Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jack “The Joker” Hermansson will take on Joe “Bodybagz” Pyfer in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Hermansson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Pyfer, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Hermansson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.13 per minute. On the other hand, Pyfer boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.64 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jack Hermansson vs. Joe Pyfer matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Jack Hermansson is coming in with a 23-8-0 record. Hermansson will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Roman Dolidze at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland in December.

Pyfer, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Jack Hermansson on December 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green and holds a 12-2-0 record.

Jack Hermansson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 28-year-old Joe Pyfer is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jack Hermansson stats

→ Hermansson’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Hermansson lands 5.13 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hermansson’s takedown accuracy is 29%.
→ Hermansson’s takedown average is 1.66 per 15 minutes.
→ Hermansson’s takedown defense is 75%.

Hermansson comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.13 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Pyfer fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 3.64 significant strikes per minute. Jack Hermansson also has a 29% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 1.66 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Pyfer’s 2.97 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Joe Pyfer stats

→ Pyfer’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Pyfer lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute.
→ Pyfer’s takedown accuracy is 83%.
→ Pyfer’s takedown average is 2.97 per 15 minutes.
→ Pyfer’s takedown defense is 50%.

Joe spent, on average, 5:03 minutes in the Octagon, and Jack has an average fight time of 10:42 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a fun clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jack or Joe? Sound off in the comments.

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