3 Intriguing MMA Fights For Jack Swagger (And 3 We Need To See Before He Retires)

This would be your classic MMA fight, where a world-class striker takes on an elite grappler.

In this case, the role of the striker would be played by former kickboxing champion Hesdy Gerges. Fighting out of the Netherlands; