UFC 332 Weigh-In Clash
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong Clash at Weigh-Ins Ahead of UFC Title Fight
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Wang said winning a UFC title was the reason she transitioned to MMA: “Getting the UFC title is reason why I transitioned to MMA. My mind is always there.”
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Silva said her wins over former champions made for a difficult path to the title opportunity, but added: “I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Shevchenko’s back and shoulder ligament injuries forced her to vacate the title; she had last fought in November, defeating Weili Zhang over five rounds.
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MMA Fighting described the event’s promotional buzz as being at an “all-time low” and criticized UFC CEO Dana White’s lack of enthusiasm and knowledge of the fighters during fight week.
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong clashed hard at the UFC 332 weigh-ins in Salt Lake City, with tension boiling over before they even step into the octagon Yahoo Sports. The two fighters are battling for the vacant women's flyweight title on Saturday after long-time champion Valentina Shevchenko gave up the belt due to back and shoulder ligament injuries MMA Fighting. Silva brings an eight-fight UFC winning streak, including victories over former champions Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade The New York Times.
At the ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, Wang mocked Silva's signature hip-feinting movement, prompting Silva to shove Wang's arms away before security stepped in Yahoo Sports. The two have feuded throughout fight week, with Silva pushing back against Wang's promotional tactics. "My focus is on fighting, not theatrics," Silva said, while Wang doubled down on her confidence MMA Fighting.
Silva's Title Shot Comes After Beating Three Former Champions
Silva's path to this title opportunity has been grueling. She defeated Rose Namajunas, Alexa Grasso, and Jessica Andrade — all former UFC champions — during her current eight-fight win streak The New York Times. Despite the brutal resume, Silva remains unfazed. "I wouldn't have it any other way," she said about the difficult journey MMA Fighting.
Wang Transitions to MMA with Title Ambitions
Wang, ranked lower than Silva but on a four-fight winning streak, has big dreams for Saturday's bout. "Getting the UFC title is the reason I transitioned to MMA," Wang said at the weigh-ins MMA Fighting. "My mind is always there." Despite her ranking, Wang has called herself the world's best striker and believes the belt is within reach Yahoo Sports.
Shevchenko's Injury Forces Flyweight Title Vacancy
The women's flyweight championship came available after Valentina Shevchenko, who held the belt for years, suffered back and shoulder ligament injuries The Body Lock MMA. Shevchenko's last fight was in November, when she defeated Weili Zhang over five rounds MMA Fighting. The injury ended her reign and opened the door for Silva and Wang to compete for the undisputed title The Body Lock MMA.
UFC 332's Promotion Marked by Low Energy and Tension
The buildup to UFC 332 has lacked typical promotional buzz. MMA Fighting described the event's energy as being at an "all-time low." UFC CEO Dana White showed minimal enthusiasm during fight week and appeared unfamiliar with key details about the fighters competing for the title MMA Fighting. Beyond the main event, the co-main-event weigh-in between Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott also turned briefly physical Yahoo Sports.
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