Jack Hermansson believes he is rapidly closing in on a UFC middleweight title shot after submitting Kelvin Gastelum in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 30 co-main event. Hermansson (21-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) knows some big fights have to shake out at 185 pounds before his opportunity comes around, including at least one more fight of his own. All signs point to Israel Adesanya vs. Paulo Costa being the next title fight, and “The Joker” things the challenger will claim the throne and hold it until he gets there. “I believe Paulo Costa will be champion when I fight for the title,” Hermansson told reporters, including MMA Junkie, post-fight at UFC on ESPN+ 30
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Jack Hermansson expects to challenge for UFC middleweight title — against Paulo Costa – MMA Junkie