UFC 332 Picks, Odds & Predictions
The vacant women’s flyweight title is on the line in Salt Lake City, where Natalia Silva meets Wang Cong in the main event. Payton Talbott faces two-time former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight crossroads fight. Three more main card bouts could end in highlight-reel finishes.
Let’s take a look and break down the UFC 332 main card with our predictions and pick for each fight.
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong
| Platform | Silva | Wang |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 66% | 35% |
| Polymarket | 66% | 35% |
| FanDuel | -205 | +164 |
Silva (20-5-1) is the more seasoned fighter, with more than 25 professional bouts and a steady record of beating a wide range of flyweight styles. Her best route to the belt is to control distance with a long jab and stiff low kicks, then turn the fight into a clinch battle on her terms. Silva is at her best when she breaks an opponent’s rhythm with level changes and heavy body work, so Wang never gets to set her feet.
If she fights to her strengths, Silva can win rounds from the outside. She can then attack Wang’s legs and lead hand so the Chinese challenger has to reset after every exchange. Over five rounds, an opponent who keeps her pace high from the opening bell usually breaks down. Silva also has enough of a submission game to threaten from top position if Wang shoots and gets stuck.
Wang (10-1) arrives unbeaten in the UFC era of her career and has forced herself into title contention with relentless forward pressure. Her path is to crowd Silva, take the center of the cage and make the fight ugly. She wants short punches in the pocket, hard clinch entries and takedown attempts that rob Silva of her kicking range. If Wang can slow the fight into a grinding grind against the fence, she can steal rounds on control time and activity.
The danger for Wang is that Silva gets the better of the long exchanges. Pressure fighters live and die by their entries. Silva should consistently catch Wang on the way in with straight punches, knees and sharp clinch exits. In the late rounds, Wang’s volume should dip as Silva keeps pumping the jab and landing kicks to the body and legs.
Expect a competitive first two rounds as Wang finds her range and tests Silva’s takedown defense. From the third round onward, Silva’s experience should create separation. She is the more complete striker and the better fight-to-fight problem solver, and championship rounds favor the fighter who can still win exchanges while tired.
Prediction: Natalia Silva defeats Wang Cong by unanimous decision.
Pick: Natalia Silva
Payton Talbott vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
| Platform | Talbott | Figueiredo |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 85% | 16% |
| Polymarket | 85% | 16% |
| FanDuel | -750 | +490 |
Talbott (11-1) is one of the most exciting young bantamweights on the roster, and this is his chance to beat a former champion who built his career on violence. Figueiredo (25-7-1) is a two-time flyweight titleholder, a heavy-handed pressure fighter and a dangerous grappler with a long history of finishing opponents. Everything about this fight comes down to whether Figueiredo’s experience can offset Talbott’s size, athleticism and sharper striking.
Talbott wins by using his length and speed from the start. His jab, quick feints and clean counter right hand give him an edge in space, and he can deliver damage before Figueiredo closes the gap. Talbott should also mix in body kicks and a long front-leg teep to stop Figueiredo from loading up on his lead hook. If the young contender stays disciplined and lets his cardio and range work for him, he can pile up damage in the first two rounds.
The key to the finish is Talbott’s combination of volume and accuracy. Figueiredo has a history of absorbing shots in order to land his own, and a patient, high-volume striker can make that approach very costly. Talbott does not need to rush a knockout. He can score steadily with straight punches, take Figueiredo’s forward momentum, and finish when the former champion’s reactions slow.
Figueiredo’s route to the upset runs through his one-punch power and strong wrestling. He wants to close the distance behind a feint, throw heavy leg kicks and attack the body, then force Talbott into a grappling exchange. A well-timed counter hook as Talbott steps in could end the night instantly, and Figueiredo’s clinch trips and scrambles give him a way to disrupt the rhythm of a taller striker.
The problem is that Figueiredo is now fighting up in weight and has to deal with a bigger, faster opponent for 15 minutes. He will have moments early, especially if he lands a leg kick or a clean right hand. But if Talbott survives those spots, the fight should tilt strongly toward the younger man as he finds a rhythm and starts to land at will.
Prediction: Payton Talbott defeats Deiveson Figueiredo by third-round TKO.
Pick: Payton Talbott
Esteban Ribovics vs. King Green
| Platform | Ribovics | Green |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 67% | 34% |
| Polymarket | 67% | 34% |
| FanDuel | -240 | +190 |
This lightweight fight pits a hard-nosed striker looking for his signature win against a 40-year-old veteran who has found a second wind. Esteban Ribovics (16-3) has long been one of the most exciting lightweights on the roster but still lacks a defining UFC victory. King Green (36-17-1) has won four straight and brings the kind of veteran wiles that give younger fighters trouble.
Ribovics wins by dictating the pace. He has the speed, the volume and the physicality to turn this into a high-tempo fight that wears Green down. Ribovics should throw combinations to the head and body, use his lead leg to check Green’s counters, and keep his feet moving so he never stands directly in front of the veteran’s right hand.
The Argentine’s best weapon is his work rate. If Ribovics keeps his punches in bunches and mixes in level changes to force reactions, Green will have to defend multiple phases at once. The veteran can be dangerous in transition, so Ribovics must avoid getting reckless on entries. Controlled aggression, a steady body attack and a refusal to give Green time to set his feet are the keys.
