UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs Hernandez - Full Card Analysis

UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs Hernandez – 8.9.2025 – Fight Predictions and Analysis

Welcome to our collaborative coverage of UFC Vegas 109: Dolidze vs Hernandez. The Apex in Las Vegas will play host to a fun slate of action here tonight. Be sure to check out our full reasoning for every pick as our records will not reflect confidence in each selection. We will be picking every fight, but likely only recommend betting on a select few.

Current Record

Anthony: 197-115-1 (Last Year 321-191-0, 63%)
Nick: 200-112-1 (Last Year 316-196-0, 62%)

*Fight odds were last updated from Bet99 on 8-8-2025 at 8pm EST

Preliminary Card- Starts 4:00pm EST

Cody Brundage -170 vs Eric McConico +145

Anthony: The card begins with this matchup of Eric McConico and Cody Brundage. This fight is going to take place at light heavyweight despite both men usually competing at 185 pounds. It was only booked a few days ago. McConico previously took his UFC debut fight in February on short notice, losing by knockout to Nursulton Ruziboev. He is now 35 years old and I do not expect he will have much sustained success going forward in the promotion. Brundage is known for having a rather unpredictable career with fights ending in various ways like disqualification, no contests and a recently overturned technical decision. He is comfortable in any area of the fight but at his best pressuring opponents and threatening with his offensive grappling. I give him the slight edge over McConico thanks to his better defense and overall poise. McConico will rush positions here on the mat where Brundage will flow and wrestle. He has the power advantage in this fight and I’m doubtful McConico will be able to submit him. Since joining the UFC this is only the second occasion that Brundage has closed as a betting favorite. He lost by decision when favored -190 versus Sedriques Dumas. Cody Brundage by Round Two KO
Nick: Cody Brundage has a powerful wrestling base and he does a good job pouring damage on his opponents if he can find himself in top position. He can be dangerous on the feet, but he telegraphs most of his strikes and recently it seems his cardio has become a major weakness. He is 11-6-1 professionally, but he’s been wildly inconsistent since he made his UFC debut. McConico is primarily a striker with decent power on the feet and as a southpaw he can be difficult for lower level opponents to read. He’s one of the main training partners of Jared Cannonier, fighting out of a solid camp in MMA Lab in Arizona. He is 9-3-1 professionally, coming off an ugly KO loss to Nursulton Ruziboev in his UFC debut back in February. He has decent offensive grappling ability, but it seems he mostly likes to stand and exchange on the feet. This is an extremely low level match-up that was put together on short notice. These are two extremely volatile fighters, and they’re both fighting up a weight class here. This is a low confidence play, but I do expect Brundage to pull off the win. He has grappling upside here, and more power on the feet. Cody Brundage by Round Two KO

Gabriella Fernandes -400 vs Julija Stoliarenko +300

Anthony: Next is a women’s flyweight fight between Gabriella Fernandes and Julija Stoliarenko. This should be a competitive matchup between grapplers. Fernandes has been a fun addition to the promotion, performing very well in her fights so far. She has won both previous appearances including a stoppage of Wang Cong in her last fight. Fernandes is confident with her jiu jitsu but she is really known for her boxing and great hand speed. From the southpaw stance I expect her to tag Stoliarenko here and easily land double the significant strikes. This will not be a competitive fight if Fernandes is able to maintain space and keep Stoliarenko standing. Stoliarenko is normally at her best when executing her offensive grappling. She is a IBJJF silver medalist and black belt in jiu jitsu. 10 of her 11 total professional victories have come by way of armbar submission. There will likely be a few grappling exchanges in this fight and positions where Stoliarenko will threaten an armbar attempt. I trust Fernandes to stay safe in these positions and fight out of the armbar if she is caught there. She is a purple belt in jiu jitsu and confident in her own skillset on the mat. Gabriella Fernandes by Decision
Nick: Gabriella Fernandes is primarily a striker, but most of her success has come on the mat as three of her four most recent wins have come via submission. She is 2-2 in the UFC, most recently securing a massive upset win over a heavily favored prospect in Cong Wang. Fernandes was surprisingly competitive one the feet with the highly-touted Wang, and she capitalized on a timely knockdown to secure a club-and-sub submission as a +600 underdog. Julija Stoliarenko is an armbar specialist with good enough BJJ to score her favorite submission from a variety of positions. She is 11-8-1 professionally, but just 2-5 in the UFC. Stoliarenko is tough, but she really only has one path to victory. She has been out of action since she suffered an ugly loss to Luana Carolina via KO back in February of 2024. Stoliarenko is always live for that armbar upset, but Fernandes should have solid enough defensive grappling to avoid that here. As long as she does, she should pull away and start to dominate as this fight wears on. Gabriella Fernandes by Round Three KO

