UFC Veterans Compete in Combat Sports Oct. 2-4

UFC veterans engaged in various combat sports from October 2 to 4, 2026. The UFC 332 fight card featured a vacant championship showdown between top contenders Natalia Silva and Wang Cong on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In the lead-up to the event, anticipation grew among fans, especially as multiple storylines unfolded around UFC 332. Notably, Payton Talbott prepared for his bout against Deiveson Figueiredo. The card faced some criticism, with observers deeming it one of the least appealing in recent memory.

Veteran fighters also showcased their skills on the regional scene during this period. Previous fighters had contrasting results, with James Llontop earning a TKO win against Ricardo Romero at Inka 61 and Salim Touahri suffering a unanimous decision loss to Daniel Rutkowski at MMA Attack 7. Alex Oliveira faced a knockout loss to Juan Pablo Varela at LMC 3, while Karlos Vemola secured a TKO victory over Frederic Vosgrone at OKTAGON 94.

Other notable results included Darren Till winning by unanimous decision against Yoel Romero at BKFC 94, while Braxton Smith lost via TKO to Khetag Sabeev at Peak Fighting 54. Tony Ferguson triumphed with a knockout against Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie at Cejudo vs. Walton (boxing), whereas Henry Cejudo earned a split decision win against Javon Walton at the same event.

Looking to the upcoming fights, several former UFC fighters were set to compete. Jose Torres squared off against Wagner Noronha on October 2 at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA, while Landon Quinones faced Elias Santos on the same day. Kurt Holobaugh was lined up against Jhonasky Sojo also on October 2. Additionally, Anthony Smith prepared to meet Jordan Heiderman at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.

Further, Brok Weaver was to box Dayan Depestre at BoxFest XXI on October 2, while Darrick Minner waged a battle against Sean Wilson at DCS 111. Lastly, Houston Alexander was scheduled to face Joey Munoz at DCS 111 on the same day.