Natalia promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Despite being a less pompous numbered event, UFC 332 can present fans and MMA professionals with high-level fights and unforgettable moments. At the event taking place this Saturday (3), in Utah (USA), Natália Silva and Wang Cong will headline the night, which is for the vacant flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg). But, obviously, the show has more attractions.
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In total, UFC 332 features 14 fights and three more Brazilian representatives. In the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo faces the promising Payton Talbott . On the preliminary card, Johnny Walker takes on Mick Parkin and Rafael dos Anjos faces Alexander Hernandez . To get you in the mood, the SUPER LUTAS team has selected five reasons to watch the event.
1) First Brazilian flyweight champion?
Without Valentina Shevchenko , the queen of the flyweight division, sidelined due to a serious injury, Natália Silva and Wang Cong , who are shining in the octagon, have deservedly earned a spot to fight for the vacant belt. And, should the Brazilian defeat the Chinese fighter, she will make history.
The fighter from Minas Gerais has the chance to become Brazil's first UFC flyweight champion. Over the years, Jennifer Maia , Jéssica Andrade , and Taila Santos have had the opportunity to dethrone the Kyrgyzstani fighter, but they all fell short. Now, Natalia, curiously, can take advantage of Valentina's absence to etch her name in history and, who knows, begin a long reign. It's worth noting that the athlete is undefeated in the league.
2) Johnny Walker's heavyweight debut
Johnny Walker promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Despite being on the preliminary card, Johnny Walker is always a name that stands out, even more so with his current commitment. Now, the Brazilian, who spent years competing in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), will venture into the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg) against Mick Parkin , a training partner of Tom Aspinall . And the veteran arrives under pressure for the duel, having won only one of his last five fights. Even so, the Rio native, being a showman, can take advantage of his athleticism to turn his career around.
3) 'New Ngannou' in action
While Francis Ngannou , now out of the UFC, is still missed by fans, Ateba Gautier is taking over his legacy. Like 'The Predator', the athlete is Cameroonian, possesses an impressive physique, and terrifying knockout power.
Not surprisingly, 24-year-old Gautier is considered by many to be a kind of 'New Ngannou'. The difference is that 'The Silent Assassin' fights at middleweight (up to 83,9 kg), and, unfortunately for Roman Kopylov , this problem has fallen into his lap. Currently, the Cameroonian is outside the top 15, but he is undefeated in the UFC with five wins, and ready to put on a show in the biggest fight of his career and, consequently, join the elite of the division.
4) More show from the Destroyer
And it's not just Ateba Gautier who's making waves in the middleweight division. Damian Pinas is another promising fighter who's been captivating audiences with each appearance in the octagon. In his first year in the UFC, the 24-year-old Aruban, a protégé of Dedé Pederneiras, won both of his fights via first-round knockout, and the expectation is that he'll do the same against Andrey Pulyaev . Furthermore, if he confirms his status as favorite with another impressive performance, he'll move closer to the top 15 in the division.
5) New star in heavyweights
MMA fans should also keep a close eye on Anthony Wint . Discovered in the current edition of the Contender Series, the American is already in his second UFC fight and making waves. It's worth noting that before becoming a fighter, he played American football and now, in his new sport, he's undefeated with eight wins. Therefore, 'Bow Down', 31, is seen by many as another promising member of the new generation of heavyweights and, unsurprisingly, is considered by many to be a strong favorite to defeat the also undefeated Lucas Armand.
UFC 332 technical sheet
Date: 3 October 2026
Time: From 17pm (Brasília time)
Location: Delta Center, Utah, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time , Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (21pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natália Silva vs. Wang Cong – fight for the vacant title
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Bobby Green vs. Esteban Ribovics
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier x Roman Kopylov
PRELIMINARY CARD (17pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas x Andrey Pulyaev
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marcus McGhee vs. Anthony Romero
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Marvin Vettori x Ismail Naurdiev
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan
Johnny Walker opens up about his heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
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