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Marcus McGhee faces Benardo Sopaj at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Marcus McGhee faces Benardo Sopaj at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

Summary

The UFC announced that Marcus McGhee will fight Benardo Sopaj at UFC 332, scheduled for October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. McGhee, currently ranked No. 15 in the bantamweight division, aims to defend his position against the unranked Sopaj. This matchup follows McGhee's June victory over John Yannis and his previous defeat to Petr Yan. Sopaj enters the contest riding back-to-back wins, including a unanimous decision over Ricky Turcios and a submission victory against Timmy Cuamba. The promotion officially confirmed the pairing during the UFC Paris broadcast to bolster the preliminary card for the upcoming event. Both fighters look to secure their standing in the division as they prepare for the scheduled October bout.

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By the Numbers

•UFC 332 takes place October 3 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City
•Marcus McGhee enters the fight as the No. 15 ranked bantamweight
•Benardo Sopaj currently holds a two-fight winning streak
•The bout is officially scheduled for the preliminary card

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Intriguing Bantamweight Fight Added to UFC 332 in Salt Lake City

What they're saying

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On October 3, the UFC goes to Salt Lake City, Utah. In the bantamweight division, Marcus McGhee faces Benardo Sopaj at UFC 332 in the Delta Center. McGhee has to defend his ranking against the up-and-coming Albanian fighter.Multiple sources have confirmed the booking to Heavy.com after an initial report from Connected MMA. The UFC also […] The post Intriguing Bantamweight Fight Added to UFC 332 in Salt Lake City appeared first on HEAVY.
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