Roberto Soldic overcomes early knockdowns to win UFC debut

Roberto Soldic recovered from being dropped twice in the first round to defeat Kalinn Williams via unanimous decision in his UFC debut at UFC 332 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. The former KSW champion controlled much of the final two rounds after a shaky opening frame, crediting Williams' durability and experience for the competitive matchup. Soldic said he deliberately avoided chasing a knockout, prioritizing a disciplined win over proving his power. Soldic had not fought since February 2025, his final bout in One Championship, and expressed satisfaction with his conditioning after the layoff. He enters a deep welterweight division holding a knockout win over former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.