Green’s route to the upset is the one he has used during his current run. He wants to make the fight awkward, use his experience to counter in the pocket and look for the single clean shot that changes everything. With 54 professional fights, Green knows how to bait an opponent into an overextended attack. He also has the grappling background to turn any wild exchange into a scramble and sap the energy of a younger fighter.
His age and the volume Ribovics will bring are the major concerns. Green cannot afford to give away rounds early and hope to rally late, because Ribovics’ output tends to snowball. The veteran will have moments, particularly if Ribovics gets too comfortable with his hands low, but over three rounds the younger fighter’s activity should take over.
Expect a competitive fight with a mid-fight surge from Ribovics. The tempo and body work will begin to pay off in the second round, and the fight will become increasingly one-sided as Green slows. Ribovics gets the finish or a dominant decision.
Prediction: Esteban Ribovics defeats King Green by unanimous decision.
Pick: Esteban Ribovics
Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams
| Platform | Soldic | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 69% | 32% |
| Polymarket | 69% | 32% |
| FanDuel | -265 | +210 |
Roberto Soldic (21-4) makes his UFC debut against Khaos Williams (16-5) in a welterweight collision that should produce fireworks. Soldic is known for his devastating knockout power from his time in KSW, while Williams has plenty of power of his own and has built a reputation as one of the division’s biggest punchers.
Soldic wins by bringing his calculated aggression to the UFC stage. He is a heavy-handed pressure fighter who stalks forward behind a stiff jab and looks to land a thunderous left hook or right hand. His key skills are footwork, cage cutting and short, powerful combinations. If Soldic can force Williams backward and eliminate his lateral movement, the fight will be fought on the terms the Croatian wants.
The newcomer should also have a clear edge in grappling. If Williams starts to land his own heavy shots, Soldic can use level changes and clinch work to blunt the power. His wrestling and top control give him a safety valve that most pure strikers cannot match. The best version of Soldic is patient, makes Williams pay for every mistake and finishes in the moment of weakness.
Williams will not go quietly. His path to victory is built around his raw power and his trademark first-punch speed. He wants to land a left hook or a straight right when Soldic steps in, and the explosiveness can swing a fight with one connection. Williams also has the athleticism to circle off the cage and reset when pressure starts to build.
The risk for Williams is that Soldic may take a shot and keep coming. The Croatian has shown he can absorb punishment while remaining dangerous, and that kind of resilience can frustrate a puncher who needs the first strike to land cleanly. Williams also has to be careful about the early exchanges, because Soldic’s accuracy and timing make him one of the most dangerous finishers at 170 pounds.
This should be a high-variance fight with huge knockout potential on both sides. The more likely scenario is that Soldic’s pressure and better defensive structure wear down Williams, who has to take more risks as the rounds go by. Soldic’s power finally lands in the second round, ending the contest.
Prediction: Roberto Soldic defeats Khaos Williams by second-round TKO.
Pick: Roberto Soldic
Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov
| Platform | Gautier | Kopylov |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | 69% | 31% |
| Polymarket | 69% | 32% |
| FanDuel | -245 | +194 |
Ateba Gautier (11-1) is 5-0 in the UFC and brings a powerful, athletic style into a middleweight fight against Roman Kopylov (15-5). Statistically the two are close on the feet, with Gautier landing 4.4 significant strikes per minute at 48% accuracy and Kopylov landing 4.6 per minute at 50%. That makes this fight a battle of physical tools versus polished technique.
Gautier wins by leveraging his size and explosiveness. He wants to get Kopylov into a firefight where his power and athleticism give him a clear edge. The key tools are heavy leg kicks, a snapping jab and the ability to follow a hurt opponent with devastating accuracy. If he can establish the jab early and control distance, he can keep Kopylov from settling into his rhythm.
Gautier should also use his wrestling and clinch strength to bully Kopylov along the fence. The undefeated UFC fighter has repeatedly won by making opponents uncomfortable, and he does not need to dominate every minute to take rounds. His finishing instinct is the major factor. When he lands a clean shot, he follows it with the kind of violent urgency that has ended multiple fights early.
Kopylov, a seasoned Russian striker, has a smart path to the upset. He is the more technical boxer and a patient counter-fighter who excels when opponents become predictable. Kopylov can bait Gautier into overreaching, slip the jab and land short left hooks and straight rights down the middle. He also has the cardio to extend a fight into the later rounds, where his composure can take over.
To pull this off, Kopylov must avoid the early storm. Gautier’s athleticism is at its peak in the first round, and Kopylov cannot let himself be pinned against the cage. If he manages to survive the first five minutes and make Gautier miss, the pace of the fight will change. But Gautier is dangerous at every stage, and his raw power makes any mistake costly.
I expect Gautier to start fast, test Kopylov with leg kicks and body shots, and then find a gap in the Russian’s guard. The fight should be competitive for a stretch, but Gautier’s physical advantages and finishing ability should eventually show. He closes the show late in the second round.
Prediction: Ateba Gautier defeats Roman Kopylov by second-round TKO.
Pick: Ateba Gautier