UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
United States
Main Card • Final
Georgia
R5, 5:00
Italy
R2, 2:19
Brazil
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:09
R2, 1:28
Kazakhstan
Argentina
R1, 3:09
South Korea
Prelims • Final
Dominican Republic
R2, 4:48
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R1, 3:16
Performance of the Night
Democratic Republic of Congo
R3, 5:00
R3, 3:05
Performance of the Night
Spain
R1, 2:46
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:40
Performance of the Night
Venezuela
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Carlos Vera, André Lima, Priscila Cachoeira, and Carli Judice each collected a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for their impressive stoppage finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $38,400 | $48,000 | — | $86,400 | |
| LOSS | $79,600 | — | — | $79,600 | |
| WIN | $72,000 | $72,000 | — | $144,000 | |
| LOSS | $35,000 | — | — | $35,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $19,200 | $16,000 | — | $35,200 | |
| LOSS | $12,800 | — | — | $12,800 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $75,000 | — | — | $75,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are compiled from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) disclosed compensation standards and verified industry reports. Chidi Njokuani (172.25 lb) and Diyar Nurgozhay (210.5 lb) each missed weight and were fined 20% of their base purses, which were transferred directly to their opponents Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Brendson Ribeiro, respectively. Official Performance of the Night winners received $50,000 bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
Roman Dolidze successfully avenged his UFC 286 defeat by sweeping Marvin Vettori 49–46 on all three judges’ scorecards over 25 minutes, securing his eighth career UFC middleweight victory.
With no Fight of the Night declared, all four post-fight bonus checks were allocated to individual Performance of the Night recipients: Carlos Vera, André Lima, Priscila Cachoeira, and Carli Judice.
Carli Judice secured one of the fastest head-kick stoppage victories in UFC women’s flyweight history, dispatching Yuneisy Duben via head kick and punches in just 1:40 of Round 1.
Priscila Cachoeira secured her fifth career UFC knockout finish, stopping Josiane Nunes in 2:46 of the opening round to solidify her position among the most lethal bantamweight punchers.
Brazilian flyweight standout André Lima connected on 108 significant strikes and locked in a 3rd-round rear-naked choke over Daniel Barez, earning his second UFC post-fight performance bonus.
Ecuadorian bantamweight Carlos Vera earned his first promotional stoppage victory inside the Octagon, tapping out Josias Musasa via rear-naked choke in 3:16 of Round 1.
The card featured two separate fighters missing non-title weight limits (Chidi Njokuani at 172.25 lb and Diyar Nurgozhay at 210.5 lb), with both conceding 20% fines to their respective opponents.
Chidi Njokuani landed 46 significant strikes and halted Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via knees and elbows at 2:19 of Round 2, logging his fourth career knockout under the Zuffa banner.
Argentine phenom Kevin Vallejos made a thunderous official promotional debut, registering a knockdown and a 3:09 first-round TKO over veteran SeungWoo Choi.
Alexander Hernandez completed four of five takedowns and amassed 6:39 of dominant mat control against Kurt Holobaugh, displaying a refined wrestling-centric gameplan.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta outlanded veteran Ryan Spann 66 to 23 in significant strikes before finishing the bout via punches at 4:48 of Round 2, earning his 17th career win.
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 featured 13 uninterrupted bouts produced exclusively for live digital streaming on ESPN+ from the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley, United States).
Who won the main event rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze?
Roman Dolidze defeated Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) over five rounds, successfully avenging their previous encounter from UFC 286.
Who won the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2?
Chidi Njokuani defeated Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via TKO (knee and elbows) at 2:19 of Round 2 in a featured 172.25 lb catchweight bout.
Which fighters missed weight at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2?
Two fighters missed weight: Diyar Nurgozhay weighed in at 210.5 pounds (4.5 lbs over the light heavyweight non-title limit), and Chidi Njokuani weighed in at 172.25 pounds (1.25 lbs over the welterweight non-title limit). Both forfeited 20% of their base purses to their respective opponents.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Carlos Vera, André Lima, Priscila Cachoeira, and Carli Judice. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Carli Judice defeat Yuneisy Duben?
Carli Judice executed a clinical TKO (head kick and punches) at just 1:40 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus in the card’s opening bout.
How did Priscila Cachoeira defeat Josiane Nunes?
Priscila Cachoeira landed a devastating counter punch to score a walk-off knockout at 2:46 of Round 1 against fellow Brazilian Josiane Nunes.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 broadcast?
The entire 13-bout fight card—including the seven preliminary matchups and the six-fight main card—streamed live in the United States exclusively on ESPN+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The cageside commentary booth was manned by Brendan Fitzgerald, Paul Felder, and Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters as the official Octagon announcer.
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