The UFC matchmakers have been busy lately, dropping two exciting fight announcements that have fans buzzing. August is shaping up to be one heck of a month for mixed martial arts enthusiasts.<\/p>
The promotion has a knack for timing these announcements perfectly. Just when fight fans start getting restless between events, Dana White and company drop some news that gets everyone talking again. This time around, fans are looking at fights that could shake up divisions and potentially create new title contenders. Both cards feature matchups that make perfect sense from a rankings perspective, which isn’t always the case in this wild sport.<\/p>
The August 9th card at UFC Apex has found its main event, and it’s a middleweight showdown that’s been a long time coming. Roman Dolidze will finally face Anthony Hernandez in what promises to be a gritty five-round battle. These two were supposed to throw down back at UFC 302 in June 2024. However, Hernandez had to pull out with a torn hand ligament. <\/p>
Dolidze enters this fight riding high on a three-fight winning streak. The Georgian fighter has been steadily climbing the middleweight ladder with impressive wins over big names like Kevin Holland and Anthony Smith. His most recent victory came against Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 104, where he went the full five rounds and showed he belongs in the top tier of the division. At 36 years old, Dolidze knows his window is closing, which makes fighters dangerous in the best possible way.<\/p>