Deiveson Figueiredo Addresses Public Criticism of UFC 332 Fight Card

Deiveson Figueiredo has publicly addressed the recent backlash surrounding the upcoming UFC 332 event scheduled for October 3 in Salt Lake City. Since the official announcement of the card, which features a headlining bout between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong, the promotion has faced significant scrutiny from fans and pundits regarding the overall depth of the event.

Figueiredo described the negative reactions as 'a little annoying,' suggesting that the criticism directed at the match-up and the card's construction is unwarranted. Despite the vocal disapproval from sections of the MMA community, the former champion expressed frustration with the narrative that the card lacks the necessary prestige for a numbered UFC event.

The criticism has centered on the decision to place a non-title women’s flyweight bout at the top of a numbered card, a structure that has invited debate about the UFC’s current approach to main events. While high-level championship matches are often expected for numbered shows, the UFC has proceeded with the Silva versus Cong pairing for the Delta Center event. Figueiredo’s comments highlight the tension between athlete perspective and fan expectations regarding event quality and matchmaking standards as the promotion prepares to head to Utah.

Source: MMA Fighting.