The UFC is returning to Utah for the first time in two years, with a new women’s champion set to be decided. UFC 332 will be held this Saturday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS.
Below, you can find predictions and analysis from 10 contributors, including editors, writers, radio hosts, and videographers.
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov
- Records: Gautier (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Kopylov (15-5 MMA, 7-5 UFC)
- Odds (as of 10/03/26): Gautier -180, Kopylov +150
- Junkie picks: Gautier 8, Kopylov 2
Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams
- Records: Soldic (21-4 MMA, UFC debut), Williams (16-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC)
- Odds (as of 10/03/26): Soldic -300, Williams +240
- Junkie picks: Soldic 8, Williams 2
King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Records: Green (36-17-1 MMA, 17-12-1 UFC), Ribovics (16-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC)
- Odds (as of 10/03/26): Green +235, Ribovics -290
- Junkie picks: Green 5, Ribovics 5
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott
- Records: Figueiredo (25-7-1 MMA, 14-7-1 UFC), Talbott (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
- Rankings: Talbott #8, Figueiredo #13
- Odds (as of 10/03/26): Figueiredo +425, Talbott -700
- Junkie picks: Talbott 10, Figueiredo 0
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong
- Records: Silva (20-5-1 MMA, undefeated 8-0 UFC), Cong (10-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC)
- Rankings: Silva #2 and #7 pound-for-pound, Cong #10
- Odds (as of 10/03/26): Silva -220, Cong +165
- Junkie picks: Silva 9, Cong 1
UFC 332 Main Card Picks from Staff
- Readers poll (160-84): Silva (80%), Talbott (87%), Ribovics (55%), Soldic (74%), Gautier (74%)
Individual Staff Picks:
- Danny Segura (177-67): Cong, Talbott, Ribovics, Soldic, Kopylov
- Matthew Wells (164-80): Silva, Talbott, Ribovics, Soldic, Gautier
- Nolan King (162-82): Silva, Talbott, Ribovics, Soldic, Gautier
- Ken Hathaway (160-84): Silva, Talbott, Green, Soldic, Gautier
- Farah Hannoun (159-85): Silva, Talbott, Green, Soldic, Gautier
- Mike Bohn (157-87): Silva, Talbott, Green, Soldic, Gautier
- Brian Garcia (154-90): Silva, Talbott, Green, Williams, Gautier
- Matt Erickson (149-95): Silva, Talbott, Ribovics, Williams, Kopylov
- George Garcia (148-96): Silva, Talbott, Green, Soldic, Gautier
- Jero Guerra (64-44): Silva, Talbott, Ribovics, Soldic, Gautier
Preliminary Card Picks
Though these do not impact staff standings, predictions were also made for the prelim fights:
- Imanol Rodriguez over Alden Coria (7-3)
- Damian Pinas over Andrey Pulyaev (10-0)
- Marcus McGhee over Anthony Romero (10-0)
- Anthony Wint over Lucas Armand (10-0)
- Johnny Walker over Mick Parkin (6-4)
- Jacobe Smith over Bruce Whitehead (10-0)
- Rafael dos Anjos over Alexander Hernandez (6-4)
- Marvin Vettori over Ismail Naurdiev (6-4)
- Court McGee over Eric Nolan (6-4)
This content was initially published on MMA Junkie under the title: “Natalia Silva or Wang Cong: Who leaves UFC 332 in SLC as new champion?”
Fan Take: This event is a landmark moment for UFC fans as it not only marks the organization’s return to Utah but also features a pivotal fight that will crown a new women’s champion, potentially reshaping the division’s landscape. The outcomes here could ignite fresh rivalries and elevate emerging talent, signaling exciting developments for the future of the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
