Dolidze vs Hernandez: UFC Fight Night Full Fight Preview, Stats & Predictions

Middleweights Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez face each other at UFC Fight Night in what may be one of the more violent bouts on the card. Despite both men seeking to crack the top 10, this bout features a good mix of power, aggression, and chaos. This bout is a must for every fan of quick, action-filled bouts. In Pakistan, viewing this is only possible by tapmad.

Fighters at a Glance: Momentum, Motivation, and Recent Form

Roman Dolidze (12–3) has quickly built a reputation as a knockout artist with a base of BJJ and sambo. Despite recently losing to Marvin Vettori, the Georgian knockout artist is dangerous, especially when the fight is fresh. In 2022, he stormed through three finishes in a row—including a vicious TKO over Jack Hermansson—to show he can produce all of that explosiveness when given the chance. 

Meanwhile, Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez (12–2, 1 NC) is working in silence. At present, Hernandez is riding a four-fight streak and improving with each outing. His wrestling-inclined volume style has earned Hernandez respect in a surprisingly deep division, and by winning his latest bout in dominating submission fashion against Chris Curtis, he demonstrated that he can rebound from adversity and close out the show strong.

Both men come with high finish percentages before completing the full distance, and the fight is therefore one of the eagerly anticipated bouts on the card.

Tale of the Tape: Dolidze vs Hernandez Head-to-Head Stats

Category	Roman Dolidze	Anthony Hernandez
Record	12–3	12–2 (1 NC)
Age	36	31
Height	6'2"	6'0"
Reach	76"	75"
UFC Finish Rate	83%	91%
Fighting Style	Striker/Grappler	Grappler/Pressure Fighter
Last 3 Fights	1W – 2L	3W – 0L

Key Storylines Heading into Fight Night

• Can Dolidze return to form? After a red-hot 2022, his momentum has cooled. A win here would reestablish him as a top contender.
   
• Will Hernandez break into the rankings? His recent performances have been flawless, but a win over a name like Dolidze could put him on the map.
   
• Styles make fights. Dolidze has big power, but Hernandez thrives in scrambles and can drown opponents with pace.
   

This bout could come down to who imposes their game plan first. Dolidze tends to look for an early finish. If Hernandez survives that storm, his conditioning may carry him to victory.

Prediction: Who Has the Edge?

This is truly a 50-50 fight. Dolidze has the power to finish anyone early, but Hernandez has the cardio and grappling to dominate late.

Prediction: Hernandez via submission in Round 3.

Expect an action-packed scrap with momentum swings and a potential bonus on the line.

Why This Fight Matters in the Middleweight Division

The UFC's middleweight division is dealing with upheaval. With Israel Adesanya off the throne and new challengers on the rise, Dolidze and Hernandez are not just trying to impress rankers—they're trying to also stay relevant. 

A win keeps Dolidze in the conversation as a fringe top-10 threat, and a win for Hernandez could give him his first ranked opponent next and open the door to a breakout 2026.

How to Watch Dolidze vs Hernandez UFC Fight Night Live in Pakistan

Fans of the UFC based in Pakistan can stream the entire fight card live as tapmad, the official broadcaster of UFC content in the territory, provides streams of uninterrupted coverage and expert commentary in high definition, from the very start of the card with the early prelims into the main event. 

Do not miss out on the possibility of a war in the middleweight division, as Dolidze's pure power or Hernandez's vigorous pace takes the forefront in what could be one of the more difficult battles of the year. You will find all the action on tapmad.