorite, boasting an undefeated UFC record and recent wins over former champions, while Cong faces challenges including a tough weight cut and less elite experience.
- The co-main event features rising bantamweight Payton Talbott against former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo, with experts favoring Talbott due to Figueiredo's recent struggles with weight and form.
- UFC 332 will be broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+, with a full fight card including notable matchups such as Esteban Ribovics vs. King Green and Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams.
- Expert predictions largely favor Silva to win by decision or stoppage and Talbott to overcome Figueiredo, highlighting Silva's striking edge and Talbott's size and wrestling advantage.
