ROMAN DOLIDZE VS. ANTHONY HERNANDEZ HEADLINES UFC FIGHT NIGHT AT UFC APEX ON AUGUST 9

Las Vegas, NV – UFC® returns to the APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 9, with a pivotal middleweight clash between ranked contenders #8 Roman Dolidze and #9 Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: DOLIDZE vs. HERNANDEZ. The card also features a high-stakes flyweight bout between #7 Alex Perez and #9 Steve Erceg.

The event will stream live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ in English and Spanish, with prelims starting at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET and the main card kicking off at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.

🔥 MAIN EVENT: ROMAN DOLIDZE VS. ANTHONY HERNANDEZ

Hard-hitting Georgian contender Roman Dolidze (15-3) enters his second UFC main event determined to bounce back into the win column and defend his Top 10 status. Known for his gritty, powerful style and notable wins over the likes of Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland, Dolidze looks to reestablish himself as a serious threat in the middleweight title picture.

Opposite him stands surging contender Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez (14-2, 1 NC), who enters the Octagon riding a seven-fight win streak. The California native has been on a tear through the division, collecting finishes over Roman Kopylov, Michel Pereira, and Edmen Shahbazyan. A win over Dolidze could catapult Hernandez into the Top 5 conversation and closer to a potential title shot.

🪶 CO-MAIN EVENT: ALEX PEREZ VS. STEVE ERCEG

Flyweight fireworks are expected as former title challenger Alex Perez (25-9) makes his 2025 debut against Australia’s Steve Erceg (12-4). Perez, a veteran of the UFC and Dana White’s Contender Series, has wins over top names like Jussier Formiga and Matheus Nicolau. He’ll aim to reassert his place in the top tier of the division.

Erceg, meanwhile, has quickly made waves since joining the UFC, finishing the likes of Matt Schnell and Alessandro Costa. Now facing his toughest test yet, Erceg seeks a breakout victory that could put him back in line for a shot at gold.

📋 FEATURED BOUTS

Featherweight: Andre Fili (24-12) vs. Christian Rodriguez (12-3)
A thrilling clash between veteran savvy and rising talent.
Bantamweight: Elijha Smith (8-1) vs. Toshiomi Kazama (11-4)
A battle of Contender Series alum and Road to UFC stars.
Bantamweight: Miles Johns (15-3, 1 NC) vs. Jean Matsumoto (16-1)
High-level prospects face off in a fight with major implications.
Women’s Bantamweight: #14 Joselyne Edwards (15-6) vs. Priscila Cachoeira (13-6)
A clash of aggressive strikers looking to climb the rankings.
Middleweight: Eryk Anders (17-8, 1 NC) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (11-2)
Expect fireworks in this power-packed matchup.
Strawweight: #8 Iasmin Lucindo (17-6) vs. #12 Angela Hill (18-14)
A battle between experience and youth with rankings on the line.
Light Heavyweight: Julius Walker (6-1) vs. Rafael Cerqueira (11-2)
Two rising fighters clash in a bout that could produce a future contender.
Flyweight: Gabriella Fernandes (10-3) vs. Julija Stoliarenko (11-9-2)
Expect a competitive showing from two women eager to move up the ranks.

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