The thirteenth-ranked 185lber in the UFC, Vettori also became the first Italian to headline a UFC card with the promotion. Marvin Vettori fired back and landed a left early on. When not slaving at the keyboard, he can be found in the company of his dog, a good book, or getting lost in the woods. Hermansson connected with an uppercut, then a second one at the end of a combination as they approached the final minute of round four. Hermansson came out fast for round two, and while he got a takedown, Vettori adjusted well and ended up in the top position. UFC Vegas 23 Free Fight: Marvin Vettori vs Jack Hermansson. Both were landing, both were eating shot after shot. Hermansson fired off single strikes, including a heavy kick to the body. Round 1: Jack Hermansson started in the orthodox stance and went for a low leg kick right away. Georgias Roman Dolidze went the distance for the first time as a pro, but he kept his unbeaten record intact as he won a three-round split decision over John Allan in a light heavyweight bout. 224. Report Save. 4-ranked Hermansson falls to 21-6. Hermansson landed several times early in the fourth. Marvin Vettori (born September 20, 1993) is an Italian mixed martial artist.He is a former Venator Fighting Championship welterweight champion and he is currently signed to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the Middleweight division. Middleweight: Marvin Vettori (16-4-1, 6-2-1 UFC) defeats Jack Hermansson (21-6, 8-4 UFC) via unanimous decision Marvin Vettori has had an extremely unlucky year. But where Hermansson had wilted under that pressure in the opening round, he was very much standing tall, and often moving forward, trading with Vettori as the round (and fight) progressed. Originally, however, The Joker had been paired up with Darren Till, in a potential title eliminator. Close. At UFC 263, Vettori will gain a chance to win the belt but Vettoris first couple of left hands landed Saturday, while Hermansson fired off a low kick or two. Vettori Vettori def. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC This weeks UFC PPV card has just taken another hard hit Unbeaten featherweight prospect Ilia Topuria turned in a flawless performance against Damon Jackson, stopping the veteran in the first round. As of April 12, 2021, he is #3 in the UFC middleweight rankings. 13 Marvin Vettori. The UFC continues on with its Las Vegas Fight Night series with yet Justin Jaynes by TKO at 4:06 of Round 1. Marvin Vettori. Jack Hermansson also came to the same conclusion with the same evidence provided by Blachowicz. However, it was revealed on November 6 that Till was forced to withdraw from the planned bout due to an undisclosed injury. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC This weeks UFC PPV card has just taken another hard hit to the lineup. All of them involved Jack Hermansson, the Swedish middleweight ranked fourth in the division. Leavitt looked for the takedown immediately, and as he did, Wiman locked up with his foe. Theyd eventually move back up, but Vettori certainly proved he could hang with the Swede on the ground. Ref Herb Dean took a good look, perhaps thinking of stopping the bout, but Hermansson recovered, grabbing on to Vettoris legs. Vettoris left hand was on target throughout the first two minutes of the bout, and even though Hermansson fired back and landed, Vettoris shots had more steam on them, and just before the midway point of the round, he dropped Hermansson with that same left hand. In turn, Holland was removed from the contest on November 28 after testing positive for COVID-19. Posted by. Official Result: Ilia Topuria def. 224 votes, 59 comments. With the win, Topuria moves to 10-0. In the main event of UFC Vegas 16, Marvin Vettori stepped up on short notice to take on top-five contender, Jack Hermansson. 4-ranked Jack Hermansson takes on No. Marvin VETTORI Adesanya def. It was coming down to who wanted it more and both men were making a case. You have entered an incorrect email address! When Vettori shut down Hermansson! The UFC returns for its latest offering on Saturday night with UFC Fight Night from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, as No. Let me know in the comments. And while both fighters stood in the pocket and dared each other to land the finisher, Vettori reversed roles from the previous round, as he clearly scored the most effective blows heading into the final round. Marvin Vettori took on Jack Hermansson on short notice at UFC Vegas 16. Jack Hermansson by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45). Marvin VETTORI Adesanya def. 1.5m members in the MMA community. Pascu UFC ON ESPN 19: Hermansson vs. Vettori Dolidze def. Originally, Hermansson was scheduled to take on Darren Till in the main event. Jack Berndhard Hermansson (born June 10, 1988) is a Swedish-born Norwegian professional mixed martial artist, who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was replaced by Kevin Holland. Hermansson began to press forward towards the middle of the round, and cardio was likely to become a question the longer the fight went on. Known for his devastating ground-and-pound, Hermansson has netted memorable victories against Kelvin Gastelum, Jacare Souza, David Branch and Thales Leites. The No. 15-ranked Saint Preux, who came in overweight for the bout at 207.5 pounds, falls to 25-15. He had his mouth open, breathing hard. Jack Hermansson