Uros Medic -400 vs Gilbert Urbina +300

Anthony: Next is a fight at welterweight between Uros Medic and Gilbert Urbina. Medic is the big betting favorite in this matchup but I cannot confidently predict that he is going to win. These are two athletes that do not pull their punches, often engaging violently very early in fights. Medic has never seen the scorecards. Urbina has also had five fights in a row all ended inside of the distance. One man will very likely get stopped here today. Medic is the more potent striker on offense and more likely to win via knockout. The dangerous southpaw is not quite as big as Urbina but his technique is excellent and he lands a much wider arsenal of attacks. Urbina focuses on his boxing while Medic is always getting his kicks involved too. My main issue with Medic is that he puts offense first, often at the sacrifice of defense. Medic also has defended just 55 percent of opponent takedowns, showing a clear deficiency in terms of grappling skill. He has good wrestling on the initial shot but after that Medic struggles to find his way back to the feet. Urbina is the superior grappler but I do not anticipate he will be spamming takedowns throughout this fight. He could win via submission but only in the event that he takes Medic’ back. These two are going to throw down in round one and I expect an early knockout will materialize. Uros Medic by Round One KO
Nick: Uros Medic is a skilled striker who is clearly gifted in terms of his technical abilities. He throws meaningful shots and pushes a serious pace but he sometimes over-exerts himself and gets stuck in questionable positions. He has never fought to a decision. His hyper-aggressive style allows him to take out inferior competition, but against higher level opponents he’s going to need to learn to pace himself.Gilbert Urbina is a decent striker who works well behind his jab. He’s capable of changing stances and while it doesn’t seem to be a strength, he’s certainly more than competent on the mat as well. He is 1-2 in the UFC, and he’s notably been out of action since February of 2024. This a volatile match-up, but I do see Medic as the rightful favorite. Urbina is the better grappler here, but I don’t suspect he’s athletic enough to keep this fight on the mat. Urbina should be able to find a KO within one of the first few striking exchanges. Uros Medic by Round One KO

Joselyne Edwards -400 vs Priscila Cachoeira +300

Anthony: This is a fight at women’s bantamweight between Joselyne Edwards and Priscila Cashoeira. These are two strikers that will start out brawling in round number one. Cachoeira is defined by the term “pucher’s chance” as she relies on her power to get the job done. Edwards won via knockout in her last fight and has the edge here facing an opponent like Cachoeira. She strikes with good technique and often pressures opponents into moving backward with her kickboxing output. Cachoeira has more pure power than Edwards but she lands with little technique, wailing big over-hands. Edwards is the much more well-rounded fighter after recently addressing some deficiencies that she has had on the ground. Edwards is now very proficient when it comes to timing her own takedowns and controlling opponents on the mat. She is strong and generally does well timing double-leg attempts. Cachoeira is a tough out at bantamweight, but she is not nearly as skilled as Edwards when comparing their technique. Her boxing is fine, but Cachoeira has poor takedown defense and little motivation to get up. Edwards can land good strikes from range and grapple as needed tonight. She had a tough weight cut but after rehydration, Edwards will have the size advantage here versus Cachoeira. She is certainly going to make sure that is felt when she is in top position. Joselyne Edwards by Round Three KO
Nick: Joselyne Edwards is a Muay Thai style striker who finds most of her success striking both at range and in the clinch. She has decent offensive grappling ability, but she has trouble getting back to her feet if she’s taken down by her opponent. She’s almost always in very close fights, and this very well could play out as another one here against Priscila Cashoeira. Priscila Cachoeira is very compact in her stance, she throws fairly effective combinations and she does a good job using her volume to keep pressure on opponents. She can take a shot and keep moving forward, and she puts enough volume on her opponents to eventually find openings to land power shots. That being said, she takes a ridiculous amount of damage. She absorbs nearly eight significant strikes per minute and her aggressive style also presents opportunities for her opponents to find takedowns. This is an extremely low level match-up between dangerous but volatile fighters. Cachoeira will be dangerous on the feet here, but I expect Edwards to secure the takedowns she needs to win this one on the mat. Joselyne Edwards by Decision

