UFC 332 takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, with early prelims beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Paramount+, the preliminary card at 6 p.m. ET on Paramount+, and the main card at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+ PPV. The 14-fight card marks the UFC’s return to Salt Lake City, a market that has seen strong attendance in previous visits, and delivers across all three tiers with notable names from lightweight to heavyweight and a women’s flyweight title bout headlining a stacked night of action.
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) and Wang Cong (10-1) compete for the women’s flyweight title in the main event, with Silva bringing a perfect 8-0 UFC record built on five finishes by KO/TKO and seven career submissions, against a Chinese challenger who has gone 10-1 with two stoppages in each category and earned this bout by defeating multiple ranked opponents. The co-main event features former two-time UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (25-7-1) operating at bantamweight against knockout artist Payton Talbott (11-1), who carries seven wins by KO and presents Figueiredo with the most significant test of his career at 135 pounds. Together, the top two fights offer contrasting styles and high finish potential.
Below those marquee bouts, the main card adds a welterweight clash between two of the division’s most dangerous finishers in Roberto Soldic (21-4) and Khaos Williams (16-5), plus a middleweight bout between Ateba Gautier (11-1) and Roman Kopylov (15-5) that pits fighters with 21 combined knockout wins. The preliminary card features Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) against Ismail Naurdiev (25-8) in a meaningful middleweight contest, Rafael dos Anjos (32-17) in what may rank among his final top-level appearances, and a highly anticipated heavyweight collision at the top of the prelims between rising British contender Mick Parkin (10-1) and Johnny Walker (22-10). Results update below as each fight concludes.
Main Card
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong
Women’s Flyweight Championship, Main Event
Natalia Silva (20-5-1) puts the women’s flyweight title on the line against Wang Cong (10-1) in the night’s main event. Silva has been among the most active and effective 125-pound fighters in the world during her UFC tenure, posting a perfect 8-0 promotional record with a combination of knockout and submission finishes that has separated her from divisional peers. The Brazilian built this title opportunity from the bottom of the UFC roster, fighting her way to the top with a versatile game that does not rely on a single weapon. Wang Cong, China’s most accomplished women’s flyweight, has gone 10-1 with finishes across all methods and earned this shot by defeating ranked opponents in consecutive appearances. A victory for Wang Cong would mark a landmark moment for Chinese MMA at the sport’s highest level. Result pending.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott
Bantamweight, Co-Main Event
Deiveson Figueiredo (25-7-1) continues his run at bantamweight against Payton Talbott (11-1) in the co-main event. Figueiredo spent years as the UFC flyweight division’s defining champion, winning the title twice and defending against a series of former title holders and top contenders before vacating and stepping up to 135 pounds. His strength, durability, and finishing ability at the limit have carried over to bantamweight, where his experience against elite competition gives him a significant edge in high-pressure situations. Talbott, 24, has emerged as one of the division’s most compelling prospects, building an 11-1 record with seven knockout victories and drawing comparisons to some of the best finishers the sport has produced at his age. A win over a fighter with Figueiredo’s track record would be the signature result of Talbott’s career and put him firmly in the title conversation. Result pending.
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov
Middleweight, Main Card
Ateba Gautier (11-1) has built one of French MMA’s most compelling cases for upper-tier contention, posting 11 wins with nine by knockout across a career that has tracked through European competition into a UFC main card slot. The 184-pound weigh-in reflects Gautier’s physical development as a middleweight, and his calculated, powerful striking style has not met a fighter capable of withstanding his pace. Roman Kopylov (15-5) is a Russian middleweight whose 12 career knockout wins speak to a finishing instinct that matches Gautier’s at 185 pounds, and whose losses have come against ranked opponents in competitive fights rather than against unheralded competition. Both fighters arrive at this main card bout with similar profiles, heavy hands, and the kind of finish rate that makes a decision outcome feel like the unlikely result. Result pending.
