Jack Hermansson vs Gregory Rodrigues

Jack “ Hermansson returns to action against Brazil’s explosive Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues. Hermansson seeks to shake off a 16-month layoff while Rodrigues brings raw power and seeks to regain positive momentum after losing his last fight.

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

From a striking standpoint, both athletes are statistically close. Rodrigues holds a 10-point edge in striking accuracy (53% vs. 44%), while Hermansson leads in striking defense (56% vs. 51%). Both maintain high output—Rodrigues at 5.16 SLpM and Hermansson at 5.09 SLpM—but the key difference is damage absorbed: Hermansson takes significantly less punishment, absorbing just 3.69 strikes per minute compared to Rodrigues’ 4.95.

Grappling Breakdown:

Rodrigues has the edge in most grappling stats. He leads in takedown accuracy (38% vs. 30%), takedown defense (88% vs. 80%), and takedown volume, averaging 2.31 takedowns per 15 minutes, compared to Hermansson’s 1.53. Submission averages are similar, with Hermansson slightly ahead (0.4 vs. 0.3), but the overall wrestling activity favors Rodrigues althought not by much.

Summary:

Jack Hermansson’s long layoff introduces some uncertainty, but if his stats hold, he’ll need to rely on his defense and efficiency to slow Rodrigues down. Rodrigues brings more power, higher accuracy, and superior statistical grappling volume, making this a potential battle of attrition where power and pressure could be the deciding factors. If Hermansson can stay composed and avoid damage, he could edge a decision—but if Rodrigues pushes the pace, he may break through with volume and control.