UFC Fight Nigth main card preview & picks | March 15, 2025

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze is set to deliver fireworks in Las Vegas this Sunday (AEDT), with a main card that provides opportunities for unranked fighters to make a statement.

The co-main event features a potential war between welterweights Chidi Njokuani and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, while undefeated light heavyweight prospect Diyar Nurgozhay makes his UFC debut against the heavy-hitting Brendson Ribeiro.

Read on for our UFC betting preview for the UFC fight night main card.

Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze

Marvin Vettori

• MMA Record 19-7-1
• Age 31
• Height 6’0″
• Weight 185lbs
• Reach 74″
• Nationality Italy

Roman Dolidze

• MMA Record 14-3-0
• Age 36
• Height 6’2″
• Weight 185lbs
• Reach 76″
• Nationality Georgia

A rematch two years in the making, top-10 middleweights Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze will run it back after Vettori’s narrow victory in 2023. Since then, Dolidze has regained form and will be looking to even the score at the UFC Apex.

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Chidi Njokuani vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Chidi Njokuani

• MMA Record 24-10-0
• Age 36
• Height 6’3″
• Weight 170lbs
• Reach 80″
• Nationality USA

Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

• MMA Record 25-8-1
• Age 38
• Height 5’11”
• Weight 170lbs
• Reach 73″
• Nationality Brazil

Chidi Njokuani (24-10-0) is a dangerous striker with 14 knockout wins to his name, utilizing his 6’3” frame to land devastating knees and elbows.

However, he has struggled on the ground, which could be a key factor against the well-rounded Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (25-8-1).

The Brazilian, known for his spinning heel kick and solid grappling, has stopped 15 fights via KO, including his most recent first-round finish.

Alexander Hernandez vs. Kurt Holobaugh

Kurt Holobaugh

• MMA Record 15-8-0
• Age 32
• Height 5’9″
• Weight 155lbs
• Reach 72″
• Nationality USA

Kurt Holobaugh

• MMA Record 22-8-0
• Age 38
• Height 5’11”
• Weight 155lbs
• Reach 70″
• Nationality USA

Alexander Hernandez (15-8-0) has been inconsistent over the past few years, alternating wins and losses, but he enters this fight off a split-decision win over Austin Hubbard.

Kurt Holobaugh (22-8-0) is on his third UFC stint and has impressed since his return in 2023. While Holobaugh’s aggressive forward pressure can be effective, it may leave him vulnerable to Hernandez’s counterstriking.

Da’Mon Blackshear vs. Cody Gibson

Da’Mon BlackShear

• MMA Record 15-7-1
• Age 30
• Height 5’10”
• Weight 135lbs
• Reach 72″
• Nationality USA

Cody Gibson

• MMA Record 22-10-0
• Age 37
• Height 5’10”
• Weight 135lbs
• Reach 71″
• Nationality USA

Da’Mon Blackshear (15-7-1) is an elite grappler with 10 submission victories, but his struggles in striking exchanges have cost him in past fights.

Cody Gibson (22-10-0) is a well-rounded veteran with solid grappling skills, though he has been submitted four times in his career. If Blackshear can secure top control, he has a good chance of finding a submission.

Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Brendson Ribeiro

Diyar Nurgozhay

• MMA Record 10-0-0
• Age 27
• Height 6’2″
• Weight 224lbs
• Reach 74″
• Nationality Kazakhstan

Brendson Ribeiro

• MMA Record 16-7-0
• Age 28
• Height 6’3″
• Weight 218lbs
• Reach 81″
• Nationality Brazil

Nurgozhay (10-0-0) makes his highly anticipated UFC debut after securing a highlight-reel head kick knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series.

The Kazakh fighter is a powerful striker with a well-rounded game, and while Ribeiro (16-7-0) has knockout power, his tendency to leave openings when attacking could be costly.

Seung Woo Choi vs. Kevin Vallejos

Seung Woo Choi

• MMA Record 11-7-0
• Age 38
• Height 6’0″
• Weight 145lbs
• Reach 74.5″
• Nationality South Korea

Kevin Vallejos

• MMA Record 14-1-0
• Age 28
• Height 5’11”
• Weight 145lbs
• Reach 68″
• Nationality Brazil

Choi (11-7-0) has struggled recently, winning just one of his last five fights. He has been knocked out twice in that span, a major concern against a power puncher like Vallejos (14-1-0).

The Argentine has only one professional loss, coming against future featherweight title contender Jean Silva. With his clean striking and ability to mix body and head attacks, Vallejos could make a statement here.

With rising prospects, intriguing rematches, and knockout potential across multiple fights, UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze promises an action-packed card.

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