A middleweight tilt between Jack Hermansson and Thiago Santos took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night 119 main card from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Round one begins and both men are bouncing around trying to find their range early. Hermansson misses with a side kick. Santos steps forward with a left hook and then a high kick that misses the mark. Jack shoots in for a takedown and presses Santos against the cage. Thiago breaks free and then comes at Jack with a flurry of punches. Santos is throwing like wild man here. Hermansson avoids any serious damage and takes the center of the octagon. Jack leaps in with a left hook. Santos responds with a stiff jab. He follows that strike up with a low kick. Jack moves in with a jab. Santos keeps him on his heels with a big combination. Hermansson lands a hard low kick. Santos retreats but the comes forward with a left hand. Santos with a body kick. He charges forward with strikes and Hermansson is covering up. Santos sends him to the canvas with a big punch. Thiago follows Jack to the floor and unleashes some brutal ground and pound. This one is all over! WOW!
Thiago Santos finishes off Jack Hermanssonin round one! That uppercut. That finish. Wow. #UFCSP https://t.co/5wLUpuLo2X
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) October 29, 2017
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