Roman Dolidze defeated Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104

Roman Dolidze defeated Marvin Vettori after a strong exchange of blows to destruction in the evening fight of the UFC Vegas 104 gala.

Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze faced each other in the evening fight of the UFC Vegas 104 gala. The fighters’ rematch was contracted for five rounds at the middleweight category limit. In the first bout, the Italian was the winner after a decision by the judges.

Marvin Vettori returned to competing in the UFC after a very long two-year hiatus. The Georgian managed to fight three fights during the American Top Team fighter’s absence. He would have had even more on his account of these skirmishes had it not been for the fact that contracted bouts with Derek Brunson, Jared Cannonier and Anthony Hernandez did not materialize due to injuries to their rivals.

Roman Dolidze starts the fight with a front kick and quickly shortens the distance by attacking with an extensive punch. An exchange of calf kicks. The Georgian hits with a right. Marvin Vettori responds with a high kick to the opponent’s guard. Accidental clash of heads. Fortunately, the fighters are able to continue the duel. Roman Dolidze again hits with a long right. Vettori attacks with a low kick to the Georgian’s kicking leg. The fighters exchange strong punches. Vettori hits with a good straight right, to which Roman responds with a solid boxing combination. An attempted spinning elbow from Dolidze. The Italian let his rival’s attack pass and countered with a nice hook. Roman attacks with a high kick.

An exchange of blows during which Dolidze put his finger in Vettori’s eye. Referee Herb Dean had already given the Georgian a warning earlier, but decided not to deduct a point. The players stand closer together and hit more often. Good spinning attack by the Georgian. Roman Dolidze starts to rotate and hits more often. Vettori responds with a low kick. Solid right hand by the Italian. More action at the end of the round.

Marvin Vettori begins to hit more and more often with an extensive right over the Georgian’s guard. The Italian hits Dolidze and the latter is in retreat. Marvin moves with a series of punches to hit his opponent this one wobbles on his feet, however he managed to survive. Roman hits his rival so that he can catch his breath for a moment. Good countering left by Vettori. Roman Dolidze begins to dig around the legs of the Italian. Vettori is working the boxing nicely.

A nice knee and a good combination on Dolidze’s part. The Georgian cranked up the pace and attacked his rival in an exasperated manner. A solid exchange of blows. A great series by Roman, after which Vettori escapes to the side of the octagon with a smile. Dolidze hits with a spinning elbow. The Georgian brings out strong kicks. Marvin responds with the same.

Roman Dolidze hits with a high kick, and after a while he adds a strong right straight. Vettori responds with punches. Marvin wants to dictate the pace of the fight, but takes a strong punch from his rival. The middleweight division fighters deliberately unleash powerful punches. Roman Dolidze emphasizes the advantage with powerful kicks to the rival’s torso. Good left of Vettori. Roman Dolidze working hard with high kicks. Great final round by the Georgian. Roman Dolidze defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision of the judges.