UFC Fantasy: Significant Stats – UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori

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Key Stats: +2.56 striking differential (tied 1st all-time among MW), 7:28 average fight time (5th shortest), 35.3% takedown accuracy (10th)

What It Means: Jack Hermansson often comes out in two modes: ultra-aggressive and looking to finish the fight quickly, or patient and tactical (but also looking to snatch a quick finish). He has a high motor and a diverse grappling game that sometimes catches people off guard due to how fast he finds a window for a submission. His jiu-jitsu is slick, but there’s something a little different in how he finds his opportunities. On the feet, he is adept at using his long legs for teep kicks and he strings together combinations well, relying on volume more so than power.

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Key Stats: 67.1% significant strike defense (2nd all-time among MW), 47.8% takedown accuracy (3rd), 80.8% takedown defense (6th)

What It Means: “The Italian Dream” is a durable, aggressive fighter who has shown a well-rounded skill set thus far in the UFC. He is particularly strong at close range, muscling his opponent along the fence and routinely scoring takedowns. Vettori is particularly adept at shutting down his opponent’s game plan, either swarming with pressure or grinding the fight out in the clinch and pushing the fight wherever the opponent is least comfortable and least dangerous.

What to Look For in the Fight: Hermansson and Vettori are two of the more aggressive human beings on the roster, especially the Italy native, but they channel it in a focused way when it comes to mixed martial arts. Both are well-rounded fighters, but Hermansson has the better finishing record. He has a sneaky ability to corner his opponent and snatches a limb or a neck with real quickness. On the other hand, Vettori has shown keen awareness to his opponent’s plans and is strong defensively, often creating a frustrating time for his opponent.

Key Stats: 11 finishes (2nd all-time among LHW), 31.8% takedown accuracy (9th), 2.64 strikes landed per minute

What It Means: “OSP” is a quirky finisher, as evidenced by his ability to lock up so many Von Flue chokes on unsuspecting opponents. He is a methodical fighter when it comes to striking, opting to wait patiently to land the home run punch or devastating kick, but he isn’t stationary. He’ll set things up over time, and he is an imposing physical presence at 6-foot-3 with an 80-inch reach. His left head kick is a particularly powerful weapon.

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Key Stats: 7.9 strikes landed per minute, 52% striking accuracy, 53% takedown defense

What It Means: Jamahal Hill moves and fights with that confidence unique to undefeated fighters and, so far, he’s shown he has the potential to make waves at light heavyweight. He moves smoothly around the Octagon, and when throwing combinations he keeps his straight punches long and rangy. Hill has a pretty good idea of how to manage distance, and he is particularly adept at landing his left knee to his opponent’s body either upon their entry or in the clinch. He keeps a high work rate and continues to improve in the grappling area.

What to Look For in the Fight: This is the biggest step up in competition for Hill in terms of danger and also experience. Few fighters in the division have spent more time in the Octagon than Saint Preux, who is coming off a definitive knockout win over another young prospect in Alonzo Menifield. Hill will have to negotiate getting into range with a bigger foe, but he does hold the speed advantage. It’ll be interesting to see if Saint Preux tries to mix things up and go to the ground, where he definitely the more seasoned fighter.