Anticipated UFC Bouts Scheduled in August's Lineup
The UFC is set to return to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 109, also known as UFC on ESPN 72, on August 9, 2025. The main event of the night is a middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez.
Dolidze, a Georgian fighter, is currently on a three-fight win streak, most recently defeating Marvin Vettori in March. Hernandez, from Dunnigan, CA, has an impressive record of seven consecutive UFC wins. This highly anticipated matchup was initially scheduled for UFC 302 but was postponed due to Hernandez's hand injury.
Steve Erceg and Park Hyun-sung will face off in the co-main flyweight bout, replacing Alex Perez who withdrew. Other fights on the card include women's strawweight Iasmin Lucindo vs. Angela Hill, featherweight Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez, bantamweight Miles Johns vs. Jean Matsumoto, and middleweight Eryk Anders vs. Christian Leroy Duncan.
The middleweight division is a competitive one, and this fight is no exception. Dolidze's recent winning streak contrasts with Hernandez's consistency and durability in the UFC. This matchup is expected to be highly competitive, with both fighters looking to solidify their standing within the division.
In other UFC news, Jared Cannonier and Michael Page will face off in a middleweight fight on August 17. Cannonier, a perennial top middleweight contender, has a record of 12-5, while Page is on a three-fight win streak, known for his power punching with nine wins by knockout.
Khamzat Chimaev, with a flawless record of 14-0, is set to defend his middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis on the same day. Du Plessis, currently unbeaten inside the Octagon, became the first UFC champion from South Africa in January after successfully defending his title twice, against Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland.
For those interested in UFC betting predictions, no relevant information was found regarding Alexander Volkanovski and Quintin van Jaarsveld. However, for more detailed analysis on the Dolidze vs. Hernandez fight or updates on UFC events beyond UFC Vegas 109, feel free to ask!
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With the anticipated return of UFC to Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 109, fans might be interested in rugby sports betting predictions, especially considering the highly competitive middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. Both fighters have impressive records in the sports, with Dolidze on a three-fight win streak and Hernandez boasting seven consecutive UFC wins.