Elijah Smith -600 vs Toshiomi Kazama +425

Anthony: Next is a fight at bantamweight between Elijah Smith and Toshiomi Kazama. This card has a lot of heavy betting favorites but Smith is somebody I trust with my money here today. It appears to be a great stylistic matchup for the prospect as he competes with an opponent entering on a 2-3 skid. Kazama is known for his great judo and BJJ but very porous defense. His jiu jitsu prowess gives him a clear edge over Smith on the mat but I expect him to eat a lot of punishment however long this bout is standing. With numerous quick knockouts on his resume, Smith really enjoys when his fights end early. He showed off improved cardio and patience in his most recent performance, beating Vince Morales via decision. He will pepper Kazama with shots here early, finding his mark and landing with much better speed. It should not be hard for him to place strikes that will sit down Kazama, especially given the natural power that Smith has. I certainly think Smith’s stock is much higher after watching him fight another hard three rounds in his last fight. This kid is still just 22 years old and continuing to improve with each appearance. I am confident that he will win here convincingly facing Kazama today. Elijah Smith by Round Two KO
Nick: Toshiomi Kazama is fairly well-rounded but he’s most comfortable grappling and chasing submissions. He seems decent on the feet, but his durability is questionable at best as he has lost via KO in each of his last three losses. Elijah Smith is 8-1 professionally, coming off a win in his UFC debut over a tough out in Vince Morales. Primarily a striker, Smith can be explosive out of breaks and he generally does a good job landing power at the end of his combinations. At 22-years old he’s quick and athletic, but he’s still sharpening his skills. Four of his eight professional wins have come via submission. The line feels wide here as Smith seems a bit overvalued as a prospect. Still, I do expect he can keep his fight standing long enough to catch Kazama’s questionable chin. Elijah Smith by Round One KO

Julius Walker -600 vs Rafael Cerqueira +425

Anthony: The featured prelim is a fight at light heavyweight between Rafael Cerqueira and Julius Walker. It seems like Cerqueira may be getting his walking papers with another loss here today. He is a very low-level athlete with not much future ahead of him. Walker is a prospect that the UFC can actually build and market. His first fight came with just two weeks’ notice with Walker not exactly in pique shape. He fought well against Alonzo Menifield and the two were awarded Fight of the Night. Walker executed his gameplan despite tiring, and really looked capable of winning at least two rounds of that fight. Cerqueira is a big step down in competition and I think Walker will cruise against this opponent specifically. Walker is taller with the longer reach and much better striking accuracy. He lands strikes at a high clip and does much better on the defensive when compared to Cerqueira. The reason Cerqueira has been finished in both previous fights is due to his defense being so porous. He will continue to get knocked out early if he attempts to beat elite strikers with his own boxing. Cerqueira should be urgently working his fights to the mat where he has the advantage. Instead he tends to back up frequently and get stuck in vulnerable positions along the fence. Walker is also a proficient grappler that would give Cerqueira trouble if these two engage on the mat. Walker does well maintaining top position in his fights and landing hellish ground and pound. He is a safe bet to find the victory via stoppage, my most confident pick for today. Julius Walker by Round One KO
Nick: Julius Walker is 26 years old and 6-1 professionally, coming off a loss in his UFC debut to a tough out in Alonzo Menifield. While he lost that fight, he gave a solid showing of himself against an opponent in Menifield who has been ranked for a significant portion of his time with the promotion. Walker is lean for a light heavyweight, but he also has tremendous speed and athleticism. A former NCAA basketball player, he works well behind his jab, and his ground game seems to be rounding into form. Rafael Cerqueira is 11-2 professionally, but 0-2 in the UFC. He’s coming off back-to-back losses via finish. Prior to his UFC losses, Cerqueira had won seven straight fights via finish for a small regional promotion in Demo Fight in Brazil. He’s a dangerous striker, but it’s tough to gauge his level of talent given his lack of quality competition. He was completely overwhelmed in his UFC debut and his last fight back in February, and it seems he’s fighting to hold his roster spot here against Walker. Walker is still developing his game, but Cerqueira seems to fold under pressure. It’s tough not to expect more of the same in this one. If Walker is aggressive, this one should come easy for him. Julius Walker by Round One KO

Main Card- Starts 7:00pm EST

Christian Leroy Duncan -500 vs Eryk Anders +390

Anthony: The main card begins with this middleweight fight between Eryk Anders and Christian Leroy Duncan. Anders was victorious in his most recent appearance but that win came against aged veteran Chris Weidman. Anders has accrued a 9-8 record in the UFC despite not facing very high-level competition. He is durable and generally steady but Anders does not pose much of a threat here at 185 pounds. Duncan is rightfully favored in this matchup as the much more prolific striker. He switches stances and uses good footwork to control the cage, pushing opponents to the fence and baiting them into striking exchanges. Anders may have more pure power than Duncan but he does not put together combinations with the same efficiency. Anders will land some strikes here but Duncan is going to score much more meaningful damage. He should cruise in this fight by maintaining his distance and touching up Anders at range. I like the defense out of Duncan so far as well. It would surprise me to see him get dropped here eating a big counter. Anders should look to employ his wrestling here in this matchup. He has showcased decent grappling in the past and I imagine he could hold down Duncan for a few rounds if he really tried. He is a live underdog given his toughness and the ability to win sloppy fights at this weight. Christian Leroy Duncan by Decision
Nick: Christian Leroy Duncan is 11-2 professionally, with eight of his wins coming via KO. He’s a dynamic striker who has shown serious power in both his punches and his kicks. He’s extremely athletic with creative flying and spinning attacks in his arsenal. He does an excellent job leading his opponents into traps, and he’s explosive out of breaks. As excellent as he is on the feet, his defensive grappling is still a major hole in his game. As a former Alabama University linebacker, Eryk Anders is a gifted athlete. That being said, he lacks the power you’d expect to see coming from his massive frame. He’s a quality striker in terms of technical ability, but he doesn’t always put out enough volume to win over judges on the scorecards. He has decent wrestling ability, but it’s rare we see him lean on that part of his game. Leroy Duncan is the much better technical striker. I expect he can find a KO shot after he starts to find his reads. Anders can be dangerous if he leans on his wrestling, but he seems a bit checked out at this point in his career. Christian Leroy Duncan by Decision

Jean Matsumoto -280 vs Miles Johns +220

Anthony: Next is a fight at bantamweight between Miles Johns and Jean Matsumoto. Johns is another underdog to be considered here on a card with a lot of juicy betting options. I often do find myself picking Johns in fights due to his solid defense and consistent approach. He lost his last fight to another talented Brazilian when facing Felipe Lima. He will be far from contending again if he cannot steal this decision. I am a fan of Matsumoto’s striking in close against opponents. He has excellent muay thai skills and powerful strikes in the pocket. He can let his hands go more here against Johns with less fear of what is coming back at him. Johns is good but I certainly would not consider him a finisher. He is at his best when grinding out opponents, and winning rounds thanks to his pressure and takedowns. He may be forced to strike in this matchup as Matsumoto can likely defend against takedown attempts. His base is even lower than Johns, build very stout for the 135 pound division. Matsumoto also has several submission attempts he can try if Johns is shooting. I definitely favor the younger athlete to win out here. Jean Matsumoto by Decision
Nick: Jean Matsumoto is 16-1 professionally, coming off a hard fought decision loss to a tough out in Rob Font. In spite of that loss, Matsumoto gave an excellent showing of himself against a fighter in Font who has been ranked at bantamweight for years. He’s put together an impressive resume at just 25-years old. He’s well-rounded, with six of his professional wins coming via submission and six coming via KO. He is fast and athletic, and his cardio paired with solid durability allows him to fight aggressively for fifteen minutes. Miles Johns is primarily a grappler. He’s shown high level wrestling ability with creative entries for takedowns and his striking seems to improve every time we see him in the cage. Johns often leaves himself open to counterpunches and he doesn’t always finish his combinations offensively. Still, he’s extremely athletic and his well-rounded game makes him a high upside fighter as he continues to improve. Johns is a live underdog, but Matsumoto should be able to stay a step ahead no matter where this one goes. He’s the better technical striker, he’ll be the longer fighter here, and I also expect he can look for submissions if Johns does try to take him down. Jean Matsumoto by Round Two Submission

