Overview
Jack Hermansson and Sean Strickland are the faces of the main event for UFC Vegas 47. They both are respectable top 10 middleweights making an attempt at climbing the rankings.
Both fighters have earned their top 10 rank and will prove who is the better of the two. It is also nice to see Strickland back in action after being out for nearly two years due to a dangerous motorcycle crash.
Recent fight results
Hermansson:
- Edmen Shahbazyan, victory by decision
- Marvin Vettori, loss by decision
- Kelvin Gastelum, victory by submission
Strickland:
- Uriah Hall, victory by decision
- Krzysztof Jotko, victory by decision
- Brendan Allen, victory by TKO
Matchup Information
- Date: Saturday, February 5
- Location: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
Hermanson vs Strickland Betting Analysis
Jack Hermansson Analysis: What does He Provide?
Hermanson is a threat on the ground with excellent jiu-jitsu. This will be a key factor in this fight, especially if he is able to control the pace and slow it down a bit.
Over the years, he has improved greatly in his striking and overall cardio while standing up. So if the battle stays standing, he can have some meaningful exchanges back and forth.
Hermanson has faced some of the best fighters in this division and fought well despite losing to the second and third-ranked fighters (Vettori and Cannonier, respectively). With his deadly grappling, he has a good shot at getting a rematch with those two.
Sean Strickland Analysis: Can He Make the Right Moves?
Strickland has a lot to like and is the flashier of the two fighters. If he is one of your betting picks, then you can enjoy the way he battles with an aggressive approach to striking and constant pressure on opponents.
Although he seems to be at a disadvantage since he does not fight often on the ground, he has developed a respectable takedown defense. Hermanson is going to throw everything he has at those takedown attempts, but Strickland has a knack for staying on his feet.
With a combination of his high volume striking and ability to control the pace, he is a dangerous opponent. In fact, he has taken care of the last five opponents he faced, with his most recent battle showing 186 significant strikes total.
Updates for UFC Vegas 47
Jack Hermanson is currently ranked the sixth-best fighter in the middleweight division. With recent losses to two fighters in the top three, you could make the argument that he is not quite ready to compete for the belt.
As for Sean Strickland, he has worked his way up to the seventh spot in the rankings. Even though he has not faced the same talent as Hermanson yet, he has a great opportunity to prove himself.
Hermanson vs Strickland Betting Preview
Even with the strong winning streak head into this one, you could argue that Strickland has not faced the same competition as Hermanson. However, this is a turning point for both fighters.
Strickland needs this victory in order to keep climbing in the division. Hermanson has to have this one if he wants another shot at top talent fighters.
The first round should provide a lot of information for bettors. If Hermanson is unable to get Strickland on the ground within the first round or two, this could spell trouble.
Hermanson vs Strickland Betting Prediction
Hermanson should have some success at grappling at some point. This is his bread and butter, which he has been successful at for a long time.
However, this matchup will favor Strickland early on if he continues to land quality shots at a high volume. He is not particularly known for his knockout power, but he will keep striking until the final round is over.
Even though Hermanson loves takedowns, he only successfully lands them about 36 percent of the time. Look for Strickland to stay standing with his 82 percent takedown defense and claim the victory by decision.
How to Bet on Hermanson vs Strickland
The following moneyline has been provided by main sportsbooks currently at:
- Hermanson: +175
- Strickland: -220
If you were to bet $100 on Hermanson to win at +175, you would walk away with a nice $275 payout, while a $100 on Strickland at -220 would net you a total of $145.45.
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