We have now you lined for all of tonight’s UFC 303 outcomes, together with the sunshine heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze.
Smith (38-19 MMA) was final seen in motion at Might’s UFC 301 occasion, the place he scored a first-round submission victory over Vitor Petrino (see that right here). That win was preceded by a TKO loss to Khalil Rountree Jr.
In the meantime, Roman Dolidze (12-3 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight dropping skid. ‘The Caucasian’ is coming off back-to-back determination losses to Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov respectively.
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Anthony Smith vs @RomanDolidzeUFC
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Spherical one in all this gentle heavyweight contest begins and Roman Dolidze lands a low kick. He follows that up with a kick to the physique after which one other low kick. Anthony Smith comes ahead however eats one other inside low kick. ‘Lionheart’ with an honest counter proper. Each males join with low kicks within the pocket. Dolidze lands one other. Smith swings and misses with a proper hand. One other low kick for the Georgian. Smith replies with one in all his personal. Simply over two minutes stays in Spherical 1. Anthony Smith with a proper hand excessive. Large pictures from each males. Roman Dolidze with an excellent left. He follows that up with a low kick. Smith continues to press ahead. He lands a proper hand. The horn sounds to finish spherical one.
Spherical 2 of this gentle heavyweight matchup begins and each males open up with low kicks. Roman Dolidze lands one other. Anthony Smith seems to be to shut the space. He doubles up on his jab. Dolidze with a giant flurry and Smith hits the canvas. Large pictures now from Dolidze. He seems to have ‘Lionheart’ in hassle. Smith will get wrist management and slows down the barrage. Anothony provides up his again and Roman works in some brief punches. He’s touchdown some good proper palms now. Smith is masking up however nonetheless defending. Ninety seconds stay within the spherical. Dolidze with some knees to the physique. Smith must scramble however will not be doing so simply but. Extra huge knees from Roman Dolidze. ‘Lionheart’ scrambles to his ft however eats a giant left. He survives to see spherical three.
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The third and last spherical of this gentle heavyweight matchup begins and Anthony Smith lands a pair of low kicks. Roman Dolidze does a little bit dance after which leaps in with a proper hand. The fighters commerce low kicks. Smith swings and misses with a left hook. Large pictures from each males within the pocket. Dolidze goes to the physique with a kick. He lands a low kick as Smith makes an attempt to come back ahead. Roman with a takedown try however it isn’t there. Anthony Smith with a jab. Dolidze replies with a left hook. Underneath two minutes stay within the combat. ‘Lionheart’ with a proper hand. He lands an honest left hook. Roman returns fireplace with a 1-2. One other left hook from Smith. Each guys are swinging leather-based within the pocket. A superb left lands for Dolidze. Each males join with low kicks. The horn sounds to finish the combat.
Roman Dolidze Emoting mid combat 😂😂
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Official UFC 303 Outcomes: Roman Dolidze def. Anthony Smith by unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Who would you wish to see Dolidze combat subsequent following his victory over Smith this night in Las Vegas?