Christian Rodriguez -240 vs Andre Fili +190

Anthony: This is a matchup at featherweight with Andre Fili set to face Christian Rodriguez. Fili is still competing regularly here at age 35, perhaps getting more out of his career than what many expected. He has always been a talented wrestler known for great takedowns with impeccable timing. That is not good news as he faces an opponent in Rodriguez with 69 percent takedown defense. Opponents are always looking to takedown Ceerod rather than competing with him on the feet. Rodriguez averages 3.63 significant strikes landed per minute but he hits very hard for this weight class. His boxing is great and generally Rodriguez will get better as his fights go on. He should be able to use cardio as a weapon here fighting against the 35 year old. I predict that Fili will shoot early tonight in an attempt to ground Rodriguez tonight. Rodriguez should be able to keep this fight standing and really unload more offense in rounds two and three. I refuse to bet on him tonight due to a lack of urgency in his most recent appearance. Fili is a live betting underdog but in my opinion his path to victory is not very clear. Christian Rodriguez by Decision
Nick: Christian Rodriguez is primarily a striker. He’s capable of utilizing a grappling heavy gameplan in certain match-ups, but he seems most comfortable exchanging on the feet. He has decent BJJ both offensively and defensively, which was evident in his wins over highly regarded prospects in Austin Bashi, Raul Rosas Jr., Cameron Saaiman, and Isaac Dulgarian. He is 12-3 professionally and 5-3 in the UFC. At just 27-years old he’s certainly a prospect to keep an eye on, but he is coming off an ugly loss in a fight against Melquizael Costa back in March. Andre Fili is a well-rounded fighter. He throws powerful punches, he has solid wrestling and his athleticism allows him to stay competitive against a wide range of top-level opponents. He’s an effective striker that uses his length well, but he’s relied on his grappling and wrestling in most of his professional victories. His durability is somewhat questionable as he’s been taking damage in the UFC since 2013. Still, he’s a difficult out for anyone outside of the rankings at featherweight. This should be a competitive fight, so I’m seeing some value on the Fili side of things. This is a low confidence play, but he’s one of the more intriguing underdogs on this card. Andre Fili by Decision

Iasmin Lucindo -190 vs Angela Hill +155

Anthony: This is a fight between Angela Hill and Iasmin Lucindo at strawweight. It is an interesting spot for Lucindo coming off a loss to Amanda Lemos in her last fight. I would consider this a matchup of striker versus grappling. Lucindo is confident with her offensive striking but she will win this fight much more convincingly if she elects to wrestle. She has successfully scored at least one takedowns in five straight UFC appearances. Hill is very tough to keep grounded but I am sure the Brazilian will at least try. Her most clear path to victory comes by submitting Hill or controlling her on the mat. In moments that Lucindo may be losing to Hill standing, she at least will not be eating such significant damage. Hill is consistent with her offensive attacks but her strikes do not seem to hurt. She averages 5.47 significant strikes landed each minute while accurately placing more than half of her total attempts. Lucindo will struggle competing at range but I think she can hold her own in the clinch. Lucindo is also just 23 years old and continuing to improve with every outing. She should have the speed advantage against Hill and much more strength when this fight does go to the ground. I am not going to bet her here as a moderate favorite but she figures to win this fight based on styles alone. Iasmin Lucindo by Decision
Nick: Iasmin Lucindo is a well-rounded prospect with a high-volume striking style, solid cardio, and excellent durability. Lucindo can be a dangerous submission grappler if this fight hits the mat, but she doesn’t really have the wrestling ability to take the fight there consistently. Lucindo is already dangerous at just 23-years old, and she continues to show improvements every time we see her fight. When fighting on the feet, both of these women are high volume strikers. They both like to throw in the clinch, they’re both durable and they’re both capable of carrying a quality pace for fifteen minutes. This fight will mark Angela Hill’s 28th with the UFC. Hill is well-rounded, with a powerful muay thai striking base. She is a competent grappler with decent BJJ, but most of her success has come striking both in the clinch as well as in open space. In spite of her advanced age, she has won three of her last four fights. It is understandable Lucindo is the favorite here as the much younger fighter and the better grappler in this match-up. That being said, I do see value on the Hill side. She should be able to outvolume Lucindo on the feet here, and there’s a chance she can dominate in the clinch. Angela Hill by Decision

