Upcoming UFC Contest Preview: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez - Event Schedule, Betting Lines, Broadcast Time, Live Streaming Access
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return on Aug. 9 with UFC Fight Night, and the main event promises to be a thrilling middleweight matchup between Anthony Hernandez and Roman Dolidze.
Hernandez, currently ranked seventh in the UFC middleweight rankings, has been on a roll, winning his last seven fights with five finishes. His most recent victory came against Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night on August 9, 2025, which moved him up from the tenth spot to his current ranking. Dolidze, who was ranked ninth before the fight, has since dropped one spot [1][3][4][5].
Dolidze's only loss since 2021 was a majority decision to Nassourdine Imavov. In contrast, Hernandez has been unstoppable, with his latest victory predicted to be a Unanimous Decision in the main event [10].
Meanwhile, Roman Kopylov, whom Hernandez beat, was given an opponent three places north of him, indicating the UFC's confidence in Hernandez's skills [8].
The event, which takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, will also feature several other exciting fights. In the women's strawweight division, Iasmin Lucindo is the favourite against Angela Hill, while in the bantamweight division, Jean Matsumoto is the favourite against Miles Johns [2][6].
Christian Leroy Duncan is the favourite against Eryk Anders in the middleweight division, and Steve Erceg is the favourite against Ode Osborne in the flyweight division [3][7]. In the featherweight division, Christian Rodriguez is the favourite against Andre Fili [9].
The event will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed on Fubo. With such an exciting lineup, UFC Fight Night is sure to be a must-watch event for UFC fans.
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- MMA fans eagerly await the return of the UFC on Aug. 9, as Anthony Hernandez, currently ranked seventh in the UFC middleweight rankings, engages in a thrilling matchup against Roman Dolidze, the former ninth-ranked contender.
- Hernandez's impressive seven-win streak, with five finishes, and most recent victory against Dolidze have solidified his position, further cementing him as a strong bet for UFC betting enthusiasts.
- The event features several intriguing fights, including Iasmin Lucindo, the favorite in the women's strawweight division against Angela Hill, and Jean Matsumoto, the favorite against Miles Johns in the bantamweight division.
- In the featherweight division, Christian Rodriguez is the favorite against Andre Fili, making him an attractive choice for bettors.
- With an exciting lineup of fights, UFC Fight Night is poised to offer numerous opportunities for fans to win big, making it a must-watch event for sports enthusiasts and MMA fans alike.
