Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest UFC Odds for August 22nd in Sacramento
Reinier de Ridder faces Roman Dolidze at approximately 9:45 PM ET on Saturday, August 22, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Can de Ridder rediscover his early UFC momentum after moving permanently to light heavyweight, or will Dolidze's previous success at 205 pounds produce an upset? Check out this Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze prediction and best bet for August 22.
Peter Alexis - August 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadReinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Prediction: Will de Ridder Dominate on Saturday Night in Sacramento?
De Ridder is a substantial -375 favorite against Dolidze +295, with Over 2.5 Rounds priced at -140. The better value comes on de Ridder to win by decision at +120 as both fighters move back to light heavyweight following difficult stretches at 185 pounds.
De Ridder is 21-4 with 13 submission victories and entered the UFC with immediate momentum, winning his first four fights in the promotion. That run included victories over Gerald Meerschaert, Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal and Robert Whittaker before consecutive losses to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho stopped his climb toward a middleweight title shot.
Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Odds
- Moneyline: de Ridder (-375), Dolidze (+295)
Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Time: 9:45 PM ET (Estimated Fight Time)
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Prediction
His most recent fight against Borralho went the full three rounds, with de Ridder losing 30-27 on all three scorecards. The move to 205 pounds is now permanent after de Ridder acknowledged that repeated middleweight cuts had taken a major physical toll.
Dolidze is 15-5 with eight knockouts and three submissions, but he also enters after consecutive defeats. Anthony Hernandez overwhelmed him with pace and wrestling before submitting him in the fourth round last August, and Christian Leroy Duncan followed with a unanimous decision victory in March.
Light heavyweight is not unfamiliar territory for Dolidze. He is 3-0 in UFC fights at 205 pounds, including a victory over Anthony Smith, and removing the middleweight cut could help both his power and durability. That is important against a de Ridder game built around clinching, pressure and sustained grappling rather than pure knockout power.
De Ridder's 13 career submissions make that the obvious alternative outcome, but Dolidze is a talented grappler himself and has never lost by knockout. His recent loss to Hernandez required nearly four rounds of relentless wrestling and pressure before the submission finally appeared, while Duncan needed the scorecards.
Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze Pick
- Pick: Reinier de Ridder By Decision (+120) Check out these best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
At -375, de Ridder's moneyline is difficult to justify given his two-fight skid and divisional move. Decision at +120 allows bettors to back his advantages in pace, length and positional control while accounting for Dolidze's durability and familiarity with the heavier division.
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