UFC TONIGHT: Fight By Fight Preview | UFC 332: Silva vs Wang

Silva has been lights out since arriving in the UFC, amassing an 8-0 record to push her overall winning streak to 14 with her last three wins coming against former champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas. The 29-year-old Brazilian has excellent speed, a kick-heavy striking base, and tremendous footwork to keep opponents frustrated while frequently landing without getting hit in return.

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Not to be outdone, Wang owns the highest striking differential in the division and is the most accurate striker in the division’s history, setting the stage for what should be a striker’s delight. “The Joker” has posted four straight wins, most recently out-working Tracy Cortez at UFC 329.

Because of their shared focus on striking, the grappling entanglements in this fight could end up being pivotal, as Wang has shown a willingness to work from the clinch or top position, and Silva has good timing on her shots. Another interesting wrinkle here is that it’s the first main event assignment in the UFC for either woman, meaning the potential for five rounds — at altitude as well —could definitely be a factor in the outcome.

Additional Main Card Matchups

Deiveson Figueiredo vs Payton Talbott

Bantamweights occupy the co-main event position this weekend as Deiveson Figueiredo tries to slow the momentum of returning rising star Payton Talbott.

A member of the Dana White’s Contender Series Class of ’22, Ribovics has been must-see TV over his last seven outings, posting a 5-2 record with three Fight of the Night bonuses and a Fight of the Year contender in 2024. Nost recently, he tallied a second-round finish of Brazilian veteran Edson Barboza. 

This is one of those matchups that underscores how deep and talented the division is; there is little chance this contest disappoints.

Roberto Soldic vs Khaos Williams

Roberto Soldic finally makes his way to the Octagon after being high on UFC fans’ wishlist when he hit free agency a couple years ago, debuting opposite perpetual knockout threat Khaos Williams.

Similar to UFC Paris headliner Salahdine Parnasse, Soldic was a two-division champion under the KSW banner, twice holding the welterweight title while adding the middleweight strap to his mantle a few years later. He has the track record and talent to step right in and be a threat in the 170-pound ranks starting this weekend.

Kopylov is a classic, ecosystem veteran — someone that is clearly too skilled to face newcomers, while also struggling to clear the hurdles standing between himself and the top-16. He’s 7-3 over his last 10 fights with five finishes and should be a tremendous measuring stick for Gautier here.

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This is the type of fight people have been waiting to see Gautier in since his competitive battle with Pulyaev at the start of the year. These are the kinds of tests he needs to pass in order to take another step forward but will also show if more developmental time is needed.

Preliminary Card Pairings

Imanol Rodriguez vs Alden Coria

Talented flyweights clash here as TUF alum and DWCS grad Imanol Rodriguez faces off with divisional dark horse Alden Coria.

Rodriguez advanced to the semifinals of TUF 33, losing to eventual winner Joseph Morales by split decision before earning a contract last year on Contender Series and finishing Kevin Borjas in his debut. Coria has followed up his short-notice stoppage win over Alessandro Costa at Noche UFC 2024 with consecutive decision wins this year to move to 3-0 inside the Octagon and extend his overall unbeaten streak to seven.

Damian Pinas vs Andrey Pulyaev

Damian Pinas looks to continue following in the footsteps of Gautier as the latest Contender Series middleweight monster prospect as he steps in with Andrey Pulyaev this weekend.

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Hailing from Suriname and fighting out of Aruba, the 24-year-old Pinas has earned consecutive “death touch” finishes over Wes Schultz and Cesar Almeida to move to 10-1 overall while maintaining his 100-percent finishing rate. Pulyaev returns looking to avoid a three-fight slide after getting stopped by Nursulton Ruziboev in June following his loss to Gautier in January.

Marcus McGhee vs Anthony Romero

Veteran bantamweight Marcus McGhee jumps back into the fray for a meeting with UFC newcomer Anthony Romero, who steps in on three days' notice for an injured Benardo Sopaj.

Johnny Walker vs Mick Parkin

Johnny Walker makes his long-awaited heavyweight debut this weekend, stepping in with once-beaten British prospect Mick Parkin.

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After 16 starts at light heavyweight, Walker moves up for the first time in his UFC career, bringing his rare combination of speed, power, and awkwardness to the big boy ranks in hopes of being able to thrive while not cutting as much weight. Parkin competes for the first time since March ’25 when he suffered his first loss, seeking an expedient return to the win column and to restart his march forward in the division.

Rafael Dos Anjos vs Alexander Hernandez

Former lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos returns to action for the first time in nearly two full years, returning to the 155-pound rank for a meeting with Alexander Hernandez.

Marvin Vettori vs Ismail Naurdiev

Marvin Vettori and Ismail Naurdiev clash in a battle of middleweights looking to progress forward up the divisional ranks.

The former title challenger Vettori makes his 2026 debut with designs on halting a four-fight slide, hopeful that a return to training at his old home, Kings MMA, can produce a return to his winning ways. Naurdiev has gone 2-1 since returning to the UFC as a middleweight, most recently collecting a first-round knockout win over Ryan Loder last November in Qatar.

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Court McGee vs Eric Nolan

Utah native Court McGee wraps up his fighting career at home in a clash with New Jersey’s Eric Nolan.

Winner of the middleweight competition on Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter, McGee has been a symbol of perseverance and professionalism throughout his 24-fight UFC career and now looks to step away with a victory in front of family and friends in SLC. Nolan has been in tough in his first two UFC appearances, landing on the wrong side of the results in bouts with unbeaten prospect Baisangur Susurkaev (up a division and on short notice) and Farman Hasanov.