Roberto Soldic Survives Early Scare to Win UFC Debut at UFC 332

Roberto Soldic rebounded from a precarious opening frame to secure a unanimous decision victory over Kalinn Williams in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC 332 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. Entering the welterweight bout with a reputation as a devastating finisher, the former KSW champion had to dig deep after being dropped twice by Williams in the first round before taking control of the final two rounds.

The matchup marked the Croatian's first walk to the cage since February 2025, when he made his final appearance in One Championship. Despite the one-and-a-half-year layoff, Soldic relied on a well-rounded approach rather than hunting solely for a knockout, mixing in wrestling, ground-and-pound, a high kick, and crisp hooks to outwork his seasoned opponent across the distance.

Speaking at the UFC 332 post-fight press conference, Soldic emphasized that he had no regrets about the fight going to the judges' scorecards against a veteran who already had 11 UFC appearances. Soldic noted that he was not out to prove he had to kill somebody, but rather wanted to showcase his skills and secure the win. The newcomer, who holds a past knockout victory over former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, expressed satisfaction with his conditioning and endurance after pushing forward throughout the contest.