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Roberto Soldic Survives Early Knockdowns to Win UFC Debut

The dominant late rounds and unanimous decision in Salt Lake City show Soldic can carry his international résumé into the UFC and put him in line for higher‑profile welterweight matchups.

Overview

  • Roberto Soldic won his octagon debut at UFC 332 on Saturday with a unanimous decision over Khaos Williams, the judges scoring the bout 29-28, 29-27, and 29-27 and two judges awarding a 10-8 second round.
  • Williams knocked Soldic down twice in the opening round but Soldic recovered to control rounds two and three with heavy body and head strikes and extended ground work that kept Williams on the defensive.
  • Soldic entered the fight as a high‑profile free‑agent signing after a run as a two‑division KSW champion and a three-fight stint in ONE Championship, and he had not fought in MMA since February 2025.
  • In his post-fight interview Soldic praised Williams’ toughness, said he enjoyed the U.S. crowd and declared he will fight whoever the UFC matchmakers—Dana White, Hunter Campbell or Sean Shelby—offer next.
  • The result confirms Soldic’s power and versatility on the UFC stage and creates pressure on matchmakers to decide whether to fast-track him into ranked welterweight fights as he looks to increase activity.