UFC 332 features record knockouts but raises matchmaking concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
UFC 332 achieved a record 11 knockouts, including seven first-round finishes, during the event held recently. Critics of the card had concerns about the quality of the fighters, with some veterans facing younger competitors perceived as mismatches. The promotion's strategy in matchmaking has sparked debate about prioritizing violence over competitive balance. Despite the success in terms of entertainment value, observers feel that the UFC should reassess its approach to fighter matchups moving forward.
- •UFC 332 recorded 11 knockouts, a promotional record.
- •Critics questioned the quality of fighters on the card.
- •Three fighters over 40 were stopped in their bouts.
- •Debate continues about the promotion's matchmaking strategy.
- •Fighters Talbott and Figueiredo faced significant skill disparities.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Opinion: UFC 332 made Dana White look right, but there's a bigger problem
"UFC 332 silenced critics with a record 11 knockouts, but its explosive success raises uncomfortable questions about the promotion’s matchmaking strategy.
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