SUMMARY
- Roman Dolidze is one of the surging contenders in the UFC's middleweight division.
- Dolidze made his debut with a KO/TKO win over Khadis Ibragimov.
Roman Dolidze is one of the surging contenders in the UFC’s middleweight division. Whilst some consider him to be a relatively newer name, he has been around for quite some time. With that said, let’s try to learn and find out more about this exciting fighter.
For those unaware, Dolidze is a terrifying middleweight prospect who fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the USA. Notably, the 35-year-old has gone up against some mainstays in his division and held his own. Having started off in the WWFC and other promotions, Roman’s record and skill prompted the UFC to call him up.
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During his short yet promising UFC tenure, Dolidze made his debut with a KO/TKO win over Khadis Ibragimov. Despite some underwhelming performances since then, ‘The Caucasian’ put the division on notice with three back-to-back finishes against Kyle Daukaus, Phil Hawes, and Jack Hermansson.
Roman Dolidze ethnicity and religion
For the most part, many have been quite intrigued by Roman Dolidze’s calm demeanor. Although he is anything but that inside the Octagon, the fighter carries himself with a certain stoicism and maturity. As such, it has often led to many questions regarding where he was born, his ethnicity, and his religion.
Whilst he trains out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Dolidze is reportedly living in Ukraine. Born in Batumi, Georgia, Roman is a proud Georgian and carries his nation’s flag whenever possible. Notably, his aforementioned nickname, ‘The Caucasian‘, is supposedly a nod to his roots in the Caucasus region.
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Owing to its hard-fought independence from the Soviet Union, Georgians greatly value their determination and triumph. Similarly, this region is also said to be the birthplace of many fighters and warriors, who embody the spirit of their ancestors. Thus, the way Dolidze carries himself reflects the values inculcated in him from a young age.
As for his religion, there have been many contrasting stories. Due to his bearded appearance, many have assumed that he is Muslim. However, owing to some of the greetings he posts on social media and some pictures that he posts with his son, many believe that he follows Christianity. Moreover, it has been stated that about 85.84% of the population in Georgia adheres to Christianity.
Roman Dolidze’s wife and family
Judging by his social media, Roman Dolidze comes off as a big family man. Often posting pictures with his friends and family, Dolidze likes to share his good memories online. As such, fans have seen Dolidze post about his parents and his kids every now and then.
Whilst a lot of information about his parents is not available, it is known that Roman’s mother is a doctor. Additionally, he is reportedly married to a woman named Georgia Sokhumi; however, there is no information regarding her or when they got married. Moreover, Dolidze has two children, a son named Amiran and a younger daughter whose name he has withheld for now.
Previously, Roman was also embroiled in a controversy involving UFC flyweight JP Buys and strawweight Cheyanne Vlismas. According to Buys, Vlismas reportedly cheated on him, fleeing to Georgia with Roman. Whilst Cheyanne has vehemently denied the claims, Dolidze had nothing to say on the matter.