GILBERT URBINA

Welterweight competitor Gilbert Urbina first earned recognition on reality television before becoming a frequent UFC participant. His fighting style mainly focuses on grappling, though he has also shown notable striking skills. Along the way, Urbina earned key victories, including a submission of Randy Brown, a technical knockout of Mike Perry, and a split decision over Ryan Hall.

Urbina enters UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman on July 18, 2026, with a 5-2-0 record. He is seeking to rebound after consecutive defeats, having lost by knockout to Phil Rowe and then by submission to Khamzat Chimaev. Prior to these setbacks, he was on a three-fight winning streak against Hall, Perry, and Brown in 2025.