Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut among seven bouts added to UFC 332

UFC 332 has added seven confirmed bouts for its October 3 card at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, with a main event still to be announced.

The headline addition is former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker (22-10, 1 NC), who makes his long-awaited heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin (10-1). Walker was originally scheduled to move up to heavyweight at UFC Belgrade in August, but that plan fell apart when opponent Ante Delija withdrew for undisclosed reasons.

Also confirmed is a bantamweight matchup between two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and unbeaten prospect Payton Talbott — a bout that had been previously reported but is now officially on the books.

One-time middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori (19-10-1) returns for his first fight of 2026, taking on Ismail Naurdiev (25-8) as he looks to end a four-fight losing streak that has stalled a career that once put him within reach of the belt.

The card also features a pair of rising middleweight prospects. Ateba Gautier (11-1) faces Roman Kopylov (15-5), while Damian Pinas (10-1) takes on Andrey Pulyaev (10-5).

Rounding out the announced lineup, unbeaten Imanol Rodriguez (7-0) meets Alden Coria (13-3, 1 NC), and Utah native Court McGee (22-14) fights Tom Nolan (11-1) in what figures to be a crowd-friendly local matchup.

UFC 332 — Current Lineup

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott

Johnny Walker vs. Mick Parkin

Marvin Vettori vs. Ismail Naurdiev

Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov

Damian Pinas vs. Andrey Pulyaev

Imanol Rodriguez vs. Alden Coria

Court McGee vs. Tom Nolan