At UFC 303 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Light Heavyweight veterans Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze will find themselves in an unexpected showdown. Originally set to face different opponents, circumstances have brought Smith and Dolidze together in the octagon. Smith, a seasoned fighter with a reputation for pulling off victories as an underdog, is seen as the favorite in this match-up thanks to his technical striking abilities and strong defense. On the other side, Dolidze is a unique fighter who leans on aggressive forward movement and overpowering his opponents, along with demonstrating intricate jiu-jitsu skills if the fight goes to the ground. Despite the unpredictable nature of MMA, Smith is anticipated to dominate this battle with his superior striking skills and physical size advantage.
UFC 303 will also showcase a main event rematch between Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former champion Jiri Prochazka. Additionally, there will be a co-headliner featuring Featherweight contender Brian Ortega and up-and-coming talent Diego Lopes. The event is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. ET for the preliminaries and at 10 p.m. ET for the PPV main card. Don’t miss out on all the excitement live on ESPN+!
