A fighter from Weslaco has achieved a significant win in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Gilbert Urbina, also known as "The RGV Bad Boy," emerged victorious at UFC Fight Night in Belgrade, Serbia. He defeated Vlasto Cepo in the first round.
Urbina's win came by way of technical knockout, just over a minute into the fight. This was his middleweight debut. Further details about the fight are available from the source, including Urbina's comments after the match.
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