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UFC 332 Main Event Sparks Fan Outrage
9 Sep
Summary
- Natalia Silva will face Wang Cong for the vacant Women's Flyweight title.
- Fans and Brendan Schaub heavily criticized the booking of the main event.
- The event is scheduled for October 3, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently announced Natalia Silva would face Wang Cong for the vacant Women's Flyweight title at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026. This announcement, set to occur inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, was met with widespread fan criticism.
Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub voiced strong disapproval, calling the matchup "the worst UFC main event in MMA history." He suggested that the shift away from pay-per-view sales reduces the UFC's incentive to book star-studded numbered events, leading to such underwhelming headliners. Schaub questioned the decision-makers who approved Silva vs. Wang as a main event.
Despite the controversy surrounding the headliner, UFC 332 boasts a strong undercard. Notable matchups include King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics and Khaos Williams vs. Roberto Soldic. The event also features Johnny Walker's Heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin. This card suggests that while main events may suffer, other fights remain compelling.
The criticism highlights a potential downside of UFC's new broadcast model, where fan engagement with numbered events may decrease due to less pressure on the promotion to deliver star power. Fans might need to adjust to such uneven cards as a tradeoff for the absence of traditional pay-per-view events.
