Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong Analysis, 10/03/2026 Predictions UFC 332 Odds

• Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong
• UFC 332
• Delta Center in Salt Lake City
• Saturday, October 3, 2026

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Natalia Silva is set to face off against Wang Cong at UFC 332 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The initial moneyline has Silva favored at -200, while Cong is listed at +169.

The talented Natalia Silva aims to enhance her impressive record of 20 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. At 29 years old, she weighs in at 125 lbs and stands 5’4″ tall. Fighting as a southpaw, she boasts a reach of 65 inches. On the other hand, Wang “The Joker” Cong stands at 5’6″ and also weighs 125 lbs. The 34-year-old southpaw enters the octagon with a record of 10-1-0 and a reach of 65 inches. In terms of striking, Silva averages 4.81 significant strikes landed per minute, whereas Cong excels with an average of 6.82 significant strikes per minute. Silva’s striking accuracy stands at 45%, while Cong strikes effectively at 58%. Defensively, Silva allows 2.36 significant strikes per minute, compared to Cong’s 2.73, with Silva being able to defend against 66% of her opponents’ attempts, while Cong protects against 60%.

In regards to grappling, Natalia Silva is less skilled in wrestling, averaging 0.43 takedowns per 3 rounds. She successfully takes opponents down 30% of the time and defends against an impressive 90% of attempted takedowns. Conversely, Wang Cong converts 75% of her takedown attempts and defends against 85% of them. Silva averages 0.3 submission attempts per 3 rounds, while Cong is more active with 0.6 submissions during the same time frame.

In her latest fight, Natalia Silva faced Rose Namajunas, winning by unanimous decision after round 3. Namajunas landed 46 of her 119 total strikes during the bout, while Silva achieved 63 out of 147 strikes. For significant strikes, Namajunas hit 26 of 94, reflecting a 27% rate with 11 out of 64 aimed at the head. Conversely, Silva scored at a 38% accuracy rate with 51 out of 133 significant strikes, connecting 25 of 95 to the head. Notably, all significant strikes from both fighters were delivered at distance.

Wang Cong’s last fight was against Tracy Cortez, where she also emerged victorious by unanimous decision in round 3. Cortez connected on 91% of the significant strikes delivered from distance, matching Cong’s performance of 91%. Cong achieved 63% accuracy, landing 137 of 215 significant strikes, with 77 going to the head. Cortez had 72 out of 156 significant strikes land successfully in that matchup. In total, Cortez threw 158 strikes, landing 74, while Cong’s total struck 231, landing 153.

Other Notable Bouts on the Card

A highly anticipated matchup features Deiveson Figueiredo against Payton Talbott. Figueiredo enters with a record of 25-7-1. The 38-year-old weighs 135 lbs and stands 5’5″ tall, using an orthodox stance with a reach of 68″. Talbott measures 5’10” tall and also weighs 135 lbs, holding a record of 11-1-0. In grappling, Figueiredo averages 1.61 takedowns per 15 minutes, while Talbott averages 0.78. Striking-wise, Figueiredo averages 2.57 strikes per minute at a 53% accuracy rate, while Talbott hits 56% of his attempted strikes, landing 6.62 per minute.

Another matchup to watch is between Esteban Ribovics and King Green. Green enters with a record of 36-17-1 (1 NC). The 40-year-old fights at 155 lbs and stands 5’10” with a 71-inch reach. Ribovics, on the other hand, is 5’10” and weighs in at 155 lbs, holding a 16-3-0 record. In grappling, Green defends 71% of attempted takedowns while landing 43% of his own, while Ribovics manages 66% on both defense and offense. In striking, Green receives 3.63 strikes per minute but lands 6.49, while Ribovics scores 7.43 strikes per minute, taking in 5.74.

Who will prevail in tonight’s UFC matchup against the spread?

Prediction: Back Natalia Silva (-200)