Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze — Fight recap

Marvin Vettori defeated Roman Dolidze by unanimous decision over three rounds on March 18, 2023, with referee Marc Goddard overseeing the bout. Vettori controlled the striking exchanges, landing 106 of 218 significant strikes (48%) compared to Dolidze's 71 of 192 (36%), a decisive 35-strike advantage in volume.

The Italian middleweight's leg-kick strategy proved effective, connecting on 38 of 40 attempts to wear down his opponent's base. Dolidze attempted one takedown but failed to convert, while Vettori remained content in the striking pocket, accumulating 60 significant head strikes to dominate the distance.

Neither fighter secured meaningful control time, keeping the fight standing throughout. The unanimous decision victory reinforced Vettori's position in the middleweight rankings and demonstrated his refined striking discipline against a game but ultimately outmatched opponent.