UFC 332 roundtable: Should this be a numbered UFC event?
Key Points:
- UFC 332, headlined by a last-minute vacant women's flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong, is widely criticized as a low-standard, lackluster event, especially after Valentina Shevchenko's injury withdrawal.
- Analysts agree the card does not meet the expectations for a numbered UFC pay-per-view event and suggest it would have been more appropriate as a Fight Night, with the main event considered particularly weak and unrepresentative of a true title fight.
- The winner of Silva vs. Wang is expected to rank near the bottom of UFC champions historically, given the absence of Shevchenko, one of the most dominant champions, which diminishes the legitimacy of the title at stake.
- Notable undercard fights drawing attention include Roberto Soldic’s UFC debut, the lightweight bout between King Green and Esteban Ribovics which has "Fight of the Year" potential, and Rafael dos Anjos vs. Alexander Hernandez, a matchup seen as intriguing due to RDA’s recent career struggles and hiatus.
- Overall, UFC 332 is viewed as a forgettable event with a questionable main event and card quality, raising concerns about the UFC's standards for numbered events and fan tolerance.