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UFC Vegas 104 Results: What's Next for Main Card Fights

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Michael Aldon | Last updated Mar 16, 2025 2:49 PM ET

The UFC middleweight division has long been one of the most competitive and unpredictable weight classes in the organization. From legends like Anderson Silva to modern stars like Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland, the division has seen dominant champions come and go, wild upsets, and historical rivalries. The rematch between Roman Dolidze and Marvin Vettori at UFC Fight Night further added to the weight class’s rich history, with major implications for both fighters and the division’s future.

Despite Vettori’s established presence as a top contender, Dolidze proved that determination and evolution in skill can trump past results. The main event was a war of attrition, but Dolidze left the Octagon with a hard-earned victory and a statement win in the middleweight division.

Given Dolidze’s momentum, a fight against another top-five contender, such as Jared Cannonier or Sean Strickland, could be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Vettori will need to regroup, possibly facing the loser of the upcoming bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Joe Pyfer or a rematch with Paulo Costa.

The co-main event featured a striking-heavy battle between Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Both men exchanged heavy shots for three rounds, but Njokuani’s reach and precision ultimately secured him a split-decision victory.

For Njokuani, this win puts him in a prime position for a step up in competition, possibly against an experienced ranked welterweight with a well-rounded skillset like Vicente Luque.

Despite the loss, Zaleski dos Santos remains a fan-favorite action fighter and could find himself in a fun matchup against a fellow veteran like Carlos Leal, who recently scored a TKO finish against Alex Morono at UFC 313.

All eyes will be on the matchups the UFC makes next, with several fighters on this card now poised for bigger opportunities in the remainder of 2025.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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