Jack Hermansson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.