The UFC Fight Night action continues with another exciting card scheduled for Saturday the 9th (overlapping into Sunday the 10th in South Africa) of August, live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Below, we break down the Main Event clash between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez, as well as two featured main card bouts from a betting front.
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ROMAN DOLIDZE vs ANTHONY HERNANDEZ
Middleweight – Main Event:
Roman Dolidze, representing Georgia, is a rugged and powerful middleweight who has fought consistently at a high level over the last few years. Known for his knockout power and durability, Dolidze enters this contest with a UFC record of 9 wins with 3 losses and has recently shown a resurgence in form after facing 2 decision losses between 2023 and 2024.
He is currently riding a 3-fight win streak with victories over Anthony Smith, Kevin Holland, and most recently Marvin Vettori in their second meeting which was across 5 rounds in the main event in March 2025, which he won via unanimous decision.
Anthony Hernandez, fighting out of the USA, is a well-rounded fighter who possesses strong ground and stand-up game, and he has been one of the most in-form middleweights in the UFC of late. Boasting an 8-2 record within the institution, Hernandez has won his last 7 fights in a row, picking up finishes over Michel Pereira, Roman Kopylov, and Edmen Shahbazyan.
His most recent outing came in February 2025, when he outpointed Brendan Allen across three rounds to take home a unanimous decision triumph.
BETTING – click here to bet
Dolidze 3.60
Hernandez 1.30
PREDICTION:
Dolidze has the experience and power to pose an early threat, but Hernandez’s relentless pressure and superior submission game should give him the edge. I’m backing Hernandez to wear down the Georgian and secure a decision victory.
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STEVE ERCEG vs ODE’ OSBOURNE
Bantamweight Co-Main Event:
Steve Erceg, the flyweight standout from Australia, will look to bounce back after a tough stretch against the division’s elite. Erceg is known for his clean striking and smart movement, and he started his career strong back in 2023 where he won his first 3 UFC bouts.
He was then given a title shot against Alexandre Pantoja where he lost by decision and this was followed up by a 1st round knockout loss to Kai Kara-France. His latest test was a meeting with Brandon Moreno in March where the fight went the distance once again and Erceg lost by decision.
Ode’ Osbourne enters the octagon following a much-needed victory over Luis Gurule in April, winning via TKO in round 2. The Jamaican born fighter is flashy, unorthodox, and possesses fight-ending power, but his inconsistency has cost him lately, having lost 4 of his last 6 fights.
Osbourne will need to stay off the mat in this one, as Erceg’s control and ground game can dominate if the fight gets grappling heavy. He will therefore look to showcase his effective striking as he did in his most recent encounter.
BETTING – click here to bet
Erceg 1.18
Osbourne 5.50
PREDICTION:
While Osbourne is unpredictable, Erceg’s discipline and overall skillset should see him take control of the bout. I believe this will be a measured start from the Aussie with a finish in Round 2 by submission.
Notably this fight will be held at Bantamweight due to a late notice change.
IASMIN LUCINDO vs ANGELA HILL
Women’s Strawweight fight:
Iasmin Lucindo, just 23 years old, is a skilled wrestler who contains incredible stamina and continues to impress in the strawweight division with a record of 4-2 under the organisation. The Brazilian has won 4 of her last 5 bouts, with victories over Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Polyana Viana, and Marina Rodrigue and her only recent loss came against Amanda Lemos earlier this year, that she lost via unanimous decision.
Angela Hill, the veteran from the USA, remains one of the most active fighters in UFC history, with over 20 fights inside the Octagon. Her record sits at 11 wins with 14 losses, and while her experience is invaluable, she has struggled with consistency throughout her UFC run.
Hill’s recent form is slightly improved, winning 3 of her last 4, including a hard-fought split decision over Ketlen Souza in February.
BETTING – click here to bet
Lucindo 1.50
Hill 2.70
PREDICTION:
I am expecting a close striking battle with both women staying on their feet most of the time, but Lucindo’s forward pressure and recent momentum may give her the edge on the judges’ scorecards in a decision win.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Dolidze vs Hernandez
Hernandez by decision at 3.00
Erceg vs Osbourne
Erceg by submission at 2.40
Lucindo vs Hill
Lucindo by decision at 1.75
THE TREBLE AT 12.60
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Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
