Roman Dolidze

Light Heavyweight
The Caucasian
11 finishes
Record Record: 15-5-0
Wins
15
Losses
5
Draws
0
8KO/TKO
3Sub
4Dec
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Next Fight

The live matchup this profile is feeding into.

Upcoming vs Reinier de Ridder Light Heavyweight UFC Fight Night22 Aug 2026 Card listed

Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age37
Height1.91 m
Reach193 cm
Stance StanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.Orthodox
NationalityGeorgia
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy / Xtreme Couture
Weight classLight Heavyweight
Active2016-present

Record

Tap any fight for the breakdown.

LossDEC
Opponent: Christian Leroy DuncanunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy
21 Mar 2026

Dolidze lost to Christian Leroy Duncan by decision (unanimous) at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Lost by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 21 Mar 2026 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
LossSUB
Opponent: Anthony Hernandezrear-naked chokeR4 2:45
UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
9 Aug 2025

Dolidze lost to Anthony Hernandez by submission (rear-naked choke) at UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Lost by submission (rear-naked choke).
  • Listed for 9 Aug 2025 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: Marvin VettoriunanimousR5 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
15 Mar 2025

Dolidze beat Marvin Vettori by decision (unanimous) at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 15 Mar 2025 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinTKO
Opponent: Kevin Hollandcorner stoppageR1 5:00
UFC 307
5 Oct 2024

Dolidze beat Kevin Holland by tko (corner stoppage) at UFC 307. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by tko (corner stoppage).
  • Listed for 5 Oct 2024 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: Anthony SmithunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 303
29 Jun 2024

Dolidze beat Anthony Smith by decision (unanimous) at UFC 303. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 29 Jun 2024 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
LossDEC
Opponent: Nassourdine ImavovmajorityR5 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov
3 Feb 2024

Dolidze lost to Nassourdine Imavov by decision (majority) at UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Lost by decision (majority).
  • Listed for 3 Feb 2024 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
LossDEC
Opponent: Marvin VettoriunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 286
18 Mar 2023

Dolidze lost to Marvin Vettori by decision (unanimous) at UFC 286. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Lost by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 18 Mar 2023 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinTKO
Opponent: Jack HermanssonpunchesR2 4:06
UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland
3 Dec 2022

Dolidze beat Jack Hermansson by tko (punches) at UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by tko (punches).
  • Listed for 3 Dec 2022 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinKO
Opponent: Phil HawespunchesR1 4:09
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen
29 Oct 2022

Dolidze beat Phil Hawes by ko (punches) at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by ko (punches).
  • Listed for 29 Oct 2022 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinKO
Opponent: Kyle Daukausknee and punchesR1 1:13
UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett
18 Jun 2022

Dolidze beat Kyle Daukaus by ko (knee and punches) at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by ko (knee and punches).
  • Listed for 18 Jun 2022 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: Laureano StaropoliunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai
5 Jun 2021

Dolidze beat Laureano Staropoli by decision (unanimous) at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 5 Jun 2021 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
LossDEC
Opponent: Trevin GilesunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland
20 Mar 2021

Dolidze lost to Trevin Giles by decision (unanimous) at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Lost by decision (unanimous).
  • Listed for 20 Mar 2021 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinDEC
Opponent: John AllansplitR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori
5 Dec 2020

Dolidze beat John Allan by decision (split) at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by decision (split).
  • Listed for 5 Dec 2020 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinTKO
Opponent: Khadis Ibragimovknee and punchesR1 4:15
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2
19 Jul 2020

Dolidze beat Khadis Ibragimov by tko (knee and punches) at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by tko (knee and punches).
  • Listed for 19 Jul 2020 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's UFC resume.
WinKO
Opponent: Michal PasternakpunchR3 3:00
WWFC 13
29 Sep 2018

Dolidze beat Michal Pasternak by ko (punch) at WWFC 13. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by ko (punch).
  • Listed for 29 Sep 2018 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.
WinKO
Opponent: Eder de SouzapunchR2 3:36
WWFC 11
16 Jun 2018

Dolidze beat Eder de Souza by ko (punch) at WWFC 11. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by ko (punch).
  • Listed for 16 Jun 2018 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.
WinTKO
Opponent: Amirali ZhoroevpunchesR1 3:34
WWFC 9
14 Dec 2017

Dolidze beat Amirali Zhoroev by tko (punches) at WWFC 9. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by tko (punches).
  • Listed for 14 Dec 2017 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.
WinSUB
Opponent: Jumabek Ayjigit Uulurear-naked chokeR1 1:21
WWFC 7
14 Jun 2017

Dolidze beat Jumabek Ayjigit Uulu by submission (rear-naked choke) at WWFC 7. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by submission (rear-naked choke).
  • Listed for 14 Jun 2017 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.
WinSUB
Opponent: Remi Delcampeheel hookR1 0:56
WWFC 6
1 Apr 2017

Dolidze beat Remi Delcampe by submission (heel hook) at WWFC 6. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by submission (heel hook).
  • Listed for 1 Apr 2017 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.
WinSUB
Opponent: Alexander Kovbelheel hookR1 0:42
Real Fight Promotion 53
9 Dec 2016

Dolidze beat Alexander Kovbel by submission (heel hook) at Real Fight Promotion 53. The row follows the Wikipedia fight table used to reconcile his 15-5 professional record.

Key moments

  • Won by submission (heel hook).
  • Listed for 9 Dec 2016 in the source fight-history table.
  • Part of Dolidze's pre-UFC WWFC/regional title run.

The Read

Style, strengths, and where this fighter stands.

Dolidze enters the Reinier de Ridder booking with a verified 15-5 professional record, a former WWFC light heavyweight title run and eleven finishes. His recent UFC form has been volatile: wins over Marvin Vettori, Kevin Holland and Anthony Smith sit next to losses against Anthony Hernandez and Christian Leroy Duncan.

The official August 22, 2026 UFC event page lists Dolidze vs. de Ridder at light heavyweight. His athlete biography is often framed around middleweight, so this profile follows the event page for the upcoming bout and keeps the source mix explicit.

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