{
  "id": 2693566,
  "title": "Highlights! RDR Easily Smashes Hapless Dolidze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/highlights-rdr-easily-smashes-hapless-dolidze",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T01:35:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/highlights-rdr-easily-smashes-hapless-013553685.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sacramento, California - On August 22, 2026, Reinier de Ridder dominated Roman Dolidze in a light heavyweight fight at UFC Sacramento LIVE at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. De Ridder, returning to the UFC in the 205-pound division, showcased his strength with over 100 ground strikes in the first round, leading to a first-round TKO victory. Early in the fight, Dolidze attempted to submit de Ridder but was unable to establish the leg lock. De Ridder efficiently countered Dolidze's attempts, staying on top and raining down strikes on his opponent. Eventually, the relentless attacks led to Dolidze's forced submission. This decisive performance marked a strong return for de Ridder and raised questions about Dolidze's UFC career prospects.",
  "summary": "Light Heavyweights Reinier de Ridder vs. Roman Dolidze squared off earlier tonight (Sat., Aug. 22, 2026) at UFC Sacramento LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. In a one-sided mauling, de Ridder landed about 100 ground strikes en route to a first-round TKO victory. De Ridder looked large and healthy […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Reinier de Ridder defeats Roman Dolidze by TKO in UFC Sacramento LIVE",
    "De Ridder lands over 100 ground strikes in first round",
    "Dolidze unable to secure leg lock submission attempt"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Reinier de Ridder's dominant performance marks a strong return to the UFC and raises questions about Roman Dolidze's future prospects in the organization.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}