Roman Dolidze avenged his previous loss to Marvin Vettori by winning a five-round decision at UFC Vegas 104, solidifying his status as a middleweight contender.
Roman Dolidze, in a twist of fate, leveled the playing field against Marvin Vettori and solidified his position as a middleweight contender. Two years back at UFC 286, Vettori had the upper hand, clinching a three-round decision victory over Dolidze. But this time? Tables turned.
On Saturday, Dolidze emerged victorious with unanimous 49-46 scores after a grueling five-round battle. It was a bitter pill for Vettori, who aimed for a triumphant comeback following an extended hiatus. The fight echoed their first encounter, primarily fought on their feet.
Yet, Dolidze seemed to have found his rhythm, staying a step ahead of Vettori. Except for a tense moment in Round 3 when Vettori had him on the ropes, Dolidze’s performance swayed the judges. Aljamain Sterling, former UFC champ, praised Dolidze’s effort on Twitter: “Very even scrap but I have Dolidze up on the scorecards. Finishing this round strong should seal the win for the Georgian powerhouse.”
Want more reactions? Dive into social media’s take below. Henry Cejudo chimed in with “48-47 Dolidze. Great display of improvement and resilience by Roman Dolidze. Top 10!” Meanwhile, Ode’ Osbourne humorously noted Bisping and Cruiz’s commentary: “Henry Cejudo has it score 19-19” – “Who cares.”
The fifth round saw both fighters going all out, with Osbourne stating he had it tied at 2-2. And let’s not forget Billy Quarantillo‘s mention of Dean’s stern warnings about eye pokes—always a concern in heated bouts.
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