Khaos Williams vs. Roberto Soldic
Welterweight, Main Card
Khaos Williams (16-5) earned his place in the welterweight conversation through a series of fight-ending performances built around explosive right-hand power and a physical style that has tested the durability of every opponent he has faced. The American carries nine knockout wins into this main card bout with the awareness that a decisive finish here would put him back in the conversation for a ranked opponent. Roberto Soldic (21-4, 1 NC) brings an even more robust finish portfolio, with 18 of his 21 victories by knockout and an 86 percent overall finish rate across a career that has spanned multiple elite-level promotions before his UFC arrival. The Croatian is one of the few active welterweights whose single-punch stopping power rivals Williams’ own, and the matchup between them has the conditions to end at any point in the contest. Result pending.
King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics
Lightweight, Main Card
King Green (36-17-1, 1 NC) carries one of the most extensive records in active lightweight competition, having built a career spanning decades against quality opposition at 155 pounds. The Dutch-based fighter brings durability and a wrestling-anchored game into this main card matchup, with the experience to manage pace and game-plan adjustments that younger fighters have not yet developed. Esteban Ribovics (16-3) enters as the more dangerous finisher, with 13 of his 16 wins coming before the scorecards, but missed weight Friday at 156.5 pounds, one pound over the lightweight limit. The bout proceeds at catchweight with Ribovics forfeiting 20 percent of his purse as a penalty. Green is under no obligation to make the catchweight allowances, and the weight miss adds a notable dynamic to the fight-night atmosphere heading into the opening main card bout. Result pending.
Prelims
Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin
Heavyweight, Prelims
Johnny Walker (22-10, 1 NC) is a Brazilian heavyweight whose athleticism and one-punch knockout power have produced some of the division’s more memorable finishes across a UFC career that has also included losses to top-ranked opponents when his consistency has wavered. The 32-year-old has shown he belongs at the highest level of the sport but needs a statement win to reenter the rankings picture. Mick Parkin (10-1) is a rising British heavyweight who has won 10 of 11 professional fights, with his sole loss in a regional contest that he has used as a foundation rather than a setback, and whose UFC run has established him as a legitimate contender. Parkin’s durability and ground game contrast with Walker’s striking-first approach in a matchup where the winner could realistically be in a ranked fight before the end of the year. Result pending.
Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria
Flyweight, Prelims
Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) arrives as one of the card’s most intriguing flyweight prospects, carrying a perfect professional record that includes stoppages in European regional promotions and a Contender Series appearance that earned his UFC contract. The Spanish flyweight has demonstrated clean technical striking combined with a grappling base that gives opponents multiple problems to manage at the same time. Alden Coria (13-3, 1 NC) poses the most experienced challenge of Rodriguez’s career, with the veteran flyweight having compiled his record across years of elite-level competition, including a no-contest from an inadvertent illegal strike ruling that keeps his effective mark at 13-3. This prelim represents a genuine step up for an unbeaten prospect against a proven opponent who has beaten fighters with similar profiles before. Result pending.
Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev
Middleweight, Prelims
Damian Pinas (10-1) is a Dutch-trained middleweight whose 10 wins have come with the kind of physical pressure and heavy-handed striking that reflects his Amsterdam base, where the tradition of kickboxing has influenced his UFC approach. His lone loss came in a close regional contest before his UFC run, and he has gone unbeaten since. Andrey Pulyaev (10-5) is a Russian middleweight with a broader technical game, having won bouts across multiple promotions with a mix of grappling and stand-up proficiency. The five losses on Pulyaev’s record have come against quality opposition and represent competitive defeats rather than one-sided performances. This middleweight prelim features the kind of well-matched opposition that puts both men’s UFC trajectories on the line. Result pending.
Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan
Welterweight, Prelims
Court McGee (23-14) has competed in the UFC longer than most active fighters on any given card, having first joined the roster after winning The Ultimate Fighter 11 in 2010 and building a 23-14 career record across 16 years of professional competition. The welterweight veteran has faced ranked opponents throughout his UFC tenure and brings the kind of experience and composure that younger fighters have not had time to develop. Eric Nolan (8-5) is making his UFC debut after a regional career that includes five finished opponents and three losses to quality opposition, providing a consistent enough record to earn this opportunity. McGee’s experience edge is substantial, but Nolan’s physical tools and debut motivation make this more than a walkover on the preliminary card. Result pending.
Early Prelims
Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev
Middleweight, Early Prelims
Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) has spent the past several years as one of the UFC middleweight division’s most identifiable names, having challenged for the interim 185-pound title in 2021 and built a UFC record with wins over Kevin Holland, Jack Hermansson, and Ronaldo Souza. The Italian brings consistent pressure, strong wrestling, and a composure in difficult fights that has kept him competitive against ranked middleweights. Ismail Naurdiev (25-8) is an Austrian-based middleweight of Uzbek origin whose 25 career wins include a series of stoppages across European promotions, and who has developed a high-pace striking style that creates problems for opponents who cannot match his output. This early prelim contest between two experienced middleweights carries legitimate implications for both men’s standing in a competitive division heading into the year’s final quarter. Result pending.
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez
Lightweight, Early Prelims
Rafael dos Anjos (32-17) is a former UFC lightweight champion who defeated Anthony Pettis for the title in 2015 and made two successful defenses before losing to Eddie Alvarez, a career that has placed him among the division’s all-time figures. The Brazilian has competed into his 40s and remains active at 155 pounds after a welterweight stint that produced several competitive results without a title run. Alexander Hernandez (18-9) is an American lightweight who has built a UFC career on a combination of athleticism, punching power, and a resilience that has kept him competitive against tough opponents despite the losses on his record. A win over a former champion would be the most defining result of Hernandez’s career and would keep him in the picture for a ranked opponent in the division. Result pending.
Marcus McGhee vs. Anthony Romero
Featherweight, Early Prelims
Marcus McGhee (11-2) is a UFC featherweight who has shown steady improvement across his promotional appearances, mixing a solid grappling base with developing striking to build an 11-2 record that keeps him in the hunt for meaningful wins at 145 pounds. McGhee weighed in at 144.5 pounds, reflecting a clean weight cut ahead of this early prelim opportunity. Anthony Romero (7-2, 1 NC) enters with a no-contest on his record from a bout overturned by the commission, leaving his effective competitive mark at 7-2, and brings a well-rounded skill set developed across regional competition before his UFC debut. This featherweight matchup between two fighters in the early stages of their UFC runs has implications for where each lands on the promotional roster after October 3. Result pending.
Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand
Heavyweight, Early Prelims
Anthony Wint (8-0) and Lucas Armand (6-0) are both unbeaten heavyweights making their UFC debuts in a matchup that pits two prospects against each other before either has faced the step up in competition that the UFC roster provides. Wint brings a 236-pound frame and an 8-0 record built on consistent finishes in regional action, with the combination of strength and technique that has separated him from regional-level peers. Armand checks in at 263 pounds, making him one of the larger heavyweights on the card, and carries a 6-0 record that includes multiple stoppages against opponents who struggled to handle his physical presence. The winner earns a spot on the UFC roster with an unbeaten mark intact; the loser faces a first professional loss at the sport’s highest level. Result pending.
Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead
Welterweight, Early Prelims
Jacobe Smith (12-0) opens the UFC 332 card carrying a perfect professional record built across multiple regional promotions, with each win adding to a case for promotion-level competition that has now arrived. Smith has finished opponents across multiple rounds and has not been in a close fight that required him to rely on scorecards, a sign of a fighter who applies pressure from the first bell. Bruce Whitehead (8-2) provides a capable opponent for this early prelim opener, having posted eight career wins against two losses that came against quality opposition. Whitehead’s experience in professional competition gives him a familiarity with high-pressure situations that a pure newcomer would lack, and his two losses have not come in fights where he was outclassed physically. This welterweight matchup between two fighters with meaningful records serves as the first contest of a long UFC 332 night. Result pending.
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