Hernandez stops Dolidze in R4 to extend win streak

Anthony Hernandez controlled the main event, finishing Roman Dolidze by submission in the fourth round and pushing his win streak to eight.

Hernandez Dominates Dolidze to Extend Win Streak at UFC Vegas 109

In the UFC Vegas 109 main event at the APEX, Anthony Hernandez defeated Roman Dolidze by rear naked choke at 2:45 of the fourth round, extending his winning streak to eight. Hernandez controlled the pace with relentless pressure, then finished with a clear submission that underscored his growth as a well rounded middleweight. A late second round flurry had the arena thinking the stoppage had already happened, only for referee Herb Dean to reset the action.

The result firmed Hernandez as a top challenger in a crowded middleweight division. His blend of cardio, pressure and ground control makes him a tough matchup for anyone in the top tier, and the win adds weight to ongoing talk of a title shot should the opportunity align. For the night’s deeper story, Steve Erceg moved back into form at bantamweight with a unanimous decision over Ode osbourne, signaling depth and resilience across the card. The UFC’s middleweight ladder remains crowded, with Du Plessis and Chimaev atop the chart and several contenders pressing from below. The question now is how the promotion threads Hernandez into the next big showcase without rushing the process.

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The middleweight picture will move quickly as schedules unfold and tougher tests approach.