It won’t end up on any highlight reels but Roman Dolidze still did enough to get his first win at middleweight at UFC Vegas 28.
Using a grappling heavy game plan, Dolidze controlled Laureano Staropoli against the cage for the better part of 15 minutes to win a unanimous decision. The scorecards all ready 30-27 for Dolidze, who returns to the win column after suffering a loss in his 185-pound debut back in March.
Taking on a smaller opponent, Dolidze closed the distance in the opening round, grabbed the body lock and attempted to outgrapple Staropoli but it took a lot of effort to finally drag him to the mat.