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Anthony Hernandez (14-2-1NC) will take on Roman Dolidze (15-3) in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card, hoping to make his case for a shot at the middleweight championship.
Anthony Hernandez prepares to face Roman Kopylov in their middleweight fight during UFC 298 at Honda Center on February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California.
Anthony Hernandez prepares to face Roman Kopylov in their middleweight fight during UFC 298 at Honda Center on February 17, 2024, in Anaheim, California.
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How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs HernandezWhen: Saturday, August 9, 2025Time: 4:00 PM ET (Prelims) 7:00 PM ET (Main Card)TV Channel: ESPNLive Stream: Fubo (try for free)
The stakes are high for both Anthony Hernandez and Roman Dolidze heading into Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card, where the middleweight duo is set to face off in the main event. ‘Fluffy’ has won his past seven fights and is hoping one more victory will be sufficient to convince the UFC brass he deserves a shot at gold. Dolidze, meanwhile, has won three in a row and is looking to climb from ninth in the middleweight rankings.
Hernandez most recently beat Brendan Allen in February following four straight stoppage victories, including two Performance of the Night bonuses. The 31-year-old has eight submission wins to his name, but he takes on one of the middleweight division’s most competent wrestlers, who has never suffered a finish in his career to date.
Prior to the main event, Australian Steve Erceg is out to make an impression in his UFC bantamweight debut, where he faces Ode’ Osbourne, who is looking to bank consecutive wins for the first time since 2022. Fans can also look forward to a featherweight fight between Andre Fili and Christian Rodriguez, each of whom lost to Melquizael Costa in their latest outings.
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UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Hernandez Main Card
Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez (Middleweight)
Steve Erceg vs. Ode’ Osbourne (Bantamweight)
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Angela Hill (Strawweight)
Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez (Featherweight)
Miles Johns vs. Jean Matsumoto (Bantamweight)
Eryk Anders vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (Middleweight)
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