The UFC's middleweight division needs new contenders after the title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov look to stand out as they face one another on Feb. 3. UFC Vegas 85 airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
Dolidze turned pro in 2016. The Georgian is a former WWFC light heavyweight champion who joined the UFC in 2020. He is 6-2 in the octagon and 4-2 in the middleweight division. The 35-year-old had his four-fight win streak snapped in March, losing against Marvin Vettori via a unanimous decision. Dolidze is ranked seventh in the middleweight rankings.
Ranked 11th, Imavov also turned pro in 2016. "The Sniper" is a former TFL welterweight champion who joined the UFC in 2020. He's 4-2 with one no-contest in the octagon and is 1-1-1 in his last three fights. Imavov last fought in June, with a fight against Chris Curtis ending in a no-contest following a clash of heads.
WATCH: UFC Vegas 85: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov on ESPN+
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When is UFC Vegas 85: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov?
UFC Vegas 85 begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 3. Dolidze and Imavov should make their way to the octagon around 10:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Here's how that translates to different timezones globally:
| Region | Date | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Start Time (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, February 3 | 4 p.m. ET | 7 p.m ET | 10:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, February 3 | 1 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. PT | 7:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, February 3 | 9 p.m. GMT | 12 a.m. GMT | 3:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, February 4 | 8 a.m. AEDT | 11 a.m. AEDT | 2:15 p.m. AEDT |
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How to watch UFC Vegas 85: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Saturday, February 3 | ESPN, ESPN+ |
| Canada | Saturday, February 3 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink |
| United Kingdom | Saturday, February 3 | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| Australia | Sunday, February 4 | Main Event on Kayo |
The prelims and main card for UFC Vegas 84 will be available on ESPN and the ESPN+ streaming service.
UFC Vegas 85 price: How much does Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov cost?
You can pay $10.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $109.99.
WATCH: UFC Vegas 85: Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov on ESPN+
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
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Where is UFC Vegas 85?
UFC Vegas 85 takes place at the UFC's APEX Center in Las Vegas.
Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov betting odds for UFC Vegas 85
Betting odds are not yet available for this fight.
Roman Dolidze record, bio
- Nationality: Georgian
- Born: July 15, 1988
- Height: 6-3
- Reach: 76 inches
- Total fights: 14
- Record: 12-2 with seven wins via knockout
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Nassourdine Imavov record, bio
- Nationality: French
- Born: March 1, 1995
- Height: 6-3
- Reach: 75 inches
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 12-4 (1 NC) with five wins via knockout
UFC Vegas 85 fight card
Main card
- Roman Dolidze vs. Nassourdine Imavov; Middleweights
- Renato Moicano vs. Drew Dober; Lightweights
- Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov; Welterweights
- Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov; Middleweights
- Gilbert Urbina vs. Charles Radtke; Welterweights
- Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia Silva; Flyweights
Prelims
- Luana Carolina vs. Julija Stoliarenko; Flyweights
- Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita; Strawweights
- Azat Maksum vs. Charles Johnson; Flyweights
- Themba Gorimbo vs. Pete Rodriguez; Welterweights
- Lee Jeong-yeong vs. Blake Bilder; Featherweights
- Landon Quinones vs. Marquel Mederos; Lightweights
- Thomas Petersen vs. Jamal Pogues; Heavyweights
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