UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang – Full Card Predictions

Natalia Silva vs. Cong Wang

Prediction: Cong Wang to win

Natalia Silva is an outstanding technical striker. Her movement is excellent, she rarely allows opponents to land cleanly, and she understands how to win rounds without taking unnecessary risks. Cong Wang, however, brings exactly the kind of style that can disrupt Silva’s rhythm.

Wang lands 6.82 significant strikes per minute while absorbing only 2.73. She does not rely on one big shot; she closes distance behind straight punches, follows with combinations and maintains consistent pressure. Her background in Sanda, kickboxing and boxing is evident in the way she controls distance and attacks without losing her balance.

Silva will look to create space with lateral movement and kicks, but keeping Wang at long range for five rounds is a difficult assignment. Wang is the physically stronger fighter, carries real power and is extremely effective when she forces her opponent toward the fence.

The grappling threat should not be enough to completely change the matchup. Wang owns an 86 percent takedown defense rate, while Silva averages only 0.43 takedowns per 15 minutes. That makes a predominantly striking contest the most likely scenario, and I believe Wang’s volume, pressure and physical strength will become increasingly important as the fight progresses.

Wang must remain patient, cut off Silva’s exits and invest in body shots instead of simply following her around the Octagon. If she does that, she can gradually take control and force Silva to fight at a pace she does not want. I expect a highly competitive five-round contest, but Cong Wang’s sustained pressure should ultimately make the difference.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

Prediction: Payton Talbott to win

Talbott is younger, longer and capable of maintaining a much higher pace. He needs to respect Figueiredo’s counterpunching and submission game, but he should not allow that danger to make him passive.

By applying controlled pressure and working behind long combinations, Talbott can force Figueiredo onto the defensive. His size, output and ability to increase the tempo should become decisive during the second and third rounds.

King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics

Prediction: Esteban Ribovics to win

Green remains a clever and difficult striker to read, but Ribovics brings relentless activity and considerably more physical freshness. He lands 7.43 significant strikes per minute and constantly restarts his offense after every exchange.

Ribovics attacks the head, body and legs while forcing opponents to work at his pace. Green can have success with counters early, but Ribovics’ pressure and sustained output should gradually overwhelm him.

Khaos Williams vs. Roberto Soldić

Prediction: Roberto Soldić to win

Soldić’s southpaw stance, powerful left hand and body attacks make him a dangerous matchup for Williams. The former two-division KSW champion has recorded 18 knockout victories, but he is more than a reckless power puncher.

He is patient when creating openings, counters accurately and can use the clinch or his wrestling to break an opponent’s momentum. Williams carries serious knockout power of his own, but Soldić is the more complete and technically layered fighter. I expect him to control the exchanges and make a successful UFC debut.

Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov

Prediction: Roman Kopylov to win

Gautier possesses frightening power, but Kopylov is more experienced and manages his energy more effectively. He changes angles well, counters accurately and is especially dangerous with his left kick to the body.

Kopylov also owns an 89 percent takedown defense rate and has earned 12 of his 15 victories by knockout. If he remains composed through Gautier’s explosive opening attacks, his superior shot selection and experience should take over as the fight develops.

Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria

Prediction: Alden Coria to win

Rodriguez is a dangerous finisher, but Coria has the more balanced MMA game. He defends well on the feet, can transition smoothly from striking into wrestling and immediately looks to improve position on the ground.

Coria should avoid turning the opening round into an uncontrolled firefight. If he remains patient and extends the contest, his versatility and ability to make adjustments should allow him to take control.

Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev

Prediction: Andrey Pulyaev to win

Pinas is extremely dangerous early, with nine knockout victories and eight first-round finishes. Pulyaev, however, has already shown that he can remain composed under pressure and win in different ways.

He can use long punches and kicks to manage the distance, while also presenting a legitimate grappling threat. Pulyaev must avoid unnecessary exchanges during the opening minutes. Once the initial danger passes, his versatility and more measured approach should become increasingly effective.

Marcus McGhee vs. Bernardo Sopaj

Prediction: Bernardo Sopaj to win

Sopaj is younger, well-rounded and capable of creating danger in every phase of the fight. He is explosive on the feet, but he is equally comfortable transitioning to the ground and attacking submissions.

McGhee’s power demands respect, so Sopaj should mix his combinations with takedown attempts rather than giving him a predictable striking contest. If he forces McGhee to defend multiple threats, Sopaj can break his rhythm and take over the fight.

Anthony Wint vs. Lucas Armand

Prediction: Anthony Wint to win

Wint is the better athlete and has already competed against stronger opposition. His wrestling is becoming an increasingly important part of his game, and he won his most recent fight with a first-round arm-triangle choke.

Armand carries real power, but Wint can pressure him toward the fence, control the clinch and dictate where the fight takes place. His physical strength, athleticism and developing ground game give him a clear advantage in this matchup.

Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin

Prediction: Mick Parkin to win

Parkin is a natural heavyweight who advances with discipline and rarely gives opponents unnecessary openings. Walker remains unpredictable and can change a fight with one explosive attack, but Parkin operates with a much more stable structure.

Constant pressure, short combinations and the threat of takedowns should prevent Walker from finding a comfortable rhythm. Parkin’s composure and physical control make him the more reliable choice.

Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez

Prediction: Alexander Hernandez to win

Hernandez’s speed and explosiveness should be more important here than dos Anjos’ technical experience. He needs to begin assertively, change levels after his combinations and exit before the Brazilian can establish his counters.

Dos Anjos remains durable and technically sound, but Hernandez is younger, quicker and capable of producing a higher pace across three rounds. His athleticism and physical strength should be enough to secure the victory.

Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev

Prediction: Marvin Vettori to win

Vettori’s greatest weapons remain his durability, conditioning and ability to maintain physical pressure. He can constantly move forward, force clinch exchanges and turn the contest into an exhausting fight against the fence.

Naurdiev is more dangerous when given space, so Vettori must close the distance and prevent him from settling into a clean striking rhythm. If Vettori consistently applies that pressure, his control and work rate should win him the rounds.

Court McGee vs. Eric Nolan

Prediction: Eric Nolan to win

McGee brings enormous experience, but Nolan is the younger and faster fighter. He must prevent McGee from slowing the contest down and turning it into a grinding clinch battle.

Nolan should stay at range, change direction frequently and score with quick combinations before moving away. If he maintains space and immediately separates from clinch positions, his speed and activity can carry him to the decision.

Jacobe Smith vs. Bruce Whitehead

Prediction: Jacobe Smith to win

Smith enters with a perfect 12–0 record, including nine knockout victories, and builds his game around an elite wrestling foundation. He does not settle for simply completing takedowns; he establishes heavy control and immediately begins producing damaging ground offense.

Whitehead is making his UFC debut on short notice, which is an especially difficult situation against an opponent with Smith’s pace and physicality. Smith holds clear advantages in athleticism, wrestling and proven experience against UFC-level opposition. I expect him to impose his game early and produce another dominant performance.

Most Confident Picks

• Roberto Soldić to win
• Esteban Ribovics to win
• Payton Talbott to win
• Jacobe Smith to win