Roman Dolidze is a Georgian professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is among the top eleven middleweight competitors active on the UFC’s roster as of March 2025. Having spent a part of his professional life as a goalkeeper, Dolidze started training in sambo, grappling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu after moving to Ukraine. After competing as a grappler, where he won several accolades, Dolidze eventually shifted to mixed martial arts.
Roman Dolidze made his professional debut in mixed martial arts on December 9, 2016, against Alexander Kovbel at RFP 53: West Fight 23. He made quick work of Kovbel by dispatching him in the first round with the help of a heel hook, forcing him to submit. Dolidze started his career with a dominant first-round submission. Riding high on six consecutive victories, all of which had come through finishes, Dolidze entered the UFC. He made his debut in the promotion against Khadis Ibragimov on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2. Dolidze maintained his dominant momentum and finished Ibragimov in the first round by TKO.
Roman Dolidze's Next Fight: Opponent, Date, Venue, & Location
Roman Dolidze is braced up to square off against the No.8 ranked UFC middleweight contender, Marvin Vettori, on March 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States. The duo had earlier clashed at UFC 286, and Vettori won the three rounder via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard.
| Stats | Marvin Vettori | Roman Dolidze |
| MMA Record | 19-7-1 | 14-3-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Middleweight) | 8 | 11 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Italian | Georgian |
| Age | 31 | 36 |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Reach | 74 in | 76 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 46% | 43% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 45% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 69% | 33% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 2 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2016 |
Roman Dolidze's Last Fight
Roman Dolidze faced Kevin Holland in his last fight at UFC 307 and won the bout via a first-round TKO.
*Last updated on March 11, 2025.
FAQs on Roman Dolidze's Next Fight
A. He will face Marvin Vettori in his upcoming fight.
A. He faced Kevin Holland in his most recent fight at UFC 307.
A. He has a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses as of March 2025.
A. He competes in the middleweight and light heavyweight division.
A. He is 36 years old as of March 2025.
