UFC 332 arrives in Salt Lake City with a vacant title fight and several difficult matchups to call. Natalia Silva faces Wang Cong for the women’s flyweight championship on October 3 at Delta Center.Our UFC 332 prediction favors Silva to leave Utah with the belt. Payton Talbott, Roberto Soldic and Ateba Gautier also enter their fights with strong cases. Here is our fight-by-fight analysis and picks for the card.
UFC 332 Complete Fight Card
UFC 332 Main Event
- Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong — Women’s Flyweight Championship
UFC 332 Co-Main Event
- Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott — Bantamweight
UFC 332 Main Card
- King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics — Lightweight
- Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams — Welterweight
- Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov — Middleweight
UFC 332 Prelims
- Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin — Heavyweight
- Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez — Lightweight
- Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev — Middleweight
- Marcus McGhee vs. Anthony Romero — Bantamweight
UFC 332 Early Prelims
- Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev — Middleweight
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria — Bantamweight
- Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand — Heavyweight
- Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan — Welterweight
Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong Prediction
Natalia Silva 20-5-1 enters her first UFC title fight on a 14-fight winning streak. She has also won all eight of her UFC appearances. Her recent victories over Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas show how far she has progressed.
Wang Cong 10-1-0 brings a dangerous striking background and has won four consecutive UFC fights. Her only professional MMA defeat came against Gabriella Fernandes in 2025. She responded well and worked her way into the title picture.
Silva should have the cleaner overall game across five rounds. Her movement, kicking variety and ability to manage distance can make Wang chase her for long periods. Wang carries enough power to punish mistakes, but Silva rarely gives opponents easy openings.
Silva also has much more experience against elite UFC competition. That becomes important if the fight reaches the championship rounds. With Valentina Shevchenko out, the UFC 332 replacement main event now guarantees a new champion at 125 pounds.
Prediction: Natalia Silva via unanimous decision
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Payton Talbott Prediction
Payton Talbott 11-1-0 faces another former champion after defeating Henry Cejudo by unanimous decision. His only professional loss came against Raoni Barcelos, and he has responded with consecutive victories.
Deiveson Figueiredo 25-7-1 has struggled for consistency recently. The former flyweight champion enters UFC 332 after consecutive losses to Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
Talbott owns major physical advantages at bantamweight. He is younger, taller and capable of maintaining a pace that could become increasingly difficult for Figueiredo.
Figueiredo remains dangerous through his power and submission game. However, Talbott should control more exchanges if he avoids extended grappling situations early.
Prediction: Payton Talbott via unanimous decision
King Green vs Esteban Ribovics Prediction
King Green enters this fight during another impressive career resurgence. The veteran has relied on his timing, defensive awareness and unusual boxing style to remain competitive against younger lightweights.
Esteban Ribovics brings considerably more forward pressure. His combinations and willingness to exchange can create problems if Green gets trapped near the fence.
This matchup may come down to whether Ribovics can force Green into extended exchanges. Green works best when opponents allow him to dictate distance and counter.
Ribovics should have the youth and output advantage. However, Green’s experience makes him difficult to confidently pick against in a technical striking fight.
Prediction: King Green via split decision
Roberto Soldic vs Khaos Williams Prediction
Roberto Soldic 21-4-0, 1 NC finally makes his UFC debut after becoming a two-division KSW champion. Eighteen of his professional victories have come by knockout or TKO.
Khaos Williams 16-5-0 also brings serious knockout power. He returned to the win column by stopping Nikolay Veretennikov in the opening round earlier this year.
Soldic’s left hand could become the defining weapon here. He pressures opponents without needing to throw recklessly and can create openings through calculated combinations.
Williams is dangerous enough to punish any defensive mistake. Still, Soldic has spent years competing in high-pressure fights and has the more proven finishing résumé.
Prediction: Roberto Soldic via second-round TKO
Ateba Gautier vs Roman Kopylov Prediction
Ateba Gautier 11-1-0 gets the biggest test of his UFC career against an experienced middleweight striker. The 24-year-old has already produced nine knockout victories.
