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Scheduled for UFC 303
Dolidze is scheduled to compete against Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight fight at UFC 303 on June 29, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Dolidze did not end up fighting Michel Pereira at UFC Louisville and will fight in only one week's notice at UFC 303 instead. He will move up to light heavyweight for the event and take on a former challenger for the UFC's championship in that division. Dolidze is looking for his first win since 2022, going 0-2 with multiple decision defeats from then on.
Dolidze did not end up fighting Michel Pereira at UFC Louisville and will fight in only one week's notice at UFC 303 instead. He will move up to light heavyweight for the event and take on a former challenger for the UFC's championship in that division. Dolidze is looking for his first win since 2022, going 0-2 with multiple decision defeats from then on.
Fighting at UFC Louisville
Dolidze will take on Michel Pereira at UFC Louisville on June 8, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dolidze was supposed to take on Anthony Hernandez the week prior, but his opponent suffered a torn ligament on his left hand and had to back out. Dolidze is looking to bounce back from a majority decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov in February.
Dolidze was supposed to take on Anthony Hernandez the week prior, but his opponent suffered a torn ligament on his left hand and had to back out. Dolidze is looking to bounce back from a majority decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov in February.
Needs new opponent
Dolidze is no longer fighting Anthony Hernandez at UFC 302, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Hernandez has a torn ligament in his left hand, which will prevent him from fighting at UFC 302. Fortunately for Dolidze, the UFC has more than a month before that event, giving the promotion enough time to find him a suitable replacement for the pay-per-view.
Hernandez has a torn ligament in his left hand, which will prevent him from fighting at UFC 302. Fortunately for Dolidze, the UFC has more than a month before that event, giving the promotion enough time to find him a suitable replacement for the pay-per-view.
To face Hernandez
Dolidze is slated to take on Anthony Hernandez at UFC 302 on June 1, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Although he holds a positive record with the company at 6-3, Dolidze is looking to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak. He has suffered back-to-back defeats via decisions to both Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov. The 35-year-old will look to get back on track when he squares off against Hernandez, who has won five straight after starting 1-2 with the UFC.
Although he holds a positive record with the company at 6-3, Dolidze is looking to bounce back from a two-fight losing streak. He has suffered back-to-back defeats via decisions to both Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov. The 35-year-old will look to get back on track when he squares off against Hernandez, who has won five straight after starting 1-2 with the UFC.
Struggles in first UFC main event
Dolidze lost to Nassourdine Imavov via majority decision (44-49, 47-47, 46-48) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This was a strange fight, but the bottom line is that Dolidze had a rough evening. How one judge ruled this fight a draw is mind-blowing. Roman was extremely lucky to survive Round 1 after getting flattened by Imavov. Dolidze's lone offensive flurries consisted of pinning Imavov up against the cage. He did it for long stretches at a time, but was never able to generate any significant pressure despite all the time in a dominant position. When the two men got back to the center of the Octagon, Dolidze was crushed. The technical striking skill was just too much for Roman to overcome. Dolidze's power is legitimate, but his cardio and secondary offensive skills are questionable. Now 35 years of age, Roman has lost back-to-back fights on the heels of a four-fight winning streak. He's officially in trouble at 185 pounds.
This was a strange fight, but the bottom line is that Dolidze had a rough evening. How one judge ruled this fight a draw is mind-blowing. Roman was extremely lucky to survive Round 1 after getting flattened by Imavov. Dolidze's lone offensive flurries consisted of pinning Imavov up against the cage. He did it for long stretches at a time, but was never able to generate any significant pressure despite all the time in a dominant position. When the two men got back to the center of the Octagon, Dolidze was crushed. The technical striking skill was just too much for Roman to overcome. Dolidze's power is legitimate, but his cardio and secondary offensive skills are questionable. Now 35 years of age, Roman has lost back-to-back fights on the heels of a four-fight winning streak. He's officially in trouble at 185 pounds.