UFC Fight Night is headlined by Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez on Saturday, August 9, with an exciting fight card top to bottom. UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez features multiple fights with high-skill matchups and ranking implications throughout Saturday night.
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UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez serves a different purpose than cards of late. While it does not have the highest profile matchups, it’s no filler card either. These fights will create movement in multiple divisions and set up future matchups at all levels.
The main event echoes this thought exactly — Dolidze vs. Hernandez will showcase two contenders fighting for the opportunity to break into the upper echelon of Middleweight, and shake up a largely stagnant weight class.
Co-headlining UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez is former title challenger Steve Erceg, matching up against veteran contender Alex Perez, each looking to earn another shot at the champion.
The UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez main card is set to start at 7 p.m. ET, with Dolidze vs Hernandez expected to start around 9:30 p.m. ET, depending on when the other fights end.
We'll break down who’s fighting in UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez, including top picks and PrizePicks predictions for the main card.
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UFC Fight Night Projections & Start Times: Dolidze vs. Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez main card prelims will start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 9, while the Dolidze vs. Hernandez main event is expected to start at 9:30 p.m. ET — subject to change based on other fights before it.
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez projections and predictions below are via the PrizePicks MMA board.
Here’s the UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez main card schedule, in reverse order.
Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez– Main Event
- Main event
- Middleweight
- Expected start time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Dolidze Projections: 40.5 Significant Strikes
- Hernandez Projections: 20.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 51.5 Significant Strikes, 5.5 Takedowns
- Significant Strikes (Combo): 91.5
- Fight Time Projection: 18 minutes
- Dolidze vs. Hernandez Prediction
Ode Osbourne vs. Steve Erceg – Co-Main Event
- Co-main event
- Banatamweight
- Expected start time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Osbourne Projections: 15.1 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 28.5 Significant Strikes
- Erceg Projections: 20.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 41.5 Significant Strikes, 66.5 Fantasy Score
- Fight Time Projection: 11 minutes
- Osbourne vs. Erceg Prediction
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Angela Hill
- Women’s Strawweight
- Expected start time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Lucindo Projections: 18.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 53.5 Significant Strikes, 47.55 Fantasy Score
- Hill Projections: 21.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 62.5 Significant Strikes
- Significant Strikes (Combo): 124.5
- Lucindo vs. Hill Prediction
Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez
- Featherweight
- Expected start time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Fili Projections: 14.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 53.5 Significant Strikes
- Rodriguez Projections: 18.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 59.5 Significant Strikes, 54.55 Fantasy Score
- Significant Strikes (Combo): 104.5
- Fili vs. Rodriguez Prediction
Miles John vs. Jean Matsumoto
- Bantamweight
- Expected start time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- John Projections: 15.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 47.5 Significant Strikes
- Matsumoto Projections: 22.5 RD 1 Significant Strikes, 70.5 Significant Strikes, 54.55 Fantasy Score
- Significant Strikes (Combo): 117.5
- John vs. Matsumoto Prediction
Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez Prediction & Preview
Roman Dolidze is on a three-fight win streak since his last loss, a split decision loss to a formidable opponent in Nassourdine Imavov. In his most recent fight, Dolidze avenged a loss to a previous title challenger, Marvin Vetorri.
That win proved Dolidze was ready for a step up, and a win this Saturday would propel him into the title-challenger conversation.
Similarly, Anthony Hernandez is riding high on a four-year, seven-fight win streak, dating back to a loss to Kevin Holland in 2020. In his win streak, Hernandez has played gatekeeper, toppling Allen, Kopylov, and many other legitimate rising stars.
Hernandez may be massively underrated, and a win on Saturday will prove that in what should be a competitive fight.
Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez Prediction: Hernandez 3.5 Takedowns
- This is a five-round fight with five minute rounds, as is standard in UFC Fight Night main event.
- Hernandez averages 6.22 takedowns per 15 minutes.
- Dolidze has 33% Takedown defense.
