Roberto Soldic began his UFC run with a unanimous-decision win over Khaos Williams at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. The judges awarded Soldic the bout after three competitive welterweight rounds, giving the former two-division KSW champion a successful Octagon debut.
Soldic entered the fight carrying the expectations attached to his knockout-heavy record and his run at the top of KSW. Williams brought the more familiar UFC resume and the kind of power that had made him a dangerous opponent for a debuting newcomer. The result gave Soldic a measured first step rather than the early finish many expected from the matchup.
Soldic Handles Williams In His First UFC Fight
The opening exchanges showed Soldic trying to establish his timing while Williams looked for opportunities to make the fight physical. Soldic’s experience in high-level international competition helped him stay composed when Williams threatened with his hands. Instead of forcing a reckless exchange, Soldic built his offense through clean connections and positional control.
Williams remained dangerous throughout the contest, but Soldic’s consistency separated the two fighters on the scorecards. The Croatian’s ability to mix his striking with disciplined defensive work kept him from giving Williams the kind of prolonged pocket battle that could have changed the fight with one punch.
The decision win also answered the immediate question surrounding Soldic’s transition to the UFC. He had already established himself outside the promotion, but the UFC debut placed him against a proven welterweight with little room for a learning-fight narrative. Soldic left the Octagon with a win and three rounds of evidence that he can manage the pace and pressure of the division.
A Successful Start To Soldic’s UFC Chapter
Soldic’s debut was announced as part of a UFC 332 card that also featured the vacant flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong. His matchup with Williams was one of the event’s clearest tests of a new arrival against established UFC opposition. The result gives Soldic a useful foundation for his next booking without requiring the promotion to rush him toward a ranked opponent.
For Williams, the loss adds a setback after he had built his UFC reputation around explosive exchanges and the ability to turn a fight with a single sequence. He still presented the kind of challenge that made Soldic’s debut meaningful, but the judges ultimately favored Soldic’s fuller three-round performance.
The result also closes the book on the UFC 332 matchup that was announced alongside another card booking. Soldic can now move forward with a UFC victory attached to his name, while Williams will have to rebuild after a competitive decision loss.
The official result is documented in the direct source inventory for this package. The broader card also included Soldic’s earlier UFC arrival coverage, but this page remains focused on the completed Williams bout and the official decision.
Soldic’s win adds a new name to a welterweight division that continues to reward fighters who can combine finishing threat with patience. He did not need to chase a spectacular ending to make an impression. He stayed reliable across the scheduled distance, protected his advantages, and secured the first UFC result of his career.
