{
  "id": 5644350,
  "title": "UFC signs former KSW double champion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/ufc-signs-former-ksw-double-champion",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T21:04:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ufc-signs-former-ksw-double-210423898.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Roberto Soldić, a two-time KSW champion, has officially joined the UFC. The 31-year-old Croatian fighter, known as \"Robocop,\" will compete at the welterweight division. Hailing from Poland, Soldić formerly held the title of KSW double champion and has produced world-class fighters like Jan Blachowicz and Dricus Du Plessis. Despite considering a move to the UFC back in 2022, Soldić ultimately declined their offer due to a pay dispute. After facing difficulties in ONE Championship, he is now prepared to take on the UFC. Throughout his career, Soldić has had success at both welterweight and middleweight, and has secured a knockout victory over former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. With his aggressive fighting style and knockout skills, Roberto Soldić is expected to make a significant impact in the UFC.",
  "summary": "UFC is the new home of a former KSW double champion.",
  "key_points": [
    "Roberto Soldić, two-time KSW champion, joins UFC.",
    "31-year-old Croatian fighter competes in welterweight division.",
    "Soldić previously declined UFC offer in 2022 over pay dispute."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}