Fighter Record Confusion
Dana White Mistakenly Credits Wang Cong With Natalia Silva’s Victories Ahead Of UFC 332
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Key Points
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Valentina Shevchenko vacated the flyweight title because of shoulder and back injuries, creating the vacancy that Silva and Cong will contest.
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UFC 332’s co-main event is a bantamweight bout between former champion Deiveson Figueiredo and prospect Payton Talbott; King Green, Roberto Soldic and undefeated middleweight Ateba Gautier are also featured on the card.
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At the UFC 332 press conference, the promotion had no translator available for Cameroonian fighter Ateba Gautier. After Gautier answered in English, White asked for a translator and remarked, “We got f***ed outta that one.”
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Former champion Israel Adesanya initially mistook UFC 332 for a Fight Night event rather than a numbered card.
Dana White made a major gaffe while defending UFC 332's main event, crediting Wang Cong with victories that actually belong to her opponent, Natalia Silva Bloody Elbow. White cited wins over Rose Namajunas, Jessica Andrade, and Alexa Grasso — all Silva's signature scalps — while discussing why Cong deserved a title shot MMA Sucka. The error fueled growing fan criticism over UFC 332's numbered-event status and weak star power.
White Mixed Up His Two Main Event Fighters
At the UFC 332 press conference, White defended the main event matchup by rattling off accomplishments. He credited Cong with defeating top-ranked opponents. Problem: those wins belong to Silva, the division's true No. 1 contender Sportsnaut. Cong's actual recent UFC victories include Tracy Cortez, Eduarda Moura, and Ariane da Silva Heavy. The mix-up sparked immediate backlash on social media and drew criticism from MMA media figures.
Why Silva Gets a Title Shot Instead of Cong
Natalia Silva earned her shot through elite wins over former champions and top contenders. Her victories over Namajunas, Andrade, and Grasso put her at the top of the flyweight ranks Ariel Helwani column. While Cong has been competitive, her resume simply doesn't match Silva's pedigree. The matchup itself makes sense — but White's mistake suggested he didn't fully understand why Silva belongs in this fight.
A Card That Didn't Feel Like a Numbered Event
UFC 332 in Salt Lake City drew complaints from fans about weak branding and star power Bloody Elbow. Even former champion Israel Adesanya initially confused the event for a Fight Night card rather than a numbered production MMA Sucka. The co-main event features Deiveson Figueiredo versus Payton Talbott at bantamweight, with King Green, Roberto Soldic, and undefeated middleweight Ateba Gautier rounding out the lineup. White's credential blunder only added fuel to the criticism.
Vacant Title Created by Shevchenko's Injury
Valentina Shevchenko vacated the women's flyweight title due to shoulder and back injuries Heavy, opening the door for this matchup. Silva and Cong now fight for the vacant gold at UFC 332. The decision to book this main event ahead of more recognizable names fueled debate about whether the promotion made the right call for a numbered event Bloody Elbow.
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