UFC Fort Lauderdale: Jack Hermansson defeats Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza
Jack Hermansson entered the UFC Fight Night 150 main event as an underdog, but came through with an impressive unanimous decision victory against Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.
After five rounds, Hermansson was up on all three scorecards 49-46, 48-47, 48-47.
Hermansson described his keys to victory as “my precision, and my speed. I have a little more variety in my game.”
He also explained that he deserves another highly-ranked opponent after taking the fight with “Jacare” on short notice.
“I am obsessed with that title. That’s what I want in this sport. I stepped in on short-notice against one of the toughest guys in the world and I think I need a reward after that.”
Here’s how UFC fighters reacted to the main event:
First round
Jacare starts stalking Hermansson as expected. Heavy leg kicks by Hermansson and they might play a factor later in the fight. Hermansson lands several heavy shots and then attempts to lock up a guillotine choke. Jacare escapes and almost gives up his back. Survives what was a maybe some unexpected adversity in the first round.
Ok Jacare vs hermanson very great matchup very excite
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
Dude that fucking defense of Jacare though 😳
— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) April 28, 2019
That was wild… Jacare hung toughhh wow
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
Second round
Jack Hermansson catches one of Jacare’s kicks and takes him down to the mat. He stays in Jacare’s full guard for about three minutes, landing consistent ground and pound. Great round for Hermansson.
The joker ain’t joking
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
Third round
Jacare seems to have slowed after what was a dominant second round for Hermansson. After a minute, though, Jacare opens up and starts tagging Hermansson with solid punches. By the mid-way point of the round, Jacare was working the body and head of Hermansson with success. Jacare drops Hermansson late in the round and really starts turning it on.
Dang now the alligator ain’t alligating
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
Jacare is a scary dude. #UFCFtLauderale
— Scott “Hot Sauce” Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) April 28, 2019
Fourth round
Now it’s Hermansson stepping up. He advances and unloads a huge series of strikes to the head of Jacare. Souza defends most of the strikes and they reset in the middle of the cage. Hermansson keeping Jacare away by using his jab. Jacare is putting plenty of power into his punches, whereas Hermansson is just touching Jacare with strikes to keep him away. Jacare manages to land some hard shots but it’s mostly Hermansson setting the pace this round.
Why has jacare stopped going to the body man #UFCFTLauderdale
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) April 28, 2019
Fifth round
Hermansson seemingly has more energy than Jacare at this point. Hermansson sets the pace early with a takedown attempt but Jacare reverses. Hermansson managing the distance with his jab. Jacare looking to land that knockout blow but having a hard time closing the distance. Jacare finally manages to land some hard punches in the final minute, but it’s not enough and Hermansson takes Jacare down to finish the fight.
Great fight
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
Man I can’t remember the last time a main event didn’t deliver an awesome fight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
That was so impressive!! Hermanson definitely has every bit of talent and skill to become a World champion
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) April 28, 2019
If @jackthejokermma throws elbows he finishes that fight! #UFC
— Ian Heinisch (@ianheinischmma) April 28, 2019
Good to see some new blood in the middleweight division. Hermansson is relentless with his pace. Jacare looked good at times. I don’t think he’s slowed down. Huge win for the Joker! Give this guy a big fight. #UFCFtLauderdale
— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) April 28, 2019
