UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez 9th August 2025
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UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez delivered an action-packed night of MMA with thrilling knockouts, technical grappling exchanges, and high-stakes battles that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Headlined by a middleweight clash between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez, the event showcased both rising prospects and seasoned veterans.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Start Time: Main Card – 10:00 PM ET / Prelims – 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Match Card:
Main Card:
- Middleweight: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez
- Featherweight: Alex Caceres vs. Jonathan Pearce
- Lightweight: Drakkar Klose vs. Joaquim Silva
- Bantamweight: Ricky Turcios vs. Kyung Ho Kang
- Women’s Strawweight: Polyana Viana vs. Jinh Yu Frey
- Welterweight: Jared Gooden vs. Trey Waters
Preliminary Card:
- Featherweight: Francis Marshall vs. Tucker Lutz
- Women’s Flyweight: Natalia Silva vs. Maryna Moroz
- Lightweight: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Jordan Leavitt
- Bantamweight: Garrett Armfield vs. Marcus McGhee
- Women’s Bantamweight: Tamires Vidal vs. Hailey Cowan
Match Review:
- Main Event – Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez:
The middleweight headliner was a gritty, back-and-forth contest. Dolidze showcased his power striking early, while Hernandez relied on pressure and relentless grappling. In the later rounds, Hernandez’s cardio and ground control began to take over, earning him a hard-fought decision victory. - Co-Main Event – Alex Caceres vs. Jonathan Pearce:
Caceres displayed his signature creativity and striking fluidity, but Pearce’s wrestling and clinch work neutralized much of his offense. Pearce’s control on the ground secured him the win via unanimous decision. Other Highlights:
- Drakkar Klose delivered a clinical performance against Joaquim Silva, mixing striking and takedowns for a dominant win.
- Ricky Turcios fought with high energy, overwhelming Kyung Ho Kang for a decision victory.
- Polyana Viana stunned the crowd with a quick first-round submission over Jinh Yu Frey.
Location:
The event took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, offering the intimate, high-energy atmosphere the venue is known for.
Conclusion:
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez was a perfect showcase of technical skill, resilience, and fight IQ. Anthony Hernandez’s victory over Roman Dolidze solidified his position as a serious contender in the middleweight division, while other fighters used the spotlight to make strong cases for bigger matchups in the future.