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Rookie Report Card: Grading every UFC 332 Octagon newcomer

You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Four rookies stepped into the Octagon this weekend (Sat., Oct. 3, 2026) at UFC 332 inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Collectively, the newcomers went 1-3 — and all…

By Alexander Behunin · MMA Mania

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Alexander Behunin graded the four debutants at UFC 332, where newcomers finished with a combined 1-3 record.
Roberto Soldic received a 'B' grade after overcoming early knockdowns to defeat welterweight contender Khaos Williams.
Anthony Romero was given a 'D' after being stopped in the first round by Marcus McGhee.

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Alexander Behunin evaluated the performances of four Octagon newcomers who debuted at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The debuting fighters went a collective 1-3 on the night, with three suffering first-round stoppage losses.

Roberto Soldic earned a 'B' grade after mounting a comeback victory over Khaos Williams following a tough opening round. Behunin gave Anthony Romero a 'D' after a stoppage loss to Marcus McGhee, awarded Bruce Whitehead a 'D-' following a 92-second knockout loss to Jacobe Smith, and handed Lucas Armand an 'F-' for a 23-second loss against Anthony Wint.

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