“CLD” has a real shot at the rankings.
MMAmania.com confirmed with multiple sources today (Tues., Dec. 30, 2025) that No. 12-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Roman Dolidze will square
off with rising contender Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC London on March 21 inside The O2 Arena in London, England.
Dolidze (15-4) enters the matchup looking to rebound from the worst loss of his professional career. The 37-year-old Georgian was absolutely dominated by Anthony Hernandez, suffering a fourth-round submission loss in the main event of UFC Vegas 109 (watch highlights).
That defeat snapped a three-fight winning streak for Dolidze, which included notable victories over Marvin Vettori, Kevin Holland (watch highlights), and Anthony Smith. Still, consistency has been an issue, as Dolidze is just 3-3 over his last six appearances.
Duncan (13-2), meanwhile, is riding serious momentum. The surging U.K. standout is coming off one of the most violent knockouts of 2026, starching Marco Tulio with a spinning back fist followed by a brutal finishing blow (watch highlights). “CLD” has now won three straight fights and earned back-to-back Performance of the Night bonuses, both by knockout.
Fans have been waiting for Duncan’s true breakout moment, and this could be it. A win over a ranked veteran like Dolidze would almost certainly punch his ticket into the Middleweight Top 15.
Adding to the intrigue: Duncan has never lost while fighting in London.
No other bouts have been announced for UFC London at this time.
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