Cong Wang says eye poke left her unable to see in UFC 332 title loss

Cong Wang attributed an eye poke to her struggle in the UFC 332 women's flyweight title bout against Natalia Silva in Salt Lake City. Wang (10-2) lost a unanimous decision to Silva (21-5-1) in the main event at Delta Center, surrendering her bid for the vacant title. The Chinese fighter claimed the injury impaired her vision, particularly in the second round, and posted an Instagram video showing what she described as a scratch on her right eye. Wang said she found her rhythm only late in the fight after the initial damage. The defeat ended a four-fight winning streak that had included victories over Tracy Cortez and Eduarda Moura. Eye pokes remain a contentious issue in mixed martial arts, often cited by fighters as reasons for subpar performances. The UFC and athletic commissions continue to address accidental fouls and their impact on bout outcomes, though unanimous decisions stand regardless of post-fight explanations.