Middleweight contenders, Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez, headline UFC on ESPN 72 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters look to increase their winning streaks in this high-stakes main event.
Roman Dolidze has fought professionally since before 2023. Recently, he won a unanimous decision against Marvin Vettori. Similarly, Anthony Hernandez began his pro career post-2013 and last vanquished Brendan Allen by unanimous decision.
What time is Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez fight
Live coverage for the Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez main card will start at 04:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 04:30 PM | 07:50 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 01:30 PM | 04:50 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 | 08:30 PM | 11:50 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 | 07:30 AM | 10:50 AM |
The UFC on ESPN 72 event will take place on August 9, 2025. It will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The main event features a middleweight fight between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez.
The event starts at 07:50 PM EST. However, the start time for the main event may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings to confirm the start time in their area.
Fans can look forward to an exciting night of fights with a full card leading up to the main event. Make sure to tune in and catch all the action live from Las Vegas.
Fighters Details
Roman Dolidze will face Anthony Hernandez in a five-round middleweight bout. No belts or titles are on the line.
Roman Dolidze
- Nationality: Georgia
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 15 / 3 / 0
Roman Dolidze, a trained athlete from Xtreme Couture, holds a record of 15 wins and 3 losses. He recently secured a unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori, whose record stands at 19-9-1. Vettori's extensive experience highlights Dolidze's competitive edge against equally adept fighters like Hernandez.
Anthony Hernandez
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 83.9 kg
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 14 / 2 / 0
Anthony Hernandez fights out of MMA Gold Fight Team with 14 victories and 2 losses. His latest win was against Brendan Allen, who boasts a record of 25-7-0. Allen's diverse skills suggest that Hernandez is well-prepared to challenge Dolidze in their upcoming match.
Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez Betting Odds
- Underdog: Roman Dolideze : 3.7 (+270)
- Favorite: Anthony Hernandez : 1.3 (-325)
| Method of victory | Roman Dolideze | Anthony Hernandez |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 7.0 (+600) | 4.9 (+390) |
| By decision or technical decision | 12.0 (+1100) | 3.5 (+255) |
How and where to watch the Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez Fight
You can watch Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez Fight Card
- Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez
- Steve Erceg vs Ode Osbourne
- Iasmin Lucindo vs Angela Hill
- Andre Fili vs Christian Rodriguez
- Miles Johns vs Jean Matsumoto
- Eryk Anders vs Christian Leroy Duncan
- Julius Walker vs Raffael Cerqueira
- Elijah Smith vs Toshiomi Kazama
- Joselyne Edwards vs Priscila Cachoeira
- Uros Medic vs Gilbert Urbina
- Gabriella Fernandes vs Julija Stoliarenko
