Jack Hermansson
The Joker
Norway
Destroyed by Gregory Rodrigues
Hermansson lost to Gregory Rodrigues via KO (punch) at 4:21 of Round 1 at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a disappointing performance from Hermansson in his first fight in nearly 17 months. He fought Rodrigues evenly for nearly the entirety of the opening frame, only to get crushed with a left hand late in the that which knocked him out cold before he hit the mat. Jack then had to deal with a vicious follow-up shot from Rodrigues because referee Herb Dean didn't step in quickly enough. Hermansson has had durability issues in the past, and it's fair to wonder if that's only going to get worse as he ages. Now 37 years old, four of Jack's nine career defeats have come via knockout. He has somehow alternated losses and wins in his past 10 fights dating back to April 2019.
It was a disappointing performance from Hermansson in his first fight in nearly 17 months. He fought Rodrigues evenly for nearly the entirety of the opening frame, only to get crushed with a left hand late in the that which knocked him out cold before he hit the mat. Jack then had to deal with a vicious follow-up shot from Rodrigues because referee Herb Dean didn't step in quickly enough. Hermansson has had durability issues in the past, and it's fair to wonder if that's only going to get worse as he ages. Now 37 years old, four of Jack's nine career defeats have come via knockout. He has somehow alternated losses and wins in his past 10 fights dating back to April 2019.
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Taking on Rodrigues in June
Hermansson will fight Gregory Rodrigues at UFC 317 on Jun. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Joker will look for his second win of the year after defeating Joe Pyfer via unanimous decision back in February. Hermansson will take on the 33-year-old middleweight in Rodrigues, who is 2-1 in his last three fights.
The Joker will look for his second win of the year after defeating Joe Pyfer via unanimous decision back in February. Hermansson will take on the 33-year-old middleweight in Rodrigues, who is 2-1 in his last three fights.
Stops Pyfer hype train
Hermansson defeated Joe Pyfer via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
As the old saying goes, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. Make no mistake, Hermansson started poorly. Although he'd never admit it, it appeared as if Jack made a conscious effort to simply survive the first seven or eight minutes and then turn up the pace. He had to absorb countless power shots from Pyfer during that period, but it allowed him to begin to time his opponent and it put those skills to great use during the final three rounds. Hermansson became the more aggressive man, limiting Pyfer's openings and working behind his jab. With the fight clearly tied in the dying minutes, Jack executed a perfect takedown and cruised to the final bell. You would have to be blind to watch this fight and not see Pyfer was the more gifted competitor, but timing, smarts and experience can go a long way in this sport. The 35-year-old Swede has now alternated wins and losses in his past nine fights.
As the old saying goes, it's not how you start, it's how you finish. Make no mistake, Hermansson started poorly. Although he'd never admit it, it appeared as if Jack made a conscious effort to simply survive the first seven or eight minutes and then turn up the pace. He had to absorb countless power shots from Pyfer during that period, but it allowed him to begin to time his opponent and it put those skills to great use during the final three rounds. Hermansson became the more aggressive man, limiting Pyfer's openings and working behind his jab. With the fight clearly tied in the dying minutes, Jack executed a perfect takedown and cruised to the final bell. You would have to be blind to watch this fight and not see Pyfer was the more gifted competitor, but timing, smarts and experience can go a long way in this sport. The 35-year-old Swede has now alternated wins and losses in his past nine fights.
Scheduled against Pyfer
Hermansson (undisclosed) is scheduled to fight Joe Pyfer in a middleweight bout at the UFC's Feb. 10 event in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Hermansson will return to the Octagon after more than a year since his last bout. He was scheduled to fight Brendan Allen in June but had to withdraw due to an unspecified injury.
Hermansson will return to the Octagon after more than a year since his last bout. He was scheduled to fight Brendan Allen in June but had to withdraw due to an unspecified injury.
Out against Allen
Hermansson had to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Brendan Allen, per Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
An undisclosed problem forced Hermansson's withdrawal of a card headliner scheduled between him and Allen at UFC on ESPN 45. Currently, it is unclear when Hermansson can fight again.
An undisclosed problem forced Hermansson's withdrawal of a card headliner scheduled between him and Allen at UFC on ESPN 45. Currently, it is unclear when Hermansson can fight again.
Facing Brendan Allen in headliner
Hermansson agreed to fight Brendan Allen in a middleweight bout which will headline UFC Fight Night on June 3, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Hermansson was defeated by Roman Dolidze via TKO (punches) in December and has alternated wins and losses in his past eight fights. Allen is on much more of an upward trajectory with four consecutive victories, including a win over Andre Muniz last month.
Hermansson was defeated by Roman Dolidze via TKO (punches) in December and has alternated wins and losses in his past eight fights. Allen is on much more of an upward trajectory with four consecutive victories, including a win over Andre Muniz last month.