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What’s next for Jack ”The Joker” Hermansson?
Jack Hermansson. Photo: Miguel Tovar-USA TODAY Sports
Swedish middleweight Jack Hermansson put on a great perfomance when he outfought Chris Curtis in the co-main event of UFC London. ”The Joker” used good movement and outlanded his opponent with heavy kicks to win the fight via unanimous decision.
On the post-fight press conference, the No. 8 ranked middleweight named two fighters that he has his eyes on next.
”I’ve fought a lot of guys already inside those rankings, so somebody I haven’t fought. You’ve got Paulo Costa, Robert Whittaker, two names I haven’t fought,” Hermansson said.
Let’s take a look at possible future opponents for the Swede!
Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa. Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
No. 5 ranked middleweight Paulo Costa would be a interesting matchup for ”The Joker”. The Brazilian is known for his heavy hands and great grappling, and a win against him would be a strong statement for Jack Hermansson.
Costa comes from losses against Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori, and is scheduled to fight Luke Rockhold on August 20.
Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
No. 1 ranked Robert ”Bobby Knuckles” Whittaker is a tough and well-rounded fighter with very few flaws. The fight would be a great opportunity for ”The Joker” to show that he deserves to fight for the middleweight title. However, Whittaker is scheduled to fight Marvin Vettori on September 3.
Derek Brunson
Derek Brunson. Photo: USA Today Sports
No. 4 ranked Derek Brunson lost his most recent outing against Jared Cannonier, and stated that his next bout will be his final in MMA.
Stylistically it would be a great fight between two skilled wrestlers. On the feet, Jack Hermansson might have the edge over the 38-year-old, but veteran Brunson tested himself against the very elite and proved to be a very tricky opponent for many.
Darren Till
Darren Till. Photo USA Today
Even tough Darren Till pulled out of two bouts, ”The Joker” has not closed the door on a rebooking against the Liverpool fighter.
“Of course that fight interests me,” Hermansson said at the post-fight presser at UFC London. “It’s a great fight. I think Darren is a great opponent and has a lot of fans. He’s a fan favorite. But it’s a little bit scary to book up against him a third time, you know? The third time is the charm, so maybe.”
Jack Hermansson
Jack Hermansson. Photo: Per Häljestam-USA TODAY Sports
- Age: 34
- Record: 23-7
- Weight: 185 lbs (84 kilo)
- Height:6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Performance of the Night bonuses: 1
- Fight of the Nigth bonuses: 1
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