Roberto Soldic Wins UFC 332 Debut

Roberto Soldic earned a unanimous decision over Khaos Williams in his long-awaited octagon debut at UFC 332, recovering from early difficulties to take control as the fight progressed. The judges scored the contest 29-28, 29-27 and 29-27 for Soldic after a bout in which he combined solid striking with groundwork. Roberto Soldic faced immediate adversity in the opening round, but he remained composed enough to build momentum and finish the contest in a stronger position.

The UFC 332 result gave Roberto Soldic a successful first appearance in the octagon after a performance that changed noticeably from the opening exchanges. Williams found success early with inside kicks and a combination that produced a flash knockdown. Soldic got back to his feet quickly, yet Williams continued to counter as Soldic looked for a major shot. Roberto Soldic went down again after landing a punch and receiving a response from Williams, but he returned to his feet without issue. The early action made Soldic’s later control central to the decision rather than incidental to it.

How Roberto Soldic Turned the Fight

Roberto Soldic’s first-round challenge was clear. Williams opened with inside kicks before landing the combination that sent Soldic down in a flash knockdown. Williams appeared settled into a rhythm while Soldic looked stiff during the early exchanges. Roberto Soldic landed a solid punch of his own, but Williams fired back and Soldic went down again. Soldic was still searching for the big shot while Williams was prepared to counter and land in succession. Roberto Soldic answered by pursuing a takedown before the first round ended. He did not mount much damage before the horn, but the takedown offered a different route into the fight after the striking exchanges had been difficult. The sequence also showed that Soldic could continue working despite the early knockdowns rather than allowing the opening round to determine the rest of the contest. The second round brought the more sustained shift. Roberto Soldic started finding a home for some of his best strikes as Williams began to slow. A straight left to the body hurt Williams, and Soldic opened up while his confidence grew. When the fight reached the floor, Soldic ended up on top and delivered vicious ground and pound. Williams survived until the horn, but Soldic’s second-round work placed the fight on a different trajectory from the opening period.

Roberto Soldic continued to work in the final round without overextending himself. His left hand kept landing, although he remained cautious about giving Williams an opportunity to return to the fight. That restraint was part of the closing pattern: Soldic produced another takedown, took Williams’ back and maintained his position as the contest came to a close. The scorecards reflected the outcome of that recovery. One judge awarded Soldic the fight 29-28, while the other two cards read 29-27. Those numbers confirm that all three judges had Roberto Soldic ahead, with two seeing a wider margin. The result was not built around one late finishing sequence. Instead, Soldic’s comeback featured body work, left-hand strikes, top control, ground and pound, another takedown and back control across the latter stages of the fight.

Roberto Soldic Begins His UFC Run

Roberto Soldic entered UFC 332 as a veteran welterweight and a key free-agent pickup for the UFC. His debut win showed the elements highlighted in the contest: striking that improved after a difficult start, takedown attempts, control from top position and a measured approach in the final round. The report described Soldic as a ONE veteran, adding context to an octagon debut that was long awaited rather than a first professional appearance. After the victory, Roberto Soldic praised both the crowd and Williams. “I like USA crowd,” Soldic said. “He take so many shots, he has a great chin. I see experience and Khaos is an amazing fighter. He hits hard. A tough opponent to welcome me here.” The remarks matched the fight’s early danger and Williams’ ability to survive Soldic’s ground-and-pound attack in the second round. Roberto Soldic now looks to jump into the deep end of the welterweight division while hoping to increase his activity after long stretches without fights in recent years. The UFC 332 decision provides the first result of that octagon run, with the debut defined by recovery as much as by the final score.

• Roberto Soldic recovered after Williams scored a flash knockdown and later sent Soldic down again in the opening round.
• Roberto Soldic built his victory through improved striking, a body shot, top control, ground and pound, a final-round takedown and back control.

Roberto Soldic’s UFC 332 debut required him to withstand Williams’ early success before he could impose his own offense. By finding his strikes in the second round, working from top position and closing with further control in the third, Roberto Soldic earned the unanimous decision and began his octagon career with a win.