UFC 332 Card Under Fire

UFC 332, scheduled for October 3 in Salt Lake City, faces fan criticism over its fight card quality.

Valentina Shevchenko Injury

Valentina Shevchenko suffered a serious injury and vacated her flyweight title after initial reports of her defense against Natália Silva.

Silva and Wang for Title

Silva and Cong Wang will fight for the vacant women’s flyweight belt as the main event of UFC 332.

Figueiredo Defends Card

Former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo says fighters are ready for great fights despite fan criticism of UFC 332.

Figueiredo's Quote

Figueiredo admitted he’s frustrated by fan reactions but believes fighters are ready for great fights and what looks weak can become strong.

“About the [UFC 332] criticism, it’s a little annoying. But I’m sure that all the fighters the UFC put on the card are ready to have a great fight, you know? And what looks weak can become strong...”

Figueiredo's Co-Main Event

Figueiredo will fight Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash as the co-main event for UFC 332.

Figueiredo's Record

Figueiredo is on a two-fight skid after being submitted by Song Yadong at UFC Macau earlier this year.

Silva's Record

Silva is 8-0 since joining the UFC in 2022 and defeated three former UFC champions in her last three fights.

Wang's Background

Wang has won four-straight bouts since her 2024 upset loss to Gabriella Fernandes and defeated Shevchenko in a kickboxing title fight in 2015.

Figueiredo's Stance

Figueiredo says he’s happy with the UFC valuing him and giving him great fights and cards despite complications on the card.

“I’m happy, man. Once again, I see the UFC valuing me, giving me great fights, great cards.”