Natalia Silva capturing the vacant women’s flyweight championship, Payton Talbott producing a statement victory in the co-main event, and multiple fighters scoring explosive finishes.
The event featured 14 fights, 11 knockouts and nine first-round knockouts, setting new records for a UFC event in both categories.
The evening showcased rising contenders, established veterans and a new champion at 125 pounds.
Main Event: Natalia Silva defeats Wang Cong
Natalia Silva delivered a composed and technically impressive performance to claim the vacant UFC women’s flyweight championship.
Facing the dangerous Wang Cong over five rounds, Silva relied on speed, accuracy and movement to control the contest.
Silva’s striking combinations and defensive footwork made it difficult for Wang to establish a consistent rhythm.
A well-timed head kick in the second round helped Silva seize momentum, while Wang attempted to rally with aggressive punching exchanges in the later rounds.
The judges ultimately awarded Silva the unanimous decision, crowning her the new champion and establishing her as the division’s leading contender to watch.
Wang showed determination throughout the fight, but Silva’s accuracy and tactical discipline proved decisive.
Co Main Event: Payton Talbott stops Deiveson Figueiredo
Talbott produced one of the night’s most impressive performances, overwhelming the former two-time UFC flyweight champion with sharp punches, elbows and combinations.
Figueiredo struggled to cope with Talbott’s speed and distance management.
Talbott continued to attack along the cage before finishing the contest with ground-and-pound inside the opening round.
The victory further strengthened Talbott’s position among the bantamweight division’s rising contenders.
Following the fight, he called out former champion Sean O’Malley, signalling his ambition to compete against the division’s elite.
Main Card
Esteban Ribovics def. King Green
Ribovics overcame Green’s unorthodox movement and striking style, landing powerful shots that brought the lightweight contest to an abrupt finish.
It was one of the evening’s most dramatic stoppages.
Roberto Soldić def. Khaos Williams
Soldić earned a decision victory in a competitive welterweight contest. The judges scored the bout 29–27, 29–27 and 29–28, giving the UFC newcomer an important win.
Roman Kopylov def. Ateba Gautier
Kopylov used a persistent lead left hand and accurate striking to halt Gautier’s momentum.
The experienced middleweight delivered a major setback to one of the division’s most closely watched prospects
Fights Result
Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria
Rodriguez won by first-round TKO
Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev Pinas won by first-round KO
Marcus McGhee vs. Anthony Romero McGhee won by first-round TKO
Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand Wint won by first-round TKO in 23 seconds
Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin Walker won by first-round KO
Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead Smith won by first-round TKO
Alexander Hernandez vs. Rafael dos Anjos Hernandez won by second-round TKO
Ismail Naurdiev vs. Marvin Vettori Naurdiev won by unanimous decision
Eric Nolan vs. Court McGee Nolan won by third-round TKO
Johnny Walker made an emphatic statement with a devastating knee that stopped Mick Parkin in the first round.
Alexander Hernandez stopped veteran Rafael dos Anjos in the second round, while Eric Nolan spoiled Court McGee’s retirement fight with a third-round TKO.
Anthony Wint needed just 23 seconds to finish Lucas Armand, making one of the fastest statements of the evening.
Meanwhile, Imanol Rodriguez and Damian Pinas added further first-round knockouts to the record-setting card
UFC 332 will be remembered for its extraordinary number of finishes and the crowning of a new women’s flyweight champion.
Natalia Silva demonstrated championship composure across five rounds, defeating Wang Cong by unanimous decision to claim the vacant title.
Talbott’s dominant victory over Figueiredo was another major talking point, while Ribovics, Kopylov, Walker and several preliminary-card fighters delivered memorable stoppages.
The record-setting night also created fresh questions for the UFC’s matchmaking team.
Silva now has the challenge of defending her championship,
Talbott is pushing toward the bantamweight elite, and the division’s established contenders will be watching closely.
FiredUp Network Final Take: UFC 332 delivered an action-packed card, a new champion and a remarkable collection of knockouts.
From Silva’s five-round title triumph to Talbott’s explosive co-main-event performance, Salt Lake City provided a memorable night for MMA fans.
