Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night 254 | Preview & Prediction
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We have a quality rematch in the main event at UFC Fight Night 254 as Roman Dolidze will be hoping to avenge his loss to Marvin Vettori
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze Facts
When is UFC Fight Night 254? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday 15th March 2025, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET (Saturday) and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT (Saturday)
Where is UFC Fight Night 254? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 254? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 254
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 254 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 254? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 254 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze expected to walk out? 1:45am UK / Saturday 15th March, 9:45pm US ET / 6:45pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 254 Main Card
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze (Middleweight)
Chidi Njokuani vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Welterweight)
Choi Seung-woo vs Kevin Vallejos (Featherweight)
Alexander Hernandez vs Kurt Holobaugh (Lightweight)
Da'Mon Blackshear vs Cody Gibson (Bantamweight)
You Su-young vs AJ Cunningham (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night 254 Prelims
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ryan Spann (Heavyweight)
Stephanie Luciano vs Sam Hughes (Women’s Strawweight)
Diyar Nurgozhay vs Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
Carlos Vera vs Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Daniel Barez vs Andre Lima (Flyweight)
Josiane Nunes vs Priscila Cachoeira (Women’s Bantamweight)
Yuneisy Duben vs Carli Judice (Women’s Flyweight)
Marvin Vettori: The Italian Dream coming off 18-month lay-off
Marvin Vettori (19-7-1) has lost two of his last three fights but those have come against high calibre opponents in Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier. His one victory during that time was a unanimous decision win over his opponent here Roman Dolidze and he will be hoping to replicate that result that UFC Fight Night 254. Vettori comes into this fight after an 18 month lay-off having missed the entirety of 2024 due to injury. He will have to shake off any rust quickly against the relentless Dolidze.
Roman Dolidze: Georgian looking to avenge loss and make it three wins in a row
Roman Dolidze (14-3) was incredibly active in 2024 taking three fights and the Georgian managed to win the last two against Anthony Smith and Kevin Holland. His only defeat last year came at the hands of the surging Nassourdine Imavov by majority draw but Dolidze can take plenty of confidence from his recent performances. He will now look to avenge the unanimous decision loss to Vettori which was much closer than the result suggests.
Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze Prediction
The main event at UFC Fight Night 254 between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze promises to be an absolute cracker as the middleweight duo rematch.
The first fight at UFC 286 was won by Vettori who picked up the unanimous decision in London but there was very little between the two fighters. The general consensus was that Dolidze won the first round and Vettori took the second and third.
A lot has happened since that initial fight and this one will take place over five rounds so it will be interesting to see how this one differs from the last.
The bookmakers have this fight evenly-matched with Vettori coming out as the marginal favourite. Our preference is for Dolidze however who comes into this as the more active fighter and certainly with more momentum.
Vettori has not fought for 18 months and it will not be easy to hit the ground running against a fighter like Dolidze. The Georgian has been hugely active in 2024 and we favour him to take control of this fight in the championship rounds.
Prediction: Roman Dolidze to win
