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Sean Strickland is set to meet Jack Hermansson in the main event of UFC Vegas 47. It's time to continue our UFC odds series with a Hermansson-Strickland prediction and pick.
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The winner is expected to get their name in the title picture at middleweight. Hermansson is known as a grappler with many submissions in his arsenal. He has been on an odd run lately with big wins and a few losses sprinkled in. He'll be looking to be on his first win streak since 2019. Strickland has been on an excellent run since moving to middleweight in 2020. He's looking for a breakout win to prove he belongs at the top.
Jack Hermansson will be looking to add his second win in a row after beating Edmen Shahbazyan back in May. A win would put him in an excellent position to eventually fight for the middleweight title. His loss to Jared Cannonier took some of the steam off of his momentum when it seemed like he was close to a title shot. The Swedish fighter brings an excellent array of submission, a good gas tank, and a knack for finding finishes.
Sean Strickland is looking to stay undefeated at middleweight by getting past Jack Hermansson in a must-win bout. His last fight against Uriah Hall served to prove that he belonged at the top of the division. He brings a gritty style and lots of forward pressure. Strickland is well-rounded and has proven that he has good cardio. Strickland will be looking to break out into the title picture with a statement win.
Here are the UFC Vegas 47 odds, featuring our Hermansson-Strickland prediction, courtesy of FanDuel.
UFC Odds: Hermansson-Strickland Odds
Jack Hermansson: (+176)
Sean Strickland: (-210)
Over: 3.5 rounds (-154)
Under: 3.5 rounds (+120)
How Jack Hermansson Wins The Fight At UFC Vegas 47
The super basic answer to this question is Jack Hermansson locks in a submission after Sean Strickland makes a mistake. The real answer is that it won't be easy but this fight is much closer than the odds indicate. Hermansson has proven that he belongs at the top of the middleweight division. The Swedish fighter's cardio and grappling are going to play a huge factor. Boxing with Strickland for five rounds is not a good idea for Hermansson. The Swedish fighter has excellent game plans and is not afraid to switch things up between rounds. He'll most likely look to grapple early in order to take advantage of still being dry and potentially lock in a submission. The most likely path to victory is with a slick submission or a close five-round war.
How Sean Strickland Wins The Fight At UFC Vegas 47
Sean Strickland has an opportunity to prove himself against a tough, high-level UFC middleweight. Strickland will need to use his pressure for all five rounds against someone that has great cardio. The first round could be tricky to win as Hermansson is a very fast starter. The biggest danger for Strickland will be in the first round. Should he survive, his pace and pressure will help him win rounds should the fight stay on the feet. He has the grappling to hang with Hermansson but mistakes happen. Strickland as the favorite isn't crazy but the odds don't show how close the fight is. Strickland has a path to victory as long as he stays off of his back foot and leads the dance. He'll need to stay focused for all five rounds. His most likely path to victory is by decision.
Final Hermansson-Strickland Prediction & Pick
This fight is a very close one and confidently picking a winner is very tough. Jack Hermansson has the tools to finish the fight at any moment and Sean Strickland has the right game to win over the course of the contest. The grappling is going to be a huge factor and the Swede's ability to get the fight to the ground will determine how the fight goes. Strickland has game-changing forward pressure and a well-rounded skillset. The prediction in this one is the first round goes Hermansson's way with the grappling, Strickland makes adjustments and wins the fight by decision.
Final Hermansson-Strickland Prediction & Pick: Sean Strickland (-210) wins by decision.
