How do you see Hermansson Holland playing out?

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I feel like it’s hard to get a read on this fight. Holland is a tad lucky to get a matchup of this level but he has been beating whats infront of him i guess. Impressively so. I’d have maybe gave him a Tavares first or something.

Hermansson, prior to a weird but nice heel hook on Gastellum got beaten up by Cannonier. Holland isn’t Cannonier in terms of power but he has really slick stand up and a solid chin. Can someone remind me how Holland’s TDD is? Joker’s gameplan is probably to secure a td and submit Kevin early.
 
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I feel like it’s hard to get a read on this fight. Holland is a tad lucky to get a matchup of this level but he has been beating whats infront of him i guess. Impressively so. I’d have maybe gave him a Tavares first or something.

Hermansson, prior to a weird but nice heel hook on Gastellum got beaten up by Cannonier. Holland isn’t Cannonier in terms of power but he has really slick stand up and a solid chin. Can someone remind me how Holland’s TDD is? Joker’s gameplan is probably to secure a td and submit Kevin early.
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Holland has good sub defence, but Joker has fucking nasty ground and pound.
 
Joker by total ground domination over 5 rounds or a sub. Holland has great striking but Joker is good enough to not get caught. On the ground Holland is much worse, and he was controlled by Darren Stewart two fights ago.
 
I still have yet to be truly impressed with Hermansson...

When he wins, I find myself thinking “Hermansson’s opponent looked really bad” rather than “Hermansson looked really good”
 
Holland doesn't seem to have a great ground game, from what I've seen. He got pretty badly outgrappled by Thiago Santos, who we all know prefers to strike and isn't the best on the ground. I think the Joker wrestle fucks him to a decision or pulls off the sub.
 
Hard to say, i'd say the most likely scenario is Hermansson to maul him and pull off a submission at some point.

Both have fought Gerald Meerschaert and Thiago Santos, Jack did better against Gerald but a lot worse against Thiago, I don't think that means anything really though..

Any fight with Kevin Holland in is unpredictable, the dudes pretty unique and could pull of a spark of creativity, if it plays out conventionally and Kevin doesn't mix it up and get his confidence I think Joker beats him though.
 
I think Hermansson takes it to the ground and submits him. Looking forward to this.
 
Hermansson early sub after ragdolling Kevin on the clinch, most likely a guillotine.

His momentum is nice and all, but we aren't that far removed from Brendan Allen submitting Kevin.
 
Hermansson with ease. Out-boxes him, drops him, taps him inside 2mins.
 
Hermansson via finish inside 2 rounds, gnp or sub

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Leaning towards Holland, at the top level Hermansson does best against slow grapplers. He only has one win over a guy as good as Holland, and that is a blown up WW who has a bad ground game. Holland can be pretty wild though, and a guy with tight technique like Hermansson can certainly catch him in a sub.

As a bettor I'm mostly staying away from this fight but will make a few plays on Holland at +220, odds should be closer given that Hermansson struggles against rangy fighters. Should be like -160/+140 imo
 
Depends which Hermansson shows up on the night. At his best he has the ability to finish Holland early, however I expect Holland to get under his skin and essentially outfight him in rounds 2 & 3, keeping the fight at distance, defending takedowns and scoring big in the clinch with strikes.
 
Swedes always get beat up by black guys in MMA lol.

But in all seriousness I think big problem with Holland is his gas tank as he fades in the 3rd round and I think he can put Hermanson away early but not Siri see if Joker pulls of something sick as well
 
Depends if Hermansson can hold and take him down. Normally when fighters can stuff his takedowns he crumbles under pressure
 
Martialbeef said:
I feel like it’s hard to get a read on this fight. Holland is a tad lucky to get a matchup of this level but he has been beating whats infront of him i guess. Impressively so. I’d have maybe gave him a Tavares first or something.

Hermansson, prior to a weird but nice heel hook on Gastellum got beaten up by Cannonier. Holland isn’t Cannonier in terms of power but he has really slick stand up and a solid chin. Can someone remind me how Holland’s TDD is? Joker’s gameplan is probably to secure a td and submit Kevin early.
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Gunna be a hard test for holland IMO...

Hermansson is awkward and unorthdox on the feet but can land shots and if it hits the ground hermansson is tapping him..probably another leg lock
 
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