Steve Erceg -600 vs Ode Osbourne +425

Anthony: The co-main event is a men’s flyweight matchup between Ode Osbourne and Steve Erceg. This should be a good clash that likely yields a finish here at 125 pounds. Osbourne earned Performance of the Night for his last fight in April and rides that momentum into the contest tonight. Erceg is the fighter with his back against the wall. It is imperative that Erceg perform better here coming off three consecutive losses. Through his fights in the promotion, he has not shown much in terms of special talent or ungodly power. Erceg’s boxing skills are brilliant but his striking defense has really left a lot to be desired. Osbourne has great power if nothing else and I worry that he could flatline Erceg here. Osbourne also could really surprise people by getting the better of Erceg on the mat. While Erceg is the more credentialed offensive grappler, Osbourne has numerous submission’s in his arsenal and great attacks even from bottom position. He is going to negate much of what Erceg does best on the mat. Those taking a shot on Osbourne should consider betting him via stoppage. Erceg should score consistently and easily win this fight if it does go a full three rounds. His jab should find a home early tonight and I expect to see a lot of combinations landing too. I think he will prove to be much better than Osbourne but proceed with caution. Steve Erceg by Round Two Submission
Nick: Steve Erceg is 12-4 professionally, with six his those wins coming via submission. Erceg comes into this fight off of three consecutive losses, but each of those losses came against the absolute class of the division. Erceg’s striking continues to improve. He has underrated power and he’s technically sound everywhere. He has excellent cardio, and he’s capable of putting out a lot of volume on his feet. He certainly prefers to grapple, but he’s shown a well-rounded game against a quality level of competition. Ode Osbourne has crisp striking and he does an excellent job switching stances. He has a powerful back-step power kick; he does a good job diversifying his strikes, and more often than not he’s able to lean on his athleticism to drown his opponents. He works well at range, but he sometimes leaves himself open to counters in exchanges. His wrestling leaves a lot to be desired, but he does carry an arsenal of dangerous submissions if his fights hit the mat. The biggest advantage for Erceg in this fight is his cardio. Osbourne is skilled, but inconsistent and he almost always fades as his fights wear on. Erceg’s durability is a concern in this match-up, but as long as he fights smart, he should be able to outclass Osbourne here no matter where this one goes. Steve Erceg by Round Two Submission

Anthony Hernandez -320 vs Roman Dolidze +250

Anthony: The main event is an exciting clash between middleweight contenders Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. It is a matchup that will likely yield very intense scrambles on the mat. Hernandez is on a seven-fight win streak and showing no signs of slowing down. He is a persistent machine that constantly moves forward and pressures his opponents. Hernandez will absolutely shoot for takedowns here as he has scored the most ever in UFC middleweight history. It will be interesting to see how his pressure grappling matches up against the blackbelt of Dolidze. It should not be overlooked that Dolidze was formerly an ADCC qualifier. He is on a tidy win streak of his own and I think he is a very live underdog. Dolidze should look to dominate this fight very early before Hernandez can begin gaining momentum. His best chance of realizing success today is by striking and throwing power against Hernandez. Otherwise Dolidze will need to find a way to submit Fluffy early in order to get his hand raised. This matchup is going to swing heavily into Hernandez’ favor as these fighters realize rounds three, four and five. I think Fluffy will maintain pressure throughout this fight and rally to win via decision. This fight could be a good live betting opportunity as Hernandez will improve in every round. Dolidze is getting disrespected with odds this wide but I cannot go against the favorite here. Anthony Hernandez by Decision
Nick: Anthony Hernandez’s submission ability is certainly his greatest strength, but he’s also competent on the feet with three professional wins via KO. Hernandez should be able to hang on the feet here, but his clearest path to victory will be to take this fight to the mat as eight of his fourteen professional wins have come via submission. He is coming off seven consecutive wins under the UFC banner, and he’s quickly establishing himself as a contender to take seriously at middleweight. Roman Dolidze packs a lot of power in his strikes, but he’s also a decorated grappler as an ADCC Asia & Oceania Champion. Dolidze has recently begun training at Xtreme Couture. As a fighter who was once the owner of his own small gym before the move, the camp shift has helped him to improve considerably in each of his most recent fights. He’s now training with tougher partners and learning new techniques he wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. As talented as he is, Dolidze is one of the more inconsistent fighters on the roster. He is a potent finisher and he’s dangerous everywhere, but his instincts and general fight IQ are certainly weaknesses for him more than they are strengths. I expect Dolidze to look good early here, but Hernandez has built his career on surviving early and then wearing on his opponents. The longer this fight goes,the more dominant I expect Hernandez to look. Things could get dicey early, but I’m siding with the favorite. Anthony Hernandez by Round Five KO

-Nick Marro

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