Last fight
Win
de Ridder vs Dolidze
Aug. 22, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 579
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1393
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 9
- Takedowns Attempted
- 32
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Batumi, Georgia
Trains at
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Fighting style
MMA
Age
38
Height
74.00
Weight
185.50
Octagon Debut
Jul. 18, 2020
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
41.00
- Pro since 2016
- Eight wins by KO, three by submission (2 heel hook, RNC)
- Eight first round finishes, two second-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Has won seven of his last 12
- 11 fights at middleweight (6-5), 3-1 at light heavyweight
UFC Fight Night (8/22/26) Dolidze was stopped by Reinier de Ridder via strikes at 4:01 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (3/21/26) Dolidze lost a three round unanimous decision to Christian Leroy Duncan
UFC on ESPN (8/9/25) Dolidze was submitted by Anthony Hernandez via rear-naked choke at 2:45 of the fourth round
UFC Fight Night (3/15/25) Dolidze won a five round unanimous decision over Marvin Vettori
UFC 307 (10/5/24) Dolidze defeated Kevin Holland via TKO (injury stoppage) at 5:00 of the first round
UFC 303 (6/29/24) Dolidze won a three round unanimous decision over Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Dolidze lost a five round majority decision to Nassourdine Imavov
UFC 286 (3/18/23) Dolidze lost a three round unanimous decision to Marvin Vettori
UFC on ESPN (12/3/22) Dolidze stopped Jack Hermansson via strikes at 4:06 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/29/22) Dolidze knocked out Phil Hawes at 4:09 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (6/18/22) Dolidze knocked out Kyle Daukaus at 1:13 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (6/5/21) Dolidze won a three round unanimous decision over Laureano Staropoli
UFC on ESPN (3/20/21) Dolidze lost a three round unanimous decision to Trevin Giles
UFC on ESPN (12/5/20) Dolidze won a three round split decision over John Allan
UFC Fight Night (7/18/20) Dolidze stopped Khadis Ibragimov via strikes at 4:15 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I used to play soccer before I turned 22 years old. When I went to college, I started to train grappling and at age of 28 I started to train MMA.
Do you have any heroes? My Father and Grandfather are my heroes
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a big opportunity for me.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Management degree
What was your job before you started fighting? I’m a coach.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? World and European grappling champion
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? ADCC Asia champion
Favorite grappling technique: Leg locks
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: When I am home, I am definitely not a professional athlete. I have businesses to run, construction projects, and negotiations to handle. Because of that, the moment I find out my fight date, I leave my hometown to fully lock in and concentrate on my preparation.
I love the mountains, the forests, the smell of a campfire, the sound of a mountain river, and the crisp, cold air in the mornings. I am grateful that I now have the opportunity to build my dream home in the mountains, even though the construction itself takes up a lot of my time.
My path to the UFC was unconventional. While I was studying, I was also training. I originally started my education as a naval engineer, but halfway through, I switched to the faculty of economics and management, eventually earning my Master’s degree. I was 28 years old when I put on gloves for the first time and had my first professional fight—with zero amateur experience. Just two years later, I signed with the UFC. I have been in the top rankings for four years now, and I am nowhere near my limit. Perfection has no ceiling.
