We have another thrilling UFC card on the horizon this weekend, and all roads lead to a middleweight main event between Roman Dolidze (No. 9) and Anthony Hernandez (No. 10). Below, I'll dive into this bout, as well as two other main card contests, from a sports betting perspective. Here are my top UFC Fight Night picks for Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez.
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UFC Fight Night Picks & Predictions: Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Roman Dolidze (+275) vs. Anthony Hernandez (-345)
This main event at 185 pounds should be a fun one, as Anthony Hernandez (14-2-0, 1 No Contest) looks to build on his current seven-fight winning streak. He's a sizable -345 Moneyline favorite, while ninth-ranked Roman Dolidze (15-3-0) comes back at +275 to get his hand raised.
Hernandez has been dominant over the last four years, as he continues to climb the middleweight rankings. During his current seven-fight winning streak, he has five finishes (3 SUB, 2 KO) and three Performance of the Night bonuses. The 31-year-old now has 14 victories in his professional career, and 11 of those have come via stoppage (8 SUB, 3 KO).
That's a trend that I think will continue on Saturday night. The big issue with Dolidze is his takedown defense. He's at 33% currently. This opens the door for Hernandez, who's averaging an insane 6.27 takedowns per 15 minutes, to take this fight to the canvas. Whether it comes by a ground-and-pound knockout or another submission, I like Hernandez's chances to secure the finish.
Bet: Anthony Hernandez to Win by Finish (+110)
