UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Hernandez or UFC Vegas 109 took place on the 9th of August at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event came with unexpected finishes and several finishes. This article explores all the aspects you need to know about the recent UFC Fight Night event.
Anthony Hernandez Submits Roman Dolidze in the Main Event
In the main event of the evening, Anthony Hernandez, a rising middleweight contender submitted the Georgian mixed martial artist Roman Dolidze via RNC in the round 4 of the fight. It was a display of Anthony’s grappling pressure, superior endurance and heart.
Hernandez vs Dolidze Fight Breakdown
From the start, Hernandez applied relentless pressure, using aggressive clinch work, multiple takedown attempts, and sharp ground control to neutralize Dolidze’s power striking. Dolidze defended well in the early rounds, but Hernandez’s tempo and transitions eventually wore him down. In Round 4, Hernandez secured back control and locked in the choke for the win at 2:45.
Hernandez Stakes His Claim in the Title Picture
Now on an impressive eight-fight win streak, Hernandez made it clear post-fight that he’s ready to compete at the top of the middleweight division.
“Give me the title shot… I want something to prove I’m the best in the world.”
His performance earned him a Performance of the Night bonus and cemented him as a serious threat to the middleweight elite. The win also marked the first time Roman Dolidze has ever been finished inside the UFC.
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UFC Fight Night: Full Fight Card Results
Main Card Results
| Division | Winner | Method | Round/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleweight (Main Event) | Anthony Hernandez def. Roman Dolidze | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | R4, 2:45 |
| Bantamweight | Steve Erceg def. Ode’ Osbourne | Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3) | 3 Rounds |
| Strawweight | Iasmin Lucindo def. Angela Hill | Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2) | 3 Rounds |
| Featherweight | Andre Fili def. Christian Rodriguez | Split Decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28) | 3 Rounds |
| Bantamweight | Jean Matsumoto def. Miles Johns | Split Decision (29-28 x2, 28-29) | 3 Rounds |
| Middleweight | Christian Leroy Duncan def. Eryk Anders | TKO (Spinning Elbow and Punches) | R1, 3:53 |
Preliminary Card Results
| Division | Winner | Method | Round/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Heavyweight | Julius Walker def. Raffael Cerqueira | Unanimous Decision (30-27 x2, 30-26) | 3 Rounds |
| Bantamweight | Elijah Smith def. Toshiomi Kazama | KO (Slam) | R1, 4:10 |
| Women’s Bantamweight | Joselyne Edwards def. Priscila Cachoeira | KO (Punch) | R1, 2:24 |
| Welterweight | Uros Medic def. Gilbert Urbina | KO (Punches) | R1, 1:03 |
| Women’s Flyweight | Gabriella Fernandes def. Julija Stoliarenko | Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28 x2) | 3 Rounds |
| Middleweight | Eric McConico def. Cody Brundage | Split Decision (29-28 x2, 27-30) | 3 Rounds |
UFC Fight Night Bonus Winners
Four fighters were awarded $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses for standout finishes:
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Anthony Hernandez – for his submission win in the main event
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Christian Leroy Duncan – for his spinning elbow TKO
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Elijah Smith – for a brutal slam KO
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Joselyne Edwards – for her one-punch knockout of Cachoeira
No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
Who’s Next for Anthony Hernandez?
With this victory, Hernandez has been able to come into the spotlight and has strengthened his case for a fight against a top ranked opponent, it would be no surprise if the UFC puts him up against someone like Robert Whittaker or even Ciao Borralho. With elite grappling, iron will, and non-stop pressure, Hernandez is positioning himself as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division. He just needs to keep his momentum going and get a few more dominant wins under his resume to get in the conversation for a title shot.
Atmosphere at the UFC Apex: Intimate but Electric
The UFC Apex is a different kind of fight environment compared to huge pay-per-views, which fill arenas. It’s tighter, rawer, and more intense. Fighters can hear their corners well, fans are very next to the action, and the production has a focused atmosphere that often brings out gritty, technical aspects of fights. UFC Vegas 109 was the same.
Some lesser-known fighters took advantage of this event, and the energy inside the Apex made it even more intense.
UFC Fight Night Delivers on All Fronts
Even though UFC Vegas 109 wasn’t a pay-per-view event, it had a lot of important fights, breakout performances, and career-changing events. Anthony Hernandez is becoming a real threat in the middleweight division, and there are many rising stars who are establishing a name for themselves. The UFC has a lot of future championship challengers in the works.
This card was a great reminder that Fight Night is where new contenders are born.
