UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez 8/9/2025 – August 9 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez August 9 2025
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UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez brought fight fans an evening full of explosive action, impressive finishes, and strategic battles inside the Octagon. The night was headlined by a thrilling middleweight showdown between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez, backed by an exciting lineup of fights across multiple divisions.
Event Overview:
- Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Time: Prelims – 7:00 PM ET / Main Card – 10:00 PM ET
- Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Organization: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Fight 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
Prelims:
- 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
Fight Night Recap:
- Main Event – Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez:
This five-round battle saw Dolidze looking sharp early with heavy strikes, but Hernandez’s pace, relentless grappling, and ground dominance turned the tide. In the later rounds, Hernandez’s conditioning made the difference, earning him a well-deserved unanimous decision. - Co-Main Event – Alex Caceres vs. Jonathan Pearce:
Caceres showcased his striking creativity, but Pearce’s strong wrestling and clinch work kept him in control throughout, leading to a clear points victory. Standout Performances:
- Drakkar Klose dominated Joaquim Silva with a balanced attack of striking and wrestling.
- Ricky Turcios outworked Kyung Ho Kang in a high-tempo bantamweight clash.
- Polyana Viana secured a lightning-fast first-round submission over Jinh Yu Frey.
Venue:
The event was staged at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, providing an intense, close-up MMA experience for the fans.
Final Thoughts:
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez delivered an entertaining night of fights with Anthony Hernandez making a statement in the middleweight ranks. With strong performances throughout the card, several fighters positioned themselves for bigger opportunities in upcoming UFC events.