Slovak middleweight Vlasto Čepo enters the UFC debut stage on Saturday in Belgrade, facing American fighter Gilbert Urbina after a volatile official staredown that required intervention from Dana White, according to reports from MMA Shorties.
The Staredown That Triggered Immediate Tension
The matchup between Čepo and Urbina has escalated rapidly ahead of the weekend fight card. During the official face-off, Urbina confronted the debutant directly, telling Čepo, “I’m taking you back to America with me dead or alive,” as documented by MMA Shorties footage. The intense verbal exchange prompted Dana White to physically step between the two athletes to prevent a premature physical altercation on stage.
Weigh-In Results and Full Fight Card Context
Both fighters successfully made weight for the middleweight clash, with Čepo registering 84.4 kg and Urbina scaling at 84.1 kg, according to the official UFC Belgrade weigh-in results. The promotion has spotlighted the pairing as one of the most compelling bouts on the entire event lineup.
The Belgrade card features several other notable international matchups across multiple weight classes:
- Light Heavyweight: Jan Błachowicz (93.0 kg) vs. Navajo Stirling (93.0 kg)
- Heavyweight: Aleksandar Rakić (107.7 kg) vs. Marcin Tybura (115.2 kg)
- Welterweight: Uroš Medić (77.6 kg) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (77.6 kg)
- Lightweight: Lajoš Klein (70.5 kg) vs. Tofiq Musajev (70.5 kg)
- Middleweight: Duško Todorović (83.9 kg) vs. Robert Valentin (84.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vlasto Čepo’s UFC debut?
Čepo makes his promotional debut on Saturday at the UFC event in Belgrade.
Who is Vlasto Čepo fighting?
He faces American fighter Gilbert Urbina in a middleweight bout.
What weight did Čepo and Urbina weigh in at?
According to official weigh-in data, Čepo weighed 84.4 kg and Urbina weighed 84.1 kg.
Who intervened during the Čepo vs. Urbina staredown?
Dana White stepped between the two fighters after Urbina made direct verbal remarks on stage.
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