by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) Tags. Vettori is currently riding a three-fight win streak. Media. Allan put the heat on in the third, even scoring his own takedown with two minutes left, but Dolidze got up quickly and returned the favor moments later, leaving him able to run out the clock and wrap up the victory. Marvin Vettori defeated Kevin Holland by unanimous decision. Askham Hermansson def. Official Result: Marvin Vettori def. Marvin Vettori vs. Jack Hermansson. Marvin Vettori scored his biggest win to date in December when he stepped in and went the distance against Jack Hermansson. Scores were 30-27, 29-28 and 28-29 for Dolidze, now 8-0. Gian Villante by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Can Marvin Vettori keep his winning run going against Holland this weekend at #UFCVegas23? He then ducked a punch and latched onto a leg, but Vettori used a whizzer to keep things standing. Vettori (15-4-1, fighting out of Mezzocorona, Italy) steps on on short notice to replace Kevin Holland, and in the process hopes to take Hermansson's top 5 ranking and inch closer to a rematch with champion Israel Adesanya. Als Profi tritt Hermansson schon 10 Jahren auf. Jack Hermansson will be on the sidelines for the foreseeable future. Jack Hermansson paid the price for going five hard rounds against Marvin Vettori at UFC on ESPN 19. Marvin Vettori def. This is the UFC Vegas 16 live blog for Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori, the middleweight headliner for Saturdays fight card at UFC APEX in Official Result: Gabriel Benitez def. 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Vettori was looking for the biggest win of his career while Hermansson was trying to prove he should get a number one contender bout next time out. level 2. Allan Official Result: Jake Collier def. Hed remain in control of the fight for the remainder of the round, but Hermansson was able to survive. Also, former interim light heavyweight title challenger Ovince Saint Preux faces undefeated Jamahal Hill. He circles out and then lands a good right jab. With the win, Benitez moves to 22-9. Vettori lost the third round, in my eyes. Youll remember I liked Hermansson in that spot because I thought he had a few edges in the fight but undoubtedly would have the better cardio. Official Result: Jamahal Hill def. Jack Hermansson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan is still on the schedule but wont take place at UFC 262. The official time was 4:06 of round one. This hastily arranged main card replacement sees Hermansson now fighting Vettori instead of his originally intended opponent Kevin Holland. The middleweight fight, originally on the books for Saturdays pay-per-view main card in Houston, will now take place one week later, at UFC Fight Night 188 on Marvin Vettori finished off what was an unlucky year by defeating Jack Hermansson via unanimous decision in the entertaining, back-and-forth main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night in With the fight possibly up for grabs, Collier went out and got it in the third round, as he took advantage of Villantes rapidly emptying gas tank to press the action, secure the final five minutes, and the fight. Lightweight veteran Gabriel Benitez returned to the win column for the first time since May 2018, as he halted Justin Jaynes in the opening round. However, Till had to pull out of Der letzte Kampf von Jack Hermansson hat am 5. Marvin Vettori vs. Jack Hermansson. But the Italian immediately transitioned to the top, moving into guard. 13-ranked Marvin Vettori in middleweight action. Jack Hermansson and Marvin Vettori are in the center of attention at the upcoming UFC Vegas 16. With the win, Smolka moves to 17-7. Round 1: Jack Hermansson started in the orthodox stance and went for a low leg kick right away. Marvin Vettori avoids but is backed up against the cage. Marvin Vettori (-135) Jack The Joker Hermansson. Marvin Vettori fired back and landed a left early on. The old record belonged to Whittaker (128) vs. Saint Preux weathered the initial storm, but Hill kept the heat on, and after landing a couple knees, he opened up with both hands. Jack Hermansson presses forward and forces the clinch. Holland Vettori drew with Akhmedov Jack HERMANSSON Hermansson def. 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After originally training for a three round fight against Jacare Souza, would he have enough left in the tank should things go the distance? Hermansson rolled for an ankle in the final seconds, but Vettori was able to finish on top. Jack Hermansson by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-45) GIAN VILLANTE (17-12, 243) VS JAKE COLLIER (11-5, 264.5) HEAVYWEIGHT. Benitez was sharp from the start, his kicks doing the most damage as the first round progressed. 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It was an interesting first round, with both Hill and Saint Preux mixing up their striking attacks and having their moments in a frame that was tough to call. Share. I don't get how the betting odds for Hermansson vs Edmen are so close, this one is gonna be easy. Stream Jack Hermansson vs. Marvin Vettori (Hermansson vs. Vettori) on Watch ESPN Hermansson is now poised to defend his spot in the middleweight top five with another vintage performance. Allan Villante falls to 17-13. Watch Marvin Vettori take on Kevin Holland this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland on ABC and ESPN+.