Record Knockouts at UFC 332
UFC 332 Sets Knockout Records with Nine First-Round Finishes in Salt Lake City
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The event broke the previous records of seven first-round knockouts and nine total knockouts, according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.
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The card featured eight consecutive finishes, including seven straight in the first round.
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Dana White defended the event’s record amid criticism, saying: “So not every card is going to be for you. Not every card is going to go, ‘Oh, wow, this is the one I have to see.’”
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No Fight of the Night award was given; separately, six fighters received an additional $25,000 each for securing finishes.
UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3 delivered a knockout-packed night that shattered the promotion's records. The event featured 11 total knockouts and nine first-round finishes, according to ESPN, breaking previous marks of nine total and seven in round one. Natalia Silva won the vacant women's flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Wang Cong, cementing herself as the division's new champion.
The card's relentless pace included eight consecutive finishes, with seven straight knockouts in the opening round. Stadium Rant reported that four fighters earned $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Roman Kopylov, Imanol Rodriguez, Damian Pinas, and Johnny Walker. The event silenced pre-fight doubters by becoming one of the year's most action-heavy shows.
Silva Claims Flyweight Crown in Decision Battle
Natalia Silva secured the vacant women's flyweight title by defeating Wang Cong via unanimous decision. The scorecards read 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in Silva's favor. MMA Junkie noted that Silva has committed to being an active champion and will not wait for injured former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko to return.
Talbott Stops Figueiredo in Co-Main Event
Payton Talbott delivered a dominant performance in the co-main event, stopping former champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the first round. Talbott's finish added to the night's knockout barrage and earned him a spot among the evening's top performers. The victory marked a major statement win for Talbott against an established former title holder.
Eight Straight Finishes Rewrote UFC Record Books
UFC 332 featured an extraordinary run of eight consecutive finishes, with seven coming in the opening round alone. Athlon Sports reported the event broke four separate finish records in a single night, including the 11 total knockouts and nine first-round finishes. This finishing streak overcame early skepticism about the card's potential.
Dana White defended the event's record-setting nature amid criticism, saying: "So not every card is going to be for you. Not every card is going to go, 'Oh, wow, this is the one I have to see.'" Beyond the four $100,000 bonuses, six additional fighters each received $25,000 for securing finishes. No Fight of the Night award was given.
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