UFC Vegas 109: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez: Live round-by-round updates

Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez are set for a high-stakes clash that could push the winner toward a top-tier middleweight matchup.

Dolidze, now 15-3, carries momentum from a solid win over Marvin Vettori. The Georgian’s size, strength, and underrated grappling make him a threat everywhere, though he prefers to trade punches and break opponents down on the feet.

Hernandez rides a seven-fight win streak that includes a gritty victory over Brendan Allen earlier this year. Known for his pace and constant pressure, the 31-year-old continues to add polish to a style that already gives opponents little breathing room.

UFC Vegas 109 takes place Saturday, Aug. 9, in Las Vegas and will air on ESPN and ESPN+. Prelims start at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT, with the main card at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez clash:

---

Round 1

Hernandez and Dolidze exchange blows in the center of the octagon. Dolidze attacks with the leg kicks early. Beautiful left hook from Dolidze. Strong jab from Dolidze, and Hernandez fires back with two right hands that hurt Dolidze. The Georgian does the right thing by forcing Hernandez into a body clinch. Hernandez gets out of position and forces a takedown against the fence. Dolidze defends well and attacks with the leg lock. Nice short elbow on the break by Hernandez. Snapping right leg kick from Hernandez, and he blasts in for a takedown.

Our Score: 10-9 Hernandez

---

Round 2

Dolidze pushes Hernandez back with straight kicks to the body. Hernandez is pouring on the pressure and initiates a wild exchange with Dolidze. Hernandez is making Dolidze fight at his pace. He takes Dolidze down and invites the fight back on the feet after a brief scramble. Dolidze fires back with strong punches and Hernandez gets a takedown immediately. Hernandez lands a nasty one-two combination and swarms in with four more punches. He's in cruise control now, landing vicious ground and pound.

Our Score: 10-9 Hernandez (20-18 overall)

---

Round 3

Hernandez has no respect for Dolidze's power now. Hernandez is weaponizing his cardio and punishing Dolidze with pressure. Hernandez hurts Dolidze with a nasty right hand and attacks his body with knees in side control. He takes him down off a headlock and overwhelms with ground-and-pound.

Our Score: 10-9 Hernandez (30-27 overall)

---

Round 4

Hernandez starts with low leg kicks. He hurts Dolidze with a right hand and elbow. Hernandez is controlling the far wrist of Dolidze on the ground and softening him up by making him carry his weight. Hernandez is hunting for the submission now. He bullies Dolidze against the fence with the rear naked choke and no hooks in.

---

Official Result

Anthony Hernandez defeats Roman Dolidze by submission (rear-naked choke) at the 2:45 mark of the fourth round.