Jack Hermansson: MMA, Career, Family, Net worth & UFC

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Jack Hermansson is a well-known professional mixed martial artist with excellent skills who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Best known as “The Joker” inside the ring, Hermansson has achieved numerous victories over many fighters for a decade.

Moreover, Jack’s outstanding fighting skills, unique style, and solid athleticism have made him one of the best fighters in the MMA world.

Not to mention, Just this month, on December 5, 2020, Jack is ranked number 4 in the UFC middleweight rankings.

Jack Hermansson
Jack Hermansson.

Well, today, in this article, let’s dive into the life of Jack Hermansson and discuss all his incredible journeys as a mixed martial artist.

Likewise, we will also discuss his early life, net worth, achievements, personal life, and many more.

Firstly, let’s take a look at the undermentioned quick facts.

Quick Facts

Full Name Jack Hermansson
Birth Date June 10, 1988
Age 36 Years Old
Birth Place Uddevalla, Sweden
Nick Name The Joker
Religion Unknown
Nationality Swedish
Ethnicity Swede-Norweigan
Education Unknown
Horoscope Gemini
Father’s Name Unknown
Mother’s Name Unknown
Siblings Jozephine Hermansson
Rex Hermansson
Felix Hermansson
Height 6′ 1 inches (1.85 m)
Weight 84kg (185 lbs)
Hair Color Golden brown
Eye Color Blue
Body Measurement Unknown
Build Muscular
Married In a relationship
Girlfriend Nora Hartlov
Children No
Profession Mixed Martial Artist
Net Worth $500 thousand
Salary Not available
Affiliations UFC
Active Since 2010-present
Social Media Instagram, Twitter
Last Update October, 2024

Jack Hermansson Wiki-Bio | Early Life, Nationality & Ethnicity

The talented mixed martial artist Jack Hermansson was born to his parents in Uddevalla, Sweden. But, sadly, despite surfing the whole internet, the details concerning Jack’s parents remain a mystery.

Similarly, aside from his parents, what we do know is that: Jack grew up with his three siblings Jozephine Hermansson, Rex Hermansson, and Felix Hermansson.

But besides their name, nothing is known about them, like their current whereabouts and profession.

Jack Hermansson with his siblings
Jack Hermansson with his siblings.

Moreover, Jack started his martial arts journey at the age of 9 as a Greco-Roman wrestler in 1997 and later turned professional in 2010.

Likewise, Jack mentioned his passion for MMA in one of his interviews, saying,

“I wanted to do martial arts since I was a tiny kid, but I was not allowed. I was wrestling for ten years, and I was looking for new challenges. Fighting was always something I wanted to do. Me and my brother trained for fighting with each other all the time, learning from books and Bruce Lee movies.”

Later, Jack moved to Norway at age 18 in search of a job. After settling in Oslo, Hermansson started getting trained in mixed martial arts.

Sadly, he couldn’t focus full-time on his fighting career as he had to do a job for a living. So, he used to work in a pet store as a bartender and substitute teacher.

Besides this, the details of Jack’s academics and educational background are unknown at the moment.

But we will make sure to update you if we get some information on it. Not to mention Jack is Swedish by Nationality and Swede-Norweigan by ethnicity.

How Old is Jack Hermansson? Age and Height

The talented MMA star, Jack Hermansson, was born in 1988, which makes him 36 years old at the moment.

Likewise, Jack celebrates his birthday every year on June 10 under the Gemini star sign. 

And from what we know, the people of this sign are robust, determined, and motivated individuals. Though Hermansson is in his early 30’s still, he looks young and active.

Jack Hermansson is 32 years old
Jack Hermansson is 32 years old.

Moreover, Jack stands at an astounding height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) and weighs around 84kg (185 lbs).

Likewise, Jack has a well-built and maintained physique thanks to his years of training.

Additionally, being a mixed martial artist, success also depends upon body build and physique.

So, Jack takes proper care of his body and does intense workouts and exercises to increase his strength and keep his body fit and muscular. 

Aside from that, Jack’s other notable body facts are his short golden brown hair and shining pair of blue eyes.  

Jack Hermansson | Professional Career

Jack started his professional mixed martial arts career in 2010. Having entered the fight to knock out opponents easily, Jack won his first professional fight in the East Coast Eight Factory organization.

Subsequently, he also made two other victories in the British top promotion Cage Warriors

Following his success, Jack signed with Bellator MMA in 2012 and made his promotional debut against Daniel Vizcaya on December 14, 2012.

But there, Jack could not make many victories; he lost the back-and-forth fights by split decision.

Jack Hermansson inside the ring
Jack Hermansson inside the ring

After that, Jack returned to Cage Warriors and started fighting there. Likewise, he became the Warrior Fight Series after defeating the UFC experienced fighter Karlos Vemola at Warrior Fight Series 4.

With a successful career at Bellator MMA promotion, Cage Warriorson May 31, 2016, Jack signed with the American biggest mixed martial arts promotion company (UFC) Ultimate Fight Championship. Jack mentioned in one of his interviews saying,

“It means a great deal to me. To fight in the UFC is like a dream for me. It is one of my big goals in life. And I am so happy to be able to fight the best fighters in the world while the whole world is watching.”

Likewise, he made his UFC debut against Scott Askham at UFC Fight Night 93 and won the match via unanimous decision on September 3, 2016.

But in his next match against Cezar Ferreira on November 19, 2016, Jack lost through submission in the second round. 

Nevertheless, the talented fighter dusted himself and went on a two-fight win streak against  Alex Nicholson and Brad Scott.

Furthermore, going into the fight in May 2018, Jack broke his rib in the second round while facing Thales Leites.

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The talented fighter battled and completed the match despite being in severe pain, winning the Nordic Fighter of the Year in 2018.

But, that was just the beginning of Jack’s victories after that; he also made it to the Performance of the Night award on March 30, 2019, against David Branch

Likewise, he also earned the 2019 Submission of the Year in that exact match. According to reports, Jack has fought a total of 27 games with 21 wins and six losses.

His last and latest fight was on May 22, 2021, against Edmen Shahbazyan. Initially, they were scheduled to fight on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262; however, Hermansson had to pull out due to his positive result for COVID.

Hence, they later fought at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt, where he won the fight with a unanimous decision. 

Jack Hermansson | Career Highlights and Awards

  • 2014 – Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
  • 2018 – Nordic Fighter of the Year
  • 2018 – Comeback of the Year
  • 2019 – Submission of the Year
  • 2020 Submission of the Year 
  • Most significant strikes landed in a 5-round middleweight bout
  • OSS 2 (2016) Super Fight Winner

Jack Hermansson | MMA Record

Professional record breakdown hide
28 matches 22 wins 6 losses
By knockout 11 2
By submission 6 2
By decision 5 2

You can find more UFC stats of Jack at Sherdog.com

Jack Hermansson | Personal life and Relationship

Talented and famous, Jack has many fans flocking to get his attention. But, most people may be unwary about Jack’s love life.

Well, let us tell you, guys, the talented MMA star isn’t single and has been in a relationship with a beautiful girl named Nora Hartlov for many years. 

Jack Hermansson with his girlfriend
Jack Hermansson with his girlfriend, Nora Hartlov.

Sadly, there is no information about how they met and when they started dating. But we can hope that information will be available soon if Jack decides to share more about his love life.

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Nevertheless, we can say that the couple chooses to remain secretive, and we should all respect their privacy.

However, this has not stopped Jack from professing his love to his girlfriend. He is frequently found posting pictures with his girlfriend sharing their beautiful moments on Instagram.

Likewise, to date, everything seems to be going pretty well with the couple, and they are having a good time with each other.

However, if there is any exciting information regarding their engagement or wedding, we will surely update you guys about it.

Furthermore, Jack likes to spend most of his time practicing, training, and doing workouts. Whenever he does have some free time, he likes traveling to different places and enjoying himself with his friends.

Jack Hermansson | Net worth and Income

The talented fighter Jack has had a successful career as a mixed martial artist. Moreover, like many MMA or UFC fighters, Hermansson earns considerable cash from fighting inside the ring.

 According to sources, Jack has accumulated a net worth of $769,500. Likewise, he maintains a career earning of $930,500. 

Most of his earnings come from his MMA fighting career by fighting and competing for top promotions such as Bellator MMA, UFC, and Cage Warriors.

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Although Jack’s net worth might seem slightly on the low side for a fighter, as he has been involved in this MMA profession for eight years now, we believe that, over time, this talented fighter will earn a lot more as he gathers up more fights under the UFC banner. 

Moreover, Jack also makes most of his earnings from his endorsement deal and sponsorships with various companies. Not to mention, Jack has sponsorship from Reebok and The Juicery.

Social Media Presence

Instagram account

Twitter account 

Is Jack Hermansson single?

No, Jack Hermansson is in a love relationship with his girlfriend, Nora Hartlov.

What ranks and titles have Jack Hermansson held? What is his walkout song?

Jack Hermansson has held the ECFF middleweight champ, WFS middleweight champ, and CWFC middleweight champ titles.

Well, Jack Hermansson’s walkout song is The Joker. 

What is Jack Hermansson’s favorite grappling technique?

Jack Hermansson’s favorite grappling technique is the Heel hook.

What is Jack Hermansson’s favorite Striking technique?

Jack Hermansson’s favorite grappling technique is the jab.

What is Jack Hermansson’s fight record like?

Jack Hermansson maintains an MMA fight record of 22 wins (11 by knockout, six submissions, and five by decision) and six losses (two each by knockout, submission, and decision). 

As for his amateur record, he has two wins, both by knockout. 

Is Jack Black Belt in BJJ?

No, he is not a black belt in BJJ. He is a white belt.

Who is the Coach or Trainer of Hermansson?

Eduardo “Teta” Rios (Jiu-Jitsu) and Mohsen Bahari (Striking) are the trainers of Hermansson.

What Happened to Jack?

He suffered from a toe injury while playing against Marvin Vettori.

Does the MMA Fighter Have Tattoo on his Body?

Yes, he has tattoos on different parts of his body.

Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah
Sanjib Sah is an engineer and content writer passionate about sports and athletics. With a background in engineering and a love for all things active, Sanjib brings a unique perspective to the world of sports writing. Whether he is covering the latest trends in sports technology or sharing tips on improving your game, Sanjib's words are always rooted in a deep appreciation for players' hard work and dedication everywhere. In his free time, you can find him hitting the courts or hitting the trails, always looking for new ways to challenge himself and improve his skills.

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