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Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez are keeping their names at the forefront one week before UFC 319. Doldize and Hernandez headline Saturday's UFC Fight Night shortly before UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev meet.

Dolidze (15-3) is on a solid rebuild. The Georgian fighter has won three consecutive fights, including avenging a loss to Marvin Vettori. His only other loss since 2021 is a majority decision to Nassourdine Imavov, currently No. 1 in the UFC's official middleweight rankings. Dolidze is in good enough standing, but his recent run hasn't inspired confidence in a title campaign. Beating a respected contender like Hernandez is the statement win he needs.

"He never faced somebody with grappling like me," Dolidze told reporters at Thursday's media day. "And we all know that he has good cardio and he loves to be on the ground and control people there, but I'm very active on the ground. I don't give a rest to nobody.

"I think we both deserve better opponents, higher ranked, but it is what it is."

It's likely not personal. Hernandez is a gamer, averaging more than two fights annually in this winning stretch. More likely, it's a consequence of who's available when the UFC has a date to fill on its busy calendar. "Fluffy" is frustrated, but won't let those feelings dictate his performance.

"I figured if I'm violent as f--- and keep beating everyone, I'll get a big fight," Hernandez told CBS Sports. "I've seen many fans hella pissed that I'm at the Apex and fighting this guy. They want me to get someone who will get me to the belt. It is what it is, I'm just enjoying the violence, one paycheck at a time. Hopefully, this statement is enough to say, 'This motherf---er is ready for the belt."