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Reinier de Ridder defeated Roman Dolidze via first-round TKO at 4:01 at UFC Sacramento De Ridder landed approximately 100 ground strikes after Dolidze

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 23

Dolidze Maintains Dignity After Third Straight UFC Loss

Roman Dolidze says he did not lose his dignity despite suffering a third consecutive UFC defeat. The Georgian middleweight moved up to light heavyweight for a matchup with former One Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder at UFC Sacramento on August 23.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 23

De Ridder Banks $360K For Dolidze Stoppage

Reinier de Ridder earned the biggest disclosed payday at UFC Sacramento, collecting $360,000 for his first-round finish of Roman Dolidze. The California State Athletic Commission released fighter compensation figures for last weekend's card at Golden 1 Center, per MMA Junkie.

MMA News / The Body Lock / August 22

Reinier de Ridder vs Roman Dolidze Set for UFC Sacramento Light Heavyweight Bout

Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze meet at light heavyweight on Saturday at UFC Sacramento De Ridder is a heavy favorite at -370 to -410 odds despite

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 20

Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze prediction, odds, pick for UFC Sacramento

UFC Sacramento: Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues continues on the main card with a fight between Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze in the light heavyweight division.

MMA News / TWSN / August 20

UFC Sacramento: Reinier De Ridder vs Roman Dolidze: Breakdown and Prediction

After Reinier De Ridder’s tough close to his time at 185 in the UFC, he finds himself up at Light Heavyweight, a weight class he has found success at prior to his time in the UFC.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Dolidze On Power Edge Over De Ridder At 205

Roman Dolidze expects his power to separate him from Reinier de Ridder when the two grapplers meet at light heavyweight. Dolidze makes his 205-pound debut Saturday at UFC Sacramento after years at middleweight, and he sees the matchup as a chance to prove he is the superior wrestler.

MMA News / The Body Lock / August 19

Reinier de Ridder Vows to ‘Kill’ Roman Dolidze in UFC Light Heavyweight Debut

Reinier de Ridder faces Roman Dolidze at UFC Sacramento in his light heavyweight debut after losing two straight at middleweight De Ridder blames difficult

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 28

De Ridder On Middleweight Mistakes Before Light Heavyweight Move

Reinier de Ridder has closed the book on his UFC middleweight career, calling his weight-cutting schedule the biggest mistake of his run at 185 pounds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 3

Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze set for UFC Sacramento

Reinier de Ridder and Roman Dolidze are headed for a light heavyweight clash at UFC Sacramento on August 22. MMA Mania reported Friday that the promotion is finalizing the matchup for the Paramount Plus card at Golden 1 Center in California.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / March 20

UFC London weigh-in results, Luana Carolina comes in 8-pounds overweight

UFC officials held weigh-ins on Friday ahead of Saturday’s UFC London fight card from the O2 in London, England. While the card headlined by a featherweight bout beetwen Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy, it is the actions of a preliminary card fighter that has fans talking.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 19

UFC Fight Night – Roman Dolidze vs Christian Leroy Duncan: Preview & Betting Tips

The middleweight matchup between Roman Dolidze and Christian Leroy Duncan is a compelling clash at this upcoming UFC Fight Night card. Dolidze (15-4) is one of the most physically imposing fighters in the division.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 30

UFC London gets first fight as surging contender looks to break into UFC rankings

The UFC’s return to London on March 21 reportedly has its first fight in the form of a middleweight matchup between Roman Dolidze and Christian Leroy Duncan.

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Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 13, 2025

Ahead of UFC 319, the middleweight division is heating up

This past weekend at UFC Vegas 109, we saw a middleweight headliner which featured Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez (15-2, 1 NC) and Roman Dolidze (15-4). In that fight, Hernandez put on the performance of his career as he ragdolled Dolidze on his way to submitting him in the fourth round.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 10, 2025

Anthony Hernandez Extends Win Streak, Demands Title Shot

Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez may not be in the UFC middleweight title conversation just yet but after his performance at UFC Vegas 109, he’s closing in fast.

MMA News / Field Level Media / August 9, 2025

UFC Fight Night: Anthony Hernandez overwhelms Roman Dolidze in main event

In the main event of UFC Fight Night, middleweight Anthony Hernandez got the victory over Georgian Roman Dolidze by securing a fourth-round rear-naked choke Saturday night at the UFC Apex.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / August 8, 2025

UFC Vegas 109 Main Event Preview and Prediction: Anthony Hernandez – Roman Dolidze

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Vegas 109, we are going to see a middleweight matchup between two top ten contenders. Anthony Hernandez (14-2, 1 NC) will look to keep his impressive win streak alive as he takes on grappling expert Roman Dolidze (15-3).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 16, 2025

Roman Dolidze targets two former champions for next fight after UFC Vegas 104 win

No. 12-ranked UFC middleweight Roman Dolidze's unanimous decision win Saturday night against No. 8-ranked Marvin Vettori not only exacted revenge for Dolidze but also gave him a sense of stability as he creeps toward the division's upper echelon.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 15, 2025

Roman Dolidze avenges loss to Marvin Vettori at Fight Night

A middleweight rematch saw Roman Dolidze outlast Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 6, 2024

UFC 307 Results: Roman Dolidze gets a TKO win after Kevin Holland suffers an injury

On the main card of UFC 307, we saw a good matchup in the middleweight division. Roman Dolidze (13-3) was looking to defend his spot in the rankings as he took on fan favorite “The Trailblazer” Kevin Holland (26-11).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 30, 2024

Roman Dolidze defeats Anthony Smith at UFC 303

Former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony “Lionheart” Smith (37-19) took on the 10th-ranked middleweight in Roman Dolidze (12-3).

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MMA News / Field Level Media / June 27, 2024

Anthony Smith respectful of foe Roman Dolidze going into UFC 303

MMA fighter Anthony Smith was complimentary of his opponent and dismissive of the rest of the light heavyweight division going into UFC 303 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 29, 2024

Anthony Hernandez out at UFC 302, UFC looking for replacement for Roman Dolidze

In a disappointing turn of events, rising middleweight star Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated matchup against Roman Dolidze at UFC 302.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 6, 2024

After falling short at UFC Vegas 85, what’s next for Roman Dolidze?

This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Vegas 85, we saw a middleweight bout with a top ten ranking on the line. Roman Dolidze (12-3) entered the contest ranked eighth and he was looking to defend that spot against Nassourdine Imavov (13-5).

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5, 2024

UFC Vegas 85: What’s next for Nassourdine Imavov after dominant victory against Roman Dolidze?

Nassourdine Imavov (13-4) put the middleweight division on notice with a hard-fought majority decision victory over Roman Dolidze (12-3) in the main event of UFC Vegas 85.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 4, 2024

Imavov beats Dolidze by majority decision at Fight Night

Nassourdine Imavov defeated Roman Dolidze by majority decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday. The scoring by the judges was curious; Imavov took one card 49-44 while another judge had the bout tied 47-47.