Here’s MMAmania.com’s UFC 332 betting odds ‘Weekend Lock’ … what’s yours?

UFC 332 is less than 24 hours away and will take place this weekend (Sat., Oct. 3, 2026) at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The main event features the vacant UFC Flyweight championship between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. MMAmania.com's "Weekend Lock" series shares one bet they believe will succeed in Salt Lake City. Readers are invited to share their own top UFC 332 betting lock in the comments section below.

This week's lock is Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov Over 1.5 Rounds (-155). Gautier, a 24-year-old middleweight prospect, has finished nine of his 11 professional victories, including four of his five UFC wins. He's a powerful fighter with a scary combination, but Kopylov, the Russian opponent, is an experienced and durable fighter.

Kopylov has never been stopped by strikes in his career and has five career losses, with all three decisions and two submissions. Gautier's striking is likely Kopylov's downfall, as Kopylov has only gone under 1.5 rounds once in his UFC career.

However, Kopylov's experience and striking ability could make this fight more interesting, especially if he survives Gautier's initial assault. The outcome remains uncertain, with Gautier's powerful striking potentially ending the fight early, while Kopylov's durability and experience could keep the fight going. Ultimately, if the violence holds off for seven-and-a-half minutes, Ateba Gautier via TKO/KO/DQ (-110) is the recommended bet.