Natalia Silva and Wang Cong pulled apart by security at UFC 332 face-off
The flyweight title face-off in Salt Lake City turned physical, with Wang's hand under Silva's chin and Silva gripping her arm before staff separated them.
Natalia Silva and Wang Cong had to be separated by UFC security at their face-off at the UFC 332 ceremonial weigh-ins in Salt Lake City on Friday.
The two came together in front of Dana White. Wang, in her Joker make-up, had her hand pushed up under Silva's chin while Silva gripped Wang's forearm, and staff grabbed both fighters around the waist and pulled them apart. Wang was grinning throughout. It is not clear from the footage who made contact first.
Silva, the No 1 contender, showed 125lb on the ceremonial scale and flexed for the crowd before the face-off.
They fight for the vacant UFC women's flyweight title in the main event at the Delta Center on Saturday, expected at about 03:00 on Sunday, UK and Irish time. The full running order is in our UFC 332 UK start time guide.
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