UFC Vegas 104: Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze 2: Live round-by-round updates
Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze are set for a rematch in this weekend's main event at UFC Vegas 104. The pair locked horns at UFC 286 in March 2023, and the Italian won the fight by unanimous decision.
Vettori, a former middleweight title challenger, returns to action for the first time since June 2023 after a loss to Jared Cannonier. He has struggled with consistency, alternating between wins and losses in his last six fights.
Dolidze has been active and evolving, with a 2-1 record in 2024. Despite a narrow loss to Nassourdine Imavov earlier last year, he bounced back with an impressive decision win over Anthony Smith at UFC 303 and a stoppage victory over Kevin Holland at UFC 307. The Georgian fighter has compiled a solid 6-2 record in his last eight bouts, with his first loss in that stretch coming against Vettori.
UFC Vegas 104 will take place on March. 15 at the UFC APEX Facility. The prelims are expected to start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and the main card will stream live on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the event:
Round 1
Dolidze pushes forward with strong kicks. Vettori is measured in his approach, opting for the low kicks. Dolidze stings Vettori with a right hook, and the Italian fires back with calf kicks. A one-two combination from Vettori, but an accidental clash of heads forces a brief pause in action. Vettori needs to be careful of Dolidze's right hook. The pair engage in a wild exchange, and Vettori seems to enjoy the action. A crisp one-two combination from Vettori and Dolidze opens up with a spinning attack. A beautiful check right hook from Vettori as Dolidze tries to break inside range.
Our Score: 10-9 Dolidze
Round 2
Vettori displays strong defense in the second round. Another accidental eye poke from Dolidze after Herb Dean gave him a strong warning between rounds. The referee might deduct a point if he keeps extending his fingers. Dolidze gets creative, mixing his attacks between stance switches. Vettori sticks to his chop the lead kick attack and follows up with stiff boxing combinations. Vettori just misses with the straight left and eats a counter right hand. Both fighters are engaging in a strike-for-strike contest with barely any feints or setups. A good left hand from Vettori.
Our Score: 10-9 Vettori (19-19 overall)
Round 3
A snapping right hand from Dolidze to initiate the exchanges in the third round. Both fighters seem to be evenly matched at this point. Vettori hurts Dolidze with a solid combination. He needs to get busy with the combinations to chase the finish. Dolidze seems to have recovered now. Dolidze lands a clean right hook to the body and left up top. The Georgian is working off the head kick now, but he's getting dominated in the boxing exchanges. A step back left straight and a right behind it by Vettori. Another competitive round in the books!
Our Score: 10-9 Vettori (29-28 Vettori)
Round 4
Dolidze is pressuring Vettori against the fence. He tries an axe kick but misses by inches. Dolidze hurts Vettori with a solid combination, and he senses his opponent's output slowing down. A much better round for the Georgian, but he needs to keep up the pressure. Dolidze pressures Vettori against the fence, and it's punches in bunches for him. He hurts the Italian with a spinning elbow. Dolidze points to the center of the octagon and forces a wild exchange. Straight right hand from Dolidze and a counter left hook from Vettori.
Our Score: 10-9 Dolidze (38-38 overall)
Round 5
Dolidze is swinging with wild punches now. Both fighters engage in a fiery exchange against the fence. They both realize the contest is close, and the last round could very well determine the winner. Dolidze doubles down on the head kick, but he's missing with them. He needs to work with his punches and push Vettori against the cage. Vettori lands a solid one-two combination. Dolidze gets busy with the head kicks after a brief pause in action due to an accidental low kick. Dolidze outlanded Vettori in the last round. What a fight!
Our Score: 10-9 Dolidze (48-47 overall Dolidze)
Official Result
Roman Dolidze defeats Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, and 49-46)