Dolidze vs Hernandez Odds, Tips and Predictions

Grappler’s Pressure vs Striker’s Power

Anthony Hernandez fights like someone left the gas pedal welded to the floor, averaging over six takedowns per fight and chaining them into submissions before most opponents know what hit them. He thrives on pace, pressure and making opponents miserable. Roman Dolidze is the polar opposite. He does not need 15 minutes of control time when one well‑timed shot can switch off the lights. With knockout wins over Kevin Holland and Anthony Smith, Dolidze is the definition of dangerous. It is a style clash built for drama, with Hernandez’s smothering grappling tested against Dolidze’s one‑punch equaliser.

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Anthony Hernandez is quickly becoming a nightmare assignment for the middleweight division. His brand of violence is built on pace and pressure, averaging well over six takedowns per fight and chaining them into submission attempts before most opponents can even set up their guard. He has already set a UFC record for significant ground strikes in a single middleweight fight, proving his style is as punishing as it is relentless.

For this camp, Hernandez doubled down on what works best. He focused on closing distance fast and drowning opponents in grappling exchanges. His coaches drilled chain wrestling, positional control and defensive reactions for when Dolidze inevitably swings big. Improved striking entries and lateral movement were also prioritised to reduce the damage he might take on the way in.

The cardio edge has always been his safety net, and the plan here is simple. Use pace to smother Dolidze’s power early, create scrambles and wear down his arms. If Hernandez forces prolonged grappling exchanges, he could set up late submissions or grind out another dominant decision to extend his seven-fight winning streak and lock in top ten status.

Prediction: Dolidze by KO/TKO

Hernandez brings volume and wrestling, but Dolidze’s power shots are capable of ending the fight if he keeps it standing. Expect Dolidze to work behind counterstrikes, punishing Hernandez’s entries with heavy hooks or knees. Hernandez’s path to victory lies in relentless takedowns and positional control, aiming to wear Dolidze down over three rounds. The Georgian only needs one clean connection to shift the momentum and close the show. Dolidze to win by KO/TKO within the first two rounds, catching Hernandez during a level change or inside exchange to continue this impressive late bloom that could see him enter talks for the title with one more massive victory.

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