Roman Kopylov 15-5-0 has faced considerably stronger UFC opposition. His technical striking and body attacks make him especially dangerous if a fight develops beyond the opening exchanges.
Gautier brings unusual size, reach and power for the division. His explosiveness could force Kopylov onto the defensive early.
Kopylov’s experience gives him a path if he survives the opening pressure. However, Gautier’s physical advantages and finishing instincts should eventually create a decisive opening.
Prediction: Ateba Gautier via second-round TKO
Johnny Walker vs Mick Parkin Prediction
Johnny Walker 22-10-0, 1 NC moves to heavyweight after spending most of his UFC career at 205 pounds. Removing the weight cut could help his energy and durability.
Mick Parkin 10-1-0 has built his game around a much more controlled approach. His only professional defeat came against experienced heavyweight Marcin Tybura.
Walker remains extremely unpredictable. His length, speed and explosive attacks could become even more dangerous without a difficult cut to light heavyweight.
Parkin offers the safer style, but Walker has the greater ability to suddenly change the fight. The move to heavyweight makes this one particularly difficult to predict.
Prediction: Johnny Walker via first-round TKO
Rafael Dos Anjos vs Alexander Hernandez Prediction
Rafael dos Anjos returns for what is expected to be an emotional appearance in Utah. The former lightweight champion has spent years competing against elite opposition across two divisions.
Alexander Hernandez enters with major advantages in youth and explosiveness. He also already knows how dangerous dos Anjos can be from their previous meeting.
Dos Anjos dominated their first fight in 2019 and submitted Hernandez in the second round. Seven years later, the physical dynamics are very different.
Hernandez should be able to maintain the higher pace this time. Dos Anjos still has enough grappling experience to make the fight difficult, but age becomes hard to overlook.
Prediction: Alexander Hernandez via unanimous decision
Marvin Vettori vs Ismail Naurdiev Prediction
Marvin Vettori 19-10-1 desperately needs momentum after a difficult run. His durability has traditionally allowed him to stay competitive even when opponents outstrike him.
Ismail Naurdiev 25-8-0 has a more varied offensive game. He can change levels, attack from range and make Vettori reset repeatedly.
Vettori’s biggest advantage remains his ability to absorb damage and keep moving forward. However, his recent performances have lacked the sustained output that once made his pressure effective.
Naurdiev should find enough clean scoring opportunities to win rounds without chasing a finish.
Prediction: Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision
Marcus McGhee vs Anthony Romero Prediction
This matchup changed during fight week after Bernardo Sopaj withdrew because of an injury. Anthony Romero accepted the opportunity on only three days’ notice.
Marcus McGhee 11-2-0 has already shown that he can finish opponents at UFC level. He also enters after rebounding from his loss to Petr Yan.
Anthony Romero 7-2-0, 1 NC brings finishing ability and little preparation time. That combination makes him dangerous early but creates questions if the fight reaches later rounds.
McGhee has enjoyed a full camp and prepared for a high-level opponent. That preparation, combined with his UFC experience, should become increasingly important.
Prediction: Marcus McGhee via second-round TKO
Damian Pinas vs Andrey Pulyaev Prediction
Damian Pinas has quickly generated attention as a dangerous middleweight prospect. His combination of physical strength and finishing ability gives opponents little room for mistakes.
Andrey Pulyaev has already faced a similar challenge against Gautier. He showed toughness in that matchup and can make opponents work through difficult stretches.
Pinas should have the more dangerous offense. If he establishes pressure early, Pulyaev may struggle to create enough space for his own attacks.
The longer fight could favor Pulyaev’s experience. However, Pinas should do enough damage before that becomes decisive.
Prediction: Damian Pinas via second-round TKO
Imanol Rodriguez vs Alden Coria Prediction
Imanol Rodriguez and Alden Coria provide one of the less predictable matchups on the preliminary card. Both have an opportunity to make an impression on a numbered event.
Rodriguez enters with a pressure-heavy approach and can turn fights into physical contests. Coria is more comfortable when he gets time to establish his own rhythm.
This could become a close decision if neither fighter establishes control. Rodriguez’s ability to initiate exchanges gives him a slight advantage.
Prediction: Imanol Rodriguez via unanimous decision
Anthony Wint vs Lucas Armand Prediction
Anthony Wint and Lucas Armand bring undefeated records into their heavyweight matchup. Someone will therefore suffer their first professional defeat at UFC 332.
Heavyweight fights between developing prospects are difficult to predict because one clean exchange can erase several minutes of good work.
Wint appears to have the stronger combination of athleticism and finishing ability. Armand can make him work, but Wint should eventually create the decisive opening.
Prediction: Anthony Wint via second-round TKO
Court McGee vs Eric Nolan Prediction
Court McGee brings enormous experience into another Octagon appearance. His pressure, conditioning and willingness to grind through difficult positions have defined his UFC career.
Eric Nolan gets the opportunity to face a veteran who has seen nearly every style. The key will be maintaining distance and avoiding prolonged clinch exchanges.
McGee’s experience makes him dangerous if Nolan allows the fight to become messy. However, the younger fighter should have the speed advantage during cleaner striking exchanges.
Prediction: Eric Nolan via unanimous decision
UFC 332 Prediction: Full Picks
| Fight | Prediction | Method |
| Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong | Natalia Silva | Decision |
| Deiveson Figueiredo vs Payton Talbott | Payton Talbott | Decision |
| King Green vs Esteban Ribovics | King Green | Decision |
| Roberto Soldic vs Khaos Williams | Roberto Soldic | TKO, Round 2 |
| Ateba Gautier vs Roman Kopylov | Ateba Gautier | TKO, Round 2 |
| Johnny Walker vs Mick Parkin | Johnny Walker | TKO, Round 1 |
| Rafael dos Anjos vs Alexander Hernandez | Alexander Hernandez | Decision |
| Marvin Vettori vs Ismail Naurdiev | Ismail Naurdiev | Decision |
| Marcus McGhee vs Anthony Romero | Marcus McGhee | TKO, Round 2 |
| Damian Pinas vs Andrey Pulyaev | Damian Pinas | TKO, Round 2 |
| Imanol Rodriguez vs Alden Coria | Imanol Rodriguez | Decision |
| Anthony Wint vs Lucas Armand | Anthony Wint | TKO, Round 2 |
| Court McGee vs Eric Nolan | Eric Nolan | Decision |
The lineup remains subject to late changes. McGhee’s opponent has already changed during fight week, so the UFC 332 card should be checked again after the official weigh-ins.
What Time Does UFC 332 Start?
UFC 332 takes place Saturday, October 3, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The early prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET, followed by the prelims at 6 p.m. ET.
The five-fight main card begins at 8 p.m. ET. CBS and Paramount+ will carry the main card in the United States, making UFC 332 the first numbered UFC main card broadcast on CBS.
Final Thoughts
Our UFC 332 prediction has Natalia Silva becoming the new women’s flyweight champion. Her experience against elite competition and technical consistency give her the advantage over Wang.
Talbott, Soldic and Gautier are also among our strongest main-card picks. Green versus Ribovics and Walker versus Parkin look considerably harder to call. With several powerful finishers competing in Salt Lake City, UFC 332 could still produce surprises throughout the card.
FAQs
Who will win Natalia Silva vs Wang Cong?
Our prediction is Natalia Silva by unanimous decision. Her movement, experience and five-round consistency give her the edge.
What is the UFC 332 co-main event?
Deiveson Figueiredo faces Payton Talbott in the bantamweight co-main event.
Who is our UFC 332 main card pick?
Our main-card picks are Natalia Silva, Payton Talbott, King Green, Roberto Soldic and Ateba Gautier.
When is UFC 332?
UFC 332 takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
What time does UFC 332 start?
The early prelims start at 4 p.m. ET. The prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