- Hernandez has 14 Takedowns in his last 2 fights.
- Dolidze has not been taken down in his last four fights.
Ode Osbourne vs. Steve Erceg Prediction & Preview
Ode Osbourne has struggled to get ranked wins in the Flyweight division. However, his ability to comfortably beat up on lower-level competition has placed him in an uncomfortable spot.
A victory on Saturday would break this pattern and potentially allow Osbourne to begin his ascent to a rank.
Steve Erceg’s potential is hard to place. Erceg was the closest challenger we have seen to Pantoja, but 2 subsequent losses placed question marks on where Erceg belongs. Erceg will need to answer those questions with a decisive victory.
The original opponent, Alex Perez, withdrew from this fight. So both fighters will be fighting up from their usual weight at 135 pounds.
Ode Osbourne vs. Steve Erceg Prediction: Fight Time 11 Minutes
- Osbourne's average Fight Time is 6:46.
- Erceg’s average Fight Time is 14:55.
- Erceg has a 66% Finish Rate.
- Three of Osbourne’s four most recent fights have ended in a finish.
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Angela Hill Prediction & Preview
Iasmin Lucindo’s four-fight win streak was put to rest against Amanda Lemos in her most recent outing. This streak was impressive, but the loss limited her from reaching the peak of the division. A signature win against a veteran like Hill could prove critical in determining where Lucindo truly belongs.
Angela Hill’s UFC career has been inconsistent since joining in 2017. Hill has shown flashes of promise in the Strawweight division, but she has not been able to string together enough victories to stay at the top of the division.
She has won five of her last seven fights before this card. Nonetheless, this is a ranked matchup, and Hill has yet another opportunity to show that she can compete amongst the best.
Iasmin Lucindo vs. Angela Hill Prediction: Hill 70.5 Significant Strikes
- Of Hill’s last 14 fights, only one has ended in a finish.
- Lucindo has one finish in the UFC.
- Hill lands 5.47 Significant Strikes per minute.
- Lucindo averages 2.15 Takedowns per 15 minutes.
Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez Prediction & Preview
Andre Fili is 3-3 in his last six fights, and a win here would continue his pattern of a loss followed up with a win. However, with close victories and glaring defeats in his recent fights, this fight could be more important than ever for deciding the fate and future of Fili.
On the other side of the octagon, Christian Rodriguez has some impressive victories under his belt, most notably against Raul Rosas Jr. These victories have yet to materialize into any further success in the UFC, where his 5-3 UFC record has just kept him afloat. With a victory over a division staple like Fili, Rodriguez can fix his eyes on a potential ranked matchup next.
Andre Fili vs. Christian Rodriguez Prediction: Significant Strikes (Combo) 113.5
- Both fighters lost to Melquizael Costa in their last bout.
- Neither fighter has won via finish in their last three bouts.
- Fili absorbs 4.15 Significant Strikes per minute — this is a 15-minute fight if it goes the distance.
Miles John vs. Jean Matsumoto Prediction & Preview
Despite coming off a loss, Miles John has proved that he can hang with UFC level talent. A four-fight streak of division victories might keep the record pretty, but to earn back his hype, John will be looking for a statement finish.
To earn the respect he deserves, John will need to not only win — but also entertain.
Jean Matsumoto may be the most exciting prospect on the entire card this Saturday. Coming off his first loss, a respectable split-decision defeat at the hands of Rob Font, Matsumoto will come looking to restore his winning ways.
At 16-1, this lesson learnt could be just a blimp on the radar of Matsumoto’s climb to stardom.
Miles John vs. Jean Matsumoto Prediction: John 47.5 Significant Strikes
- Matsumoto has not landed a Knockdown in the UFC in three fights.
- John has 82% Takedown Defense.
- Matsumoto absorbs and delivers over 5 Significant Strikes per minute.
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UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez is set to bring us exciting fights on Saturday night. The main card is scheduled to start around 7 p.m. ET.
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