Gregory Robocop returns to the octagon at UFC 317 against a rival known for blocking promising middleweights

G. Robocop celebrates victory at UFC Vegas 60. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

After losing his first main fight in the Ultimate, Gregory Robocop will have a new chance to move up in the middleweight division (83,9 kg) and return to the rankings by facing the veteran Jack hermansson No. UFC 317, scheduled for June 28 in Las Vegas (USA). The information was released by 'Ag Fight'. The duel, which is part of the organization's traditional International Fight Week, takes place four months after the defeat to Jared Cannonier, which took him away from the top 10 in the category.

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Outside the rankings, Robocop has a reputation for aggression and finishing power — characteristics that led him to three consecutive victories before the setback against Cannonier in ufc vegas 102. This time, the challenge is to overcome an experienced opponent and once again aim for high positions in the rankings.

Former member of the top 5 in the category and owner of a resume with 24 wins and eight losses, Jack hermansson, 36, is not among the top 15 in the division, but is still seen as a 'trial by fire' for up-and-coming fighters.

Brazil at UFC 317

In addition to Gregory, the card of UFC 317 has three other confirmed Brazilian fighters: Paulo borrachinha, Jonathan Diniz e Viviane Araujo. They face Roman Kopylov, justin tafa e Tracy Cortez, respectively. The main fight has not yet been announced by the organization.