Middleweight contenders take the UFC Apex storm This Saturday in UFC Vegas 109 as the striped Anthony Hernandez wants to secure his shot at the title by stopping the warpad of the Georgian kneers Roman Dolidze. Before that, however, flight weight candidates are fighting in a nice matchup for the division, with Steve Erceg Ode ‘Osbourne accepting.
UFC Vegas 109 Main Event
Unbeated since 2020, Hernandez has enjoyed one of the most incredible increases in modern middleweight history, in which phenomenal victories are recorded in relation to Roman Kopylov, Michel Pereira and Brendan Allen. On a mission to hit his ticket to the belt, “Fluffy” may possibly result in a headliner pay-per-view-place if he comes out with his hand that was canceled this weekend in UFC Vegas 109.
Dolidze drives on a three-fight streak and stands as a top name in the 185-pound class after achieving a monumental victory over one-off challenger Marvin Vettori in March. The European Hard Puncher tries to add even more fuel to its momentum and can take the ranking a huge step higher with a victory in his second main event in a row at UFC Vegas 109.
UFC Vegas 109 Co-Main event
ERCEG from an unfortunate setback to the Nietje Kai Ka Ka Ka Ka Kara-France, hopes to get his championship ambitions back on the right track at the UFC Vegas 109 Co-Main event. Currently, “Astro Boy” goes on a three-bolt loose streak, goes to another weight class to combat another grim veteran.
Recently a three-fighter-losing Skid Breken, Osbourne is in the profit column for the first time since February 2023. Pull out ten more pounds for UFC Vegas 109, “The Jamaican Sensation” competition for its place under the best in the promotion opposite a one-off UFC title Challenger.
More attacks on the main map
Around the main map, Iasmin Lucindo Tussles with Ultimate Fighter Alum Angela Hill. Then the male product of Team Alpha Andre Fili Teen goes to toe with hot prospect Christian Rodriguez. Aslo, Miles Johns locks Hoorns with a rebound Jean Matsumoto. Finally, Eryk comes differently with Christian Leroy Duncan.
UFC Vegas 109 Predictions and Personnel Picks
Masucka -PersoneelsPicks consist of four of the world’s leading mixed Martial Arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), One championship (One FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC -picks contain main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL-Picks from main tickets for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the regular season, play-offs and finals.
- One FC and DWCS -Picks contain all MMA fights from the event with at least three matchups.
The person who chooses the most victorious hunters by the end of 2025 has a choice between receiving a tailor -made championship belt of Prambeltt or a detailed chain of Championship chains. Staff choices in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC Vegas 109 -picks and fight below.
Staff reports after PFL Johannesburg (2025):
- Hank Strandberg: 116-71
- Drew Zuhosky: 96-91
- Jeremy Brand: 88-71
- Frazer Krohn: 87-69
- Andrew Benjamin: 20-82
*NOTE – Not all staff choice for every event*
Christian Leroy Duncan -460
Vs.
ENK Different +360
Middleweight
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Leroy Duncan by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Otherwise by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Leroy Duncan by unanimous decision
Picking Picking Leroy Duncan: 2
Staff picking Anders: 1
Jean Matsumoto -265
Vs.
Miles Johns +225
Bantam weight
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Matsumoto by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Johns Through the first round Knock -Out
Frazer Kron: Johns by the first round Knock -Out
Picking staff Matsumoto: 1
Staff picking Johns: 2
Christian Rodriguez -230
Vs.
Other Fili +195
Featherweight
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Rodriguez by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Fili by unanimous decision
Frazer Kron: Fili by unanimous decision
Staff choose Rodriguez: 1
Staff Pick Fili: 2
Iasmin Lucindo -182
Vs.
Angela Hill +157
Straw weight for women
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Decrease by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Hill by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Lucindo by unanimous decision
Picking Picking Decrease: 2
Staff Picking Hill: 1
Steve Erceg -600
Vs.
Ode Osbourne +425
Flying weight
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Erceg by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Erceg by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Erceg by unanimous decision
Picking Picking Erceg: 3
Employees choose Osbourne: 0
Anthony Hernandez -335
Vs.
Roman Dolidze +275
Middleweight
Jeremy Brand:
Hank Strandberg: Hernandez by unanimous decision
Drew Zuhosky: Hernandez by unanimous decision
Frazer Krohn: Hernandez With the submission of the fourth round
Picking Picking Hernandez: 3
Picking staff dolidze: 0
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