UFC 332 lineup finalized with Johnny Walker's heavyweight debut scheduled
MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
UFC 332 has added several key matchups to its card for the Oct. 3 event at Delta Center, Salt Lake City. Among the notable bouts, former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker will make his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin. Walker had initially aimed to transition divisions earlier this month but faced a cancellation. Former middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori is also set to fight Ismail Naurdiev, looking to end a four-fight losing streak. Additional fights include Deiveson Figueiredo against Payton Talbott, and attractive matchups featuring top middleweight prospects. The full lineup awaits final confirmation of the main event.
- •Johnny Walker faces Mick Parkin in heavyweight debut at UFC 332.
- •Marvin Vettori aims to stop a four-fight losing streak against Ismail Naurdiev.
- •Deiveson Figueiredo will compete against Payton Talbott in a bantamweight bout.
- •UFC 332 is scheduled for Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
- •Lineup includes top middleweight prospects Ateba Gautier and Damian Pinas.
- 3:30 PMMMA Fighting — UFC 332 adds several new bouts, including Johnny Walker’s heavyweight debut
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 332 adds several new bouts, including Johnny Walker’s heavyweight debut
"MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 10: Johnny Walker of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-in at Kaseya Center on April 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) UFC 332 is taking shape with a slew of fight announcements, though a headlining attraction is yet to be made official. On Tuesday, the UFC officially announced several fights for the Oct. 3 event, which takes place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, including a previously reported bantamweight matchup between two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott. See the new bouts below. High-altitude scraps in SLC ➡️⛰️ Tickets go on sale for #UFC332 THIS WEEK! pic.twitter.com/9G2Iymkq5L — UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2026 More Salt Lake City fights 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7oB2oHbDvu — UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2026 A main event for UFC 332 is still to be determined. Several intriguing names are now set to compete on Oct. 3, with former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker (22-10, 1 NC) making his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin (10-1). Walker was originally scheduled to change divisions at UFC Belgrade in August before losing opponent Ante Delija for undisclosed reasons. One-time middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) makes his first appearance of 2026 as he looks to snap a four-fight losing streak when he takes on Ismail Naurdiev (25-8). Top middleweight prospects Ateba Gautier (11-1) and Damian Pinas (10-1) are also in action against Roman Kopylov (15-5) and Andrey Pulyaev (10-5), respectively. Other bouts official for UFC 332 include Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) vs. Alden Coria (13-3, 1 NC), and Utah’s own Court McGee (22-14) facing Tom Nolan (11-1). See the updated UFC 332 lineup below. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdierv Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria Court McGee vs. Tom Nolan
"Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut at UFC 332 against Mick Parkin
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External links- MMA FightingAug 18, 2026, 3:30 PMUFC 332 adds several new bouts, including Johnny Walker’s heavyweight debut
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 10: Johnny Walker of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 327 ceremonial weigh-in at Kaseya Center on April 10, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) UFC 332 is taking shape with a slew of fight announcements, though a headlining attraction is yet to be made official. On Tuesday, the UFC officially announced several fights for the Oct. 3 event, which takes place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, including a previously reported bantamweight matchup between two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Payton Talbott. See the new bouts below. High-altitude scraps in SLC ➡️⛰️ Tickets go on sale for #UFC332 THIS WEEK! pic.twitter.com/9G2Iymkq5L — UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2026 More Salt Lake City fights 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7oB2oHbDvu — UFC (@ufc) August 18, 2026 A main event for UFC 332 is still to be determined. Several intriguing names are now set to compete on Oct. 3, with former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker (22-10, 1 NC) making his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin (10-1). Walker was originally scheduled to change divisions at UFC Belgrade in August before losing opponent Ante Delija for undisclosed reasons. One-time middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) makes his first appearance of 2026 as he looks to snap a four-fight losing streak when he takes on Ismail Naurdiev (25-8). Top middleweight prospects Ateba Gautier (11-1) and Damian Pinas (10-1) are also in action against Roman Kopylov (15-5) and Andrey Pulyaev (10-5), respectively. Other bouts official for UFC 332 include Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) vs. Alden Coria (13-3, 1 NC), and Utah’s own Court McGee (22-14) facing Tom Nolan (11-1). See the updated UFC 332 lineup below. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdierv Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria Court McGee vs. Tom Nolan
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 3:30 PMUFC 332 adds several new bouts, including Johnny Walker’s heavyweight debut
Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut at UFC 332 against Mick Parkin
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