Roman Dolidze is a Georgian professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is among the top ten middleweight competitors active on the UFC’s roster as of September 2024. 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 Kevin Holland on October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Both Dolidze and Holland will fight each other on the main card of UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. The exciting pay-per-view event will have Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree Jr. headline it in a high-octane light heavyweight title fight.
Roman Dolidze's Record
Roman Dolidze has a record of 13 wins and 3 losses to his credit as a professional mixed martial artist as of September 27, 2024. He has won seven of his fights by knockouts, three by submissions, and three by decisions. Dolidze has lost all of his three fights to date by decisions.
| 16 matches | 13 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
Kevin Holland's Record
Kevin Holland has a professional mixed martial arts record of 26 wins, 11 losses, and one no-contest as of September 27, 2024. He has 14 wins by knockout, eight by submission, and four by decision to his name. Holland has lost one fight by knockout, three by submission, and seven by decision.
| 38 matches | 26 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 14 | 1 |
| By submission | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 4 | 7 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Roman Dolidze's Last Fight
Roman Dolidze faced Anthony Smith in his most recent fight at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024. The fight went the distance and was decided on the judge’s scorecard, which adjudged Dolidze as the winner by a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
Last updated on September 27, 2024
FAQs on Roman Dolidze's Next Fight
A. He will face Kevin Holland in his upcoming fight.
A. He faced Anthony Smith in his most recent fight at UFC 303.
A. He has a professional record of 13 wins and 3 losses as of September 27, 2024.
A. He competes in the middleweight and light heavyweight division.
A. He is 36 years old as of September 2024.
