UFC 303 Results: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Smith (Highlights)

We’ve rounded up all the results from tonight’s UFC 303, including the light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze.

Smith (38-19 MMA) was last seen in action at the UFC 301 event in May, where he scored a first-round submission win over Vitor Petrino (see that here). That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.

Meanwhile, Roman Dolidze (12-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s bout hoping to end a two-fight losing streak. ‘The Caucasian’ is coming off two consecutive points defeats to Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov respectively.

The main card action continues!

Anthony Smith vs @RomanDolidzeUFC

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The first round of this light heavyweight contest begins with Roman Dolidze landing a low kick. He follows that up with a kick to the body and then another low kick. Anthony Smith comes forward but eats another low kick. ‘Lionheart’ with a solid counter right. Both men connect with low kicks to the pocket. Dolidze lands another. Smith swings and misses with a right hand. Another low kick for the Georgian. Smith answers with one of his own. There’s just over two minutes left in round one. Anthony Smith with a right hand over the top. Big shots from both men. Roman Dolidze with a nice left hand. He follows that up with a low kick. Smith keeps going. He lands a right hand. The horn sounds to end the first round.

Round 2 of this light heavyweight contest begins and both men start with low kicks. Roman Dolidze lands another. Anthony Smith tries to close the distance. He doubles up his jab. Dolidze with a big flurry and Smith hits the canvas. Now big punches from Dolidze. He looks to have ‘Lionheart’ in trouble. Smith gets control of his wrists and slows down the barrage. Anthony gives his back and Roman works some short punches. He lands some nice right hands now. Smith covers but still defends. Ninety seconds left in the round. Dolidze with some knees to the body. Smith has to hurry but doesn’t yet. More big knees from Roman Dolidze. ‘Lionheart’ scrambles to his feet but eats a big left. He survives and makes it to the third round.

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The third and final round of this light-heavyweight matchup begins and Anthony Smith lands a pair of low kicks. Roman Dolidze does a little dance and then jumps in with his right hand. The fighters exchange low kicks. Smith swings and misses with a left hook. Big shots from both men into the pocket. Dolidze goes with a kick to the body. He lands a low kick as Smith tries to come forward. Roman with a takedown attempt but it’s not there. Anthony Smith with a jab. Dolidze answers with a left hook. There are less than two minutes left in the fight. ‘Lionheart’ with a right hand. He lands a decent left hook. Roman returns fire with a 1-2. Another left hook from Smith. Both boys swing leather into the pocket. A good left lands for Dolidze. Both men connect with low kicks. The horn sounds to end the fight.

Roman Dolidze Emotional middle battle 😂😂
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Official UFC 303 Results: Roman Dolidze def. Anthony Smith by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Who would you like to see Dolidze fight after his win over Smith tonight in Las Vegas?