UFC Vegas 47 features a middleweight clash between Jack Hermansson and Sean Strickland at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on February 5, 2022, with the main card starting at 7:00 PM on ESPN+.

Fighter Analysis:

Jack Hermansson (22-6-0)

• Coming off decision win over Edmen Shahbazyan
• Known for ground control and submissions
• 45% striking accuracy, 36% takedown success
• Averages 4.86 significant strikes per minute
• 75% takedown defense, 54% strike defense
• 2.09 takedowns and 0.60 submissions per 15 minutes

Sean Strickland (24-3-0)

• Five-fight win streak since 2020 comeback
• Dominant win over Uriah Hall in last fight
• 40% striking accuracy, 61% takedown success
• Averages 5.45 significant strikes per minute
• 82% takedown defense, 65% strike defense
• 1.32 takedowns and 0.30 submissions per 15 minutes

Fight Prediction: Strickland enters as the favorite due to his impressive middleweight run and well-rounded skillset. His superior striking output and strong takedown defense should help neutralize Hermansson's grappling. However, if Hermansson can secure early takedowns and control position, he has a clear path to victory. Expect Strickland to maintain distance and volume striking to earn the decision win.

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