UFC Vegas 104 results: Matches to make for ‘Vettori vs. Dolidze 2’ main card winners

UFC Vegas 104 final evening (Sat., March 15, 2025) featured a Middleweight rematch that noticed Roman Dolidze get revenge on Marvin Vettori, defeating “The Italian Dream” by way of unanimous choice (struggle recap right here). Within the co-main occasion, Chidi Njokuani gained his second straight struggle, starching Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos by way of technical knockout within the second spherical (see it once more right here).

Winner: Roman DolidzeWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Jared Cannonier

Dolidze may very well be eyeing a spot within the Prime 10 after getting revenge on Vettori, which implies greater and higher fights shifting ahead (not a trilogy). If he does leap as much as the No. 8 spot, I’d like to see him face off towards the No. 7-ranked fighter within the weight class (Cannonier). “Killa Gorilla” is coming off a technical knockout win over Gregory Rodrigues, snapping his two-fight shedding streak.

Winner: Chidi NjokuaniWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Sam Patterson

Njokuani has actually discovered his groove and is presently having fun with the longest win streak of his UFC profession with three straight. So far as a possible subsequent opponent, a struggle towards Patterson sounds interesting. Like Njokuani, Patterson is using a three-fight win streak and was final seen knocking out Danny Barlow within the first spherical earlier this month (see it once more right here).

Winner: Alexander HernandezWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Mauricio Ruffy

Hernandez secured his second straight win, defeating a tough-as-nails Kurt Holobaugh after quarter-hour of motion, his first such win streak in seven years. Final week, I prompt Mauricio Ruffy tackle the winner of this struggle … and I nonetheless like that matchup. Ruffy is presently on a seven-fight win streak and has gained all three of his fights contained in the Octagon. Hernandez could be an ideal check for The Combating Nerds-trained fighter given his expertise. On the flip facet, Hernandez has an opportunity to steal all of Ruffy’s shine with an upset win. I get that Ruffy already needs to face among the finest the promotion has to supply, however let’s not transfer too shortly right here as a result of he’s, in any case, solely three fights deep into his UFC profession. That stated, you’ll be able to’t blame Ruffy for taking pictures his shot.

Winner: Da’Mon BlackshearWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Ricky Simon

Blackshear locked down his second straight win contained in the Octagon, stopping Cody Gibson by way of second spherical submission. “Da Monster” improved to 4-3-1 in his UFC profession, and a struggle towards a long-time veteran like Simon may very well be so as. Simon just lately snapped his three-fight shedding streak by knocking out Javid Basharat within the first spherical final month (see it once more right here).

Winner: Brendson RibeiroWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Cesar Almeida

Ribeiro gave Octagon newcomer, Diyar Nurgozhay, a impolite welcome to the eight-walled cage, securing a slick kimura submission within the second spherical of their Mild Heavyweight scrap (highlights right here). With two straight wins below his belt, Ribeiro is out to make a run at 205 kilos after beginning off his UFC profession with two straight defeats. I’d prefer to see him face off towards Cesar Almeida subsequent, who’s coming off a giant knockout win over Abdul Razak Alhassan. “Cesinha” has additionally gained two straight.

Winner: Kevin VallejosWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Gabriel Santos

Vallejos had an explosive (and predictable) UFC debut, knocking out Seung Woo Choi within the first spherical. He has now gained 4 straight bouts — all inside the space — so “El Chino” is off to an ideal begin. A struggle towards Santos could be an fascinating struggle between two younger and explosive contenders with all of the potential on this planet to make waves within the 145-pound division. Santos was final seen submitting Jack Jenkins at UFC 312 by way of submission (see it once more right here).

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