Fight Details
Event: UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Time: Main Card starts at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV
Weight Class: Middleweight (185 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN / ESPN+
Matchup Overview
This middleweight headliner features two surging contenders with vastly different styles. Roman Dolidze (15-3-0), ranked #9 in the UFC middleweight division, is a powerful striker with underrated grappling. He’s riding a three-fight win streak, including a dominant decision over Marvin Vettori. Anthony Hernandez (14-2-0, 1 NC), ranked #10, enters on a seven-fight win streak, most recently out-grinding Brendan Allen in February. Known for his relentless pace and submission prowess, Hernandez is one of the most dangerous grapplers in the division. This fight could determine the next title challenger behind Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev.
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Roman Dolidze | Anthony Hernandez |
| Nickname | — | “Fluffy” |
| Record | 15-3-0 | 14-2-0 (1 NC) |
| Age | 36 | 31 |
| Height | 6’3″ (190 cm) | 6’0″ (183 cm) |
| Reach | 76″ (193 cm) | 75″ (191 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Gym | Xtreme Couture | MMA Gold / Team Alpha Male |
| Nationality | Georgia | United States |
Key Stats & Style Breakdown
| Category | Dolidze | Hernandez |
| Significant Strikes/Min | 3.12 | 4.87 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 53% |
| Strikes Absorbed/Min | 2.85 | 3.91 |
| Takedowns/15 Min | 1.1 | 3.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 33% | 45% |
| Takedown Defense | 63% | 70% |
| Submission Attempts/15 Min | 0.6 | 1.9 |
Dolidze has the edge in power and physicality, while Hernandez thrives on pace, pressure, and grappling transitions.
Recent Fight History
Roman Dolidze: Defeated Marvin Vettori via unanimous decision (March 2025). Controlled range and landed heavy shots while neutralizing Vettori’s clinch game.
Anthony Hernandez: Beat Brendan Allen via unanimous decision (February 2025). Outworked Allen with takedowns, scrambles, and top control in a grueling three-round war.
Both fighters are peaking, and this bout could be a title eliminator depending on how the division shakes out.
FIGHT ODDS
Roman Dolidze + 280
Anthony Hernandez – 355
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 8, 2025
