UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory over Roman Dolidze, prompting UFC champion Dricus du Plessis to praise his performance and consider him a potential future opponent, although other contenders remain in the mix for a title shot.
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.
Anthony Hernandez predicts Dricus du Plessis will retain his UFC title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, citing du Plessis's size, durability, and fighting style as advantages, and expresses interest in a future fight against du Plessis if the opportunity arises.
Anthony Hernandez missed weight on his first attempt at UFC Vegas 109 but successfully made weight on his second try, amidst other fighters also adjusting their weights. The event features a main card with Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and a preliminary card with multiple bouts, including a bantamweight debut for Steve Erceg.
At UFC Vegas 109 weigh-ins, three fighters initially missed weight but all successfully made weight on their second attempts, allowing the event to proceed as scheduled. Notably, Anthony Hernandez, who is in the main event, weighed in successfully after a second attempt, ensuring his fight against Roman Dolidze will go ahead. The event features a high-stakes middleweight main event and other bouts, with live coverage available.
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.