Jack Hermansson prepares for his fight at UFC 317 after a 16-month absence, primarily due to injuries. He feels confident facing Gregory Rodrigues despite hoping for a higher-ranked opponent, believing that the fight's dynamics and the live crowd will positively influence his performance. Hermansson shared enthusiasm about competing on a significant card during International Fight Week and is optimistic about his fight strategy, anticipating a TKO victory in the last round due to a favorable stylistic matchup.
"I had this fight with Cannonier fresh in my mind. So I thought that that could be a good fight for me coming back after such a long layoff."
"It's like such a different thing [fighting with a crowd]. The whole experience is so much more enjoyable fighting in a big arena and the International Fight Week - it's going to be a great card."
"He comes forward, he punches hard, especially the injuries early in the fight. While I'm a little bit more of the opposite maybe, you know, I move more, I have higher volume, I get stronger as the fight goes."
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