The UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas with a can’t-miss rematch as No. 8-ranked Marvin Vettori takes on No. 10 Roman Dolidze in a grudge match that could shake up the middleweight division. The last time these two warriors clashed, Vettori walked away with the win—but can he do it again? Or will Dolidze exact his revenge in a brutal fashion?
The co-main event features an explosive welterweight collision between knockout artists Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, two veteran finishers hungry to make a statement.
How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
📍 Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV
📺 Broadcast: Streaming live on ESPN+ (English & Spanish)
⏰ Prelims: 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT
⏰ Main Card: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Marvin Vettori: The Italian Dream Seeks Another Statement Win
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Marvin Vettori (19-7-1) is a battle-hardened warrior looking to cement his place in the top 10. Known for his durability and relentless pressure, Vettori boasts victories over Paulo Costa, Kevin Holland, and Jack Hermansson.
Will he silence the doubters and secure another dominant win, or will Dolidze finally break through?
Roman Dolidze: Out for Revenge and a Knockout Finish!
Dolidze (14-3) has one goal—revenge. The Georgian powerhouse is a lethal finisher with 11 stoppage wins, including jaw-dropping knockouts over Jack Hermansson, Phil Hawes, and Kyle Daukaus.
Dolidze vows to become the first man to finish Vettori—will he deliver?
Co-Main Event: Chidi Njokuani vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos – A Guaranteed War!
Muay Thai specialist Chidi Njokuani (24-10-1 NC) returns to light up the Octagon with his devastating striking skills and knockout power. With 14 career KOs, Njokuani has taken out dangerous foes like Marc-André Barriault, Duško Todorović, and Jared Gooden.
Meanwhile, UFC veteran Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (25-8-1) is out to continue his finishing streak. The Brazilian has been in the UFC since 2015 and holds highlight-reel knockouts over Sean Strickland, Omari Akhmedov, and Luigi Vendramini.
With both men looking to finish the fight early, this welterweight war is a can’t-miss clash!
Additional Bouts You Need to Watch
The rest of the stacked fight card features top rising talent and dangerous veterans:
SeungWoo Choi vs. Kevin Vallejos (Featherweight)
KO artist Choi faces Contender Series standout Vallejos
Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh (Lightweight)
TUF 31 winner Holobaugh takes on the aggressive Hernandez
Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Cody Gibson (Bantamweight)
High-stakes battle in the bantamweight division
SuYoung You vs. AJ Cunningham (Bantamweight)
Road to UFC champ You makes his return
Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Ryan Spann (Heavyweight)
Spann makes his heavyweight debut
Stephanie Luciano vs. Sam Hughes (Strawweight)
Two strawweights battle to climb the rankings
Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
Undefeated Kazakh warrior Nurgozhay makes his UFC debut
Carlos Vera vs. Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Musasa puts his unbeaten record on the line
Daniel Barez vs. Andre Lima (Flyweight)
A potential “Fight of the Night” showdown
Josiane Nunes vs. Priscila Cachoeira (Bantamweight)
Expect a knockout from these brawlers
Evan Elder vs. MarQuel Mederos (Lightweight)
Rising lightweights looking for a big win
Yuneisy Duben vs. Carli Judice (Flyweight)
Contender Series standout Duben debuts
Final Take: Will Vettori Stay on Top, or Will Dolidze Shock the World?
The high-stakes rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze has major implications for the UFC middleweight division. Will Vettori dominate once more, or will Dolidze rewrite the story with a knockout?
Plus, don’t blink when Njokuani and Zaleski dos Santos step into the cage—this fight could steal the show!
Who are you picking? Drop your predictions below!