In the co-main event of UFC on ESPN+ 30, middleweight Jack Hermansson heel hooked Kelvin Gastelum in 78 seconds, and was asked what he wants next.
The winner between Robert Whittaker and Darren Till, that’s the fight to make, said Hermansson. That’s the only thing that makes sense right now, so I’m keeping my eyes on that fight next weekend.
“The Joker” naturally plans a win if he gets the fight, which would make him a clear contender for the winner of champion Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 253 on 9/19. Hermansson predicted a winner.
I believe Paulo Costa will be champion when I fight for the title, he said. He’s going to put some pressure on Adesanya. Paulo Costa’s pressure is just insane. He’s throwing so hard with everything he’s got. He can do it for almost all of the rounds. It’s just incredible the physique and the power that guy has. I think that’s going to be problematic for Adesanya. But you don’t know what’s going to happen in this sport. Adesanya is a great fighter, he’s a standup wizard and it’s going to be an interesting fight.
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What do you think UG:
Who takes Whittaker vs. Till?
Does Hermansson get the winner and if so, who wins that??
And will Adesanya lose to Costa???
