What time is UFC on ESPN 72 Tonight? Dolidze vs Hernandez - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez will face off in the main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters are middleweight contenders aiming for victory to climb the rankings.

Dolidze, known as "The Caucasian," turned pro in 2016 and has a record of 15 wins, with a notable victory over Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision earlier this year. Hernandez, called "Fluffy," started his pro career in 2015 with 14 wins to his name, defeating Brendan Allen in his last fight by unanimous decision as well. Dolidze's recent opponents suggest he can handle someone like Hernandez, having defeated technically proficient fighters.

What time is Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez fight

Live coverage for the Roman Dolidze vs Anthony Hernandez main card will start at 04:00 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	04:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	01:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025	08:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025	07:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC event takes place tonight, August 9, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features a middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez. The action starts at 7:20 PM EST.

The fight card includes a total of five rounds in the main event. Keep in mind that the exact time for the main event can vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Make sure to check your local time zone to catch all the action live.

Refer to the table below for start times in different countries:

- Eastern Standard Time (EST): 7:20 PM - Pacific Standard Time (PST): 4:20 PM - British Summer Time (BST): 12:20 AM (August 10) - Central European Summer Time (CEST): 1:20 AM (August 10)

Stay tuned for an exciting night of fights from Las Vegas.

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 Betting Odds

Underdog: Roman Dolideze : 3.7 (+270)
Favorite: Anthony Hernandez : 1.3 (-300)

Method of victory	Roman Dolideze	Anthony Hernandez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	7.5 (+650)	4.8 (+380)
By decision or technical decision	11.0 (+1000)	3.4 (+235)

Roman Dolideze faces Anthony Hernandez in a highly anticipated bout. The odds favor Hernandez at 1.3 (-300), pointing to him as the likely winner. Dolideze is an underdog with odds of 3.7 (+270). For a knockout win, bettors get odds of 4.8 (+380) on Hernandez and 7.5 (+650) on Dolideze. If the fight goes to the judges, Hernandez's victory offers 3.4 (+235), while Dolideze's decision win pays a whopping 11.0 (+1000). These figures show confidence in Hernandez, but Dolideze offers potential high rewards.Unlock winnings by banking on strategy and prowess in this awaited clash.