Deiveson Figueiredo defends UFC 332 card from criticism: ‘It’s a little annoying’

The UFC is taking a championship bout to its upcoming trip to Salt Lake City on Oct. 3, but the actual match-up — and depth of the UFC 332 card — have drawn fierce criticism from fans and pundits since its official announcement.

Natalia Silva and Wang Cong headline the numbered event at the Delta Center, a battle for a flyweight belt that was made vacant due to an injury to champion Valentina Shevchenko. Rising prospect Payton Talbott meets Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event, with the former flyweight king trying to rebound from an uncomfortable 1-4 run.

The main card of UFC 332 also includes King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics, Khaos William