Roman Dolidze News
What's next for Roman Dolidze and Marvin Vettori after UFC Vegas 104?
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2025
The UFC was back at the Apex on Saturday, March 15 for UFC Vegas 104. The main event saw Roman Dolidze rematching Marvin Vettori. Dolidze was coming off a TKO victory over Kevin Holland which was his second-straight win. Vettori, meanwhile, hadn’t fought since June of 2023 when he dropped a decision to Jared Cannonier.
Robert Whittaker reacts to challenge from UFC Vegas 104 winner
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2025
Robert Whittaker has no interest in fighting Roman Dolidze at this time. Dolidze shared the Octagon with Marvin Vettori in the main event of UFC Vegas 104 this past Saturday. This was a rematch from their 2023 encounter, which was won by Vettori. This time, it was Dolidze who scored the unanimous decision victory in another competitive fight.
Roman Dolidze sets sights on Israel Adesanya following UFC Vegas 104 victory
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 16, 2025
Roman Dolidze is in search of big names in the UFC middleweight division. Dolidze entered the UFC Vegas 104 main event with a chance at revenge. Back in March 2023, Dolidze was defeated by Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision. It’s a fight Dolidze feels he should’ve won, but the rematch was his chance at vindication. He ended up defeating “The Italian Dream” in a rematch via unanimous decision.
Pros react after Roman Dolidze defeats Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 event was headlined by a middleweight rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori and Dolidze had originally collided two years ago at UFC 286 in London, with the Italian emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 104: 'Vettori vs. Dolidze 2' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 15, 2025
The Octagon is back in the Apex for tonight’s UFC Vegas 104 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2. Vettori and Dolidze originally collided at UFC 286 two years ago in London, with the Italian emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision.
UFC Vegas 104 weigh-in results: Good news for Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 14, 2025
The UFC Vegas 104 weigh-ins have wrapped up, and there were three scale fails. Taking center stage in the main event of this Saturday’s card inside the UFC Apex will be two middleweights vying to show they can break into elite status. Marvin Vettori steps back inside the Octagon for the first time since 2023 when he takes on Roman Dolidze. Both men made use of the extra pound allowance for non-title fights, clocking in at 186 pounds each.
Roman Dolidze eyes rematch with Nassourdine Imavov with a win over Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104
Cole Shelton - March 11, 2025
Roman Dolidze is hoping to get another rematch if he beats Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Vegas 104. Dolidze is set to headline the Fight Night card against Vettori on Saturday. Dolidze lost a close decision, which was a three-round fight and he enters the bout as a +134 underdog on FanDuel.
Roman Dolidze's coach reveals backstage altercation with Kevin Holland after UFC 307 fight: "Emotions are firing"
Curtis Calhoun - October 11, 2024
UFC middleweights Roman Dolidze and Kevin Holland allegedly got into it backstage about an hour after their clash at UFC 307. Dolidze defeated Holland by TKO (corner stoppage) on the UFC 307 main card last weekend in Salt Lake City. Holland suffered an abdominal injury just minutes into the fight, which ultimately led to his team throwing in the towel after Round 1’s conclusion.
UFC 303 Results: Roman Dolidze defeats Anthony Smith (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze. Smith (38-19 MMA) was last seen in action at May’s UFC 301 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Vitor Petrino (see that here). That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.
Daniel Cormier on why Roman Dolidze is a “tougher matchup” for Anthony Smith at UFC 303
Curtis Calhoun - June 24, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Anthony Smith has a taller mountain to climb after a last-second opponent switch ahead of UFC 303. Smith was scheduled to fill in for the injured Jamahal Hill against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303. But, Ulberg withdrew due to an undisclosed injury, after Ulberg filled for a previously injured Khalil Rountree.
Michel Pereira makes a quick turnaround, gets ranked opponent at UFC Louisville
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2024
Michel Pereira has his third fight of 2024 already set. Pereira is coming off a first-round submission win over Ihor Potieria last weekend at UFC 301 and will now return on June 8 at UFC Louisville against Roman Dolidze. MMA journalist Marcel Dorff was the first to report the news.
Michael Bisping calls for changes in refereeing following Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov fight: “For the fans' sake”
Harry Kettle - February 6, 2024
MMA analyst Michael Bisping has given his thoughts on the state of refereeing following the Roman Dolidze vs Nassourdine Imavov fight. Last weekend, Nassourdine Imavov had his hand raised as he defeated Roman Dolidze in their middleweight main event. While many saw it as a clean and decisive win for Imavov, others couldn’t help but comment on how strange the contest was.
Pros react after Nassourdine Imavov defeats Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 85
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 event was headlined by a middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov. Dolidze (12-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a controversial decision loss to Marvin Vettori in his most previous effort ten months ago. Prior to that setback, ‘The Caucasian’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Kyle Daukaus, Phil Hawes and Jack Hermansson.
UFC Vegas 85 Results: Nassourdine Imavov defeats Roman Dolidze (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 results, including the main event between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov. Dolidze (12-2 MMA) will enter tonight’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a controversial decision loss to Marvin Vettori in his most recent effort ten months ago. Prior to that setback, ‘The Caucasian’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Kyle Daukaus, Phil Hawes and Jack Hermansson.
UFC Vegas 85: 'Dolidze vs. Imavov' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - February 3, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 85 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov. Dolidze (12-2 MMA) will enter tonight’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a controversial decision loss to Marvin Vettori in his most recent effort ten months ago. Prior to that setback, ‘The Caucasian’ had put together a four-fight winning streak, which included knockout victories over Kyle Daukaus, Phil Hawes and Jack Hermansson.
UFC Vegas 85: ‘Dolidze vs. Imavov’ Weigh-in Results - 1 Fighter Misses Weight
Susan Cox - February 2, 2024
UFC Vegas 85 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, February 3rd at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC weigh-ins took place today at the UFC Apex.
Pros react after Marvin Vettori defeats Roman Dolidze at UFC 286
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 main card lineup featured a middleweight matchup between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision setback to Robert Whittaker in his most previous effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that loss, ‘The Italian Dream’ was coming off a decision win over Paulo Costa in October of 2021.
UFC 286 Results: Marvin Vettori defeats Roman Dolidze
Chris Taylor - March 18, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 286 main card lineup features a middleweight matchup between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze. Vettori (18-6-1 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a decision setback to Robert Whittaker in his most recent effort at UFC Paris. Prior to that loss, ‘The Italian Dream’ had outpointed Paulo Costa in October of 2021.