Video from UFC Fight Night 235: Charles Radtke gives Gilbert Urbina a thud and tells Leon Edwards

At UFC Fight Night 235 in Las Vegas, Charlie Radtke showcased his striking prowess by achieving a significant milestone – being the first to deliver a knockout to Gilbert Urbina. The welterweight bout initially featured a stand-up exchange, but Radtke (9-3 MMA, 2-0 UFC) asserted dominance by landing a powerful shot that caused Urbina (7-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) to drop. Following this initial knockdown, Radtke continued his onslaught, securing another knockdown moments later. The referee intervened, deciding to stop the contest at the 4:47 mark of the first round at the UFC Apex. Witness the impactful moment in the replay provided below (via X).

Guided by the presence of Belal Muhammad in his corner, Charlie Radtke believes he is a crucial member of a team that represents the future of the 170-pound division. Expressing his ambition, Radtke declared his intention to ascend to the top of the welterweight division next year. In a post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Radtke confidently proclaimed himself as the future champion in 2025, asserting that after Muhammad secures the title, he’ll be coming after it. Radtke concluded with a direct warning to the current welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, advising him to be vigilant.

The latest updates from UFC Fight Night 235 are as follows:

• Charlie Radtke secured a victory over Gilbert Urbina via TKO (punches) in the first round, concluding at the 4:47 mark.
• Molly McCann emerged triumphant against Diana Belbita with a submission (armbar) in the second round, precisely at the 4:59 mark.
• Charles Johnson claimed victory over Azat Maksum through unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 across all judges.
• Themba Gorimbo showcased his prowess with a knockout (punches) in the first round at 0:32, defeating Pete Rodriguez.
• Jung Gyeong Lee secured a unanimous decision victory over Blake Bilder, with judges scoring 30-27 on all cards.
• Luana Carolina achieved success against Julija Stoliarenko, winning by TKO (strikes) in the third round at 4:52.
• Marquel Mederos clinched a unanimous decision victory over Landon Quinones, with all judges scoring 29-28.
• Jamal Pogues secured a unanimous decision win over Thomas Petersen with scores of 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27.

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