Wang Cong 'Not Surprised' by UFC 332 Title Fight Opportunity

The UFC 332 fight card delivered major news when women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko relinquished her title, leading the promotion to book Natalia Silva against Wang Cong for the vacant belt. While Silva's inclusion followed a strong promotional run, top-10 ranked Wang also secured the championship opportunity over other potential contenders like Erin Blanchfield.

Speaking to MMA Fighting, Wang explained why she was not caught off guard by the matchmaking decision. According to Wang, the timing worked in her favor due to the schedule of other ranked contenders who either already had bouts booked or had just fought. Carrying a four-fight winning streak, Wang stated that she remains constantly prepared and expressed full confidence in her conditioning despite having just 17 days to prepare for the contest.

Wang also holds history with Shevchenko, having previously defeated the former champion by unanimous decision prior to transitioning to mixed martial arts. However, Wang emphasized that any future rematch is the least of her concerns as she remains completely focused on Silva. Previewing the title clash, Wang noted that the matchup features two world-class strikers and stated that the key to victory will come down to controlling the rhythm of the bout and sheer determination.