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Anthony Hernandez won his UFC fight against Roman Dolidze with a rear-naked choke, driven by anger and a competitive spirit, but emphasized respect for his opponent and gratitude for his coaches. He plans to compete in Chicago next week, aiming for a title shot, regardless of the opponent.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant fourth-round submission victory over Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109, fueling his push for a title shot, while other fighters like Steve Erceg and Christian Leroy Duncan also secured important wins on the card.
At UFC Vegas 109, three fighters missed weight, including headliner Roman Dolidze who was 0.5 lbs over, but all managed to make weight on their second attempts, with the event featuring a middleweight bout between Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez.
Roman Dolidze will replace Carlos Ulberg on eight days' notice to fight Anthony Smith at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. Dolidze, moving up a weight class, has had a challenging year after a strong 2022, while Smith aims to build on his recent first-round submission victory.
Carlos Ulberg has withdrawn from his UFC 303 bout against Anthony Smith, and Roman Dolidze will step in as his replacement. Dolidze, who has a record of 12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC, returns to light heavyweight to face Smith, who recently submitted Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. The UFC confirmed the change following an initial report from Vestnik MMA.
Carlos Ulberg has withdrawn from his UFC 303 bout with Anthony Smith due to an undisclosed injury. Roman Dolidze is set to replace Ulberg, and the new matchup has been confirmed by the UFC. This change follows a series of replacements for the June 29 event, which is headlined by a light heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka.
Nassourdine Imavov wins UFC Vegas 85 main event in a majority decision victory over Roman Dolidze, despite controversy surrounding an illegal head kick. Imavov engaged in a war of words with Chris Curtis, referencing their previous fight, and expressed interest in a rematch with Sean Strickland.
Nassourdine Imavov secured his first UFC main event win with a dominant performance against Roman Dolidze, winning by majority decision. The fight featured drama as Imavov landed a foul kick, prompting a heated exchange with UFC fighter Chris Curtis. Despite Dolidze's resilience, he ultimately lost the fight. Imavov's victory comes after two previous unsuccessful attempts, while Dolidze has now lost back-to-back fights.
UFC Vegas 85 features a middleweight clash between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov, with Dolidze favored to win. The co-main event sees Renato Moicano facing Drew Dober in a highly anticipated lightweight bout. Other matchups include Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov, Viviane Araujo vs. Natalia Silva, Aliaskhab Khizriev vs. Makhmud Muradov, and Gilbert Urbina vs. Charlie Radtke. The event takes place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, Feb. 3, with the preliminary card starting at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and the main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
UFC Vegas 85, featuring a Middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov as the main event, will take place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-main event will see Renato Moicano facing Drew Dober in a Lightweight matchup. The event will also feature several other exciting fights, including the debut of Thomas Petersen and a bout between Molly McCann and Diana Belbita, both in need of a win.
UFC Vegas 85 featured a middleweight showdown between Roman Dolidze and Nassourdine Imavov, with Dolidze aiming for a comeback after a loss to Marvin Vettori. The event also included matchups such as Renato Moicano vs. Drew Dober and Randy Brown vs. Muslim Salikhov, among others, at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Nassourdine Imavov, also known as the "Sniper," is set to face Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 85, aiming to rebuild momentum after a challenging year. With a strong kickboxing style influenced by his training at MMA Factory in Paris, Imavov possesses impressive striking abilities and a willingness to mix takedowns into his attack. He has also demonstrated proficiency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, finishing four fights via tapout. Imavov's athleticism and striking ability position him as a top talent in the Middleweight division, and this upcoming bout presents an opportunity for him to showcase improvement and handle elite fighters' pace for five rounds.