Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze — Fight recap

Roman Dolidze defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision over five rounds on March 15, 2025, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Despite landing 111 significant strikes at 50% accuracy compared to Dolidze's 141 at 41%, Vettori couldn't secure the judges' nod in a striking-heavy affair.

Vettori connected on 72 head strikes and 31 leg strikes, establishing cleaner combinations throughout, while Dolidze compensated with higher volume, landing 85 head strikes and 36 leg strikes across 338 total attempts. Neither fighter attempted takedowns, with Dolidze's lone TD attempt failing, keeping the bout entirely on the feet where Dolidze's aggression and forward pressure proved decisive despite lower accuracy.

The unanimous decision suggests judges favored Dolidze's relentless pace and cage control over Vettori's precision striking. The result signals a potential shift in the middleweight landscape, with Dolidze's victory over a former title challenger strengthening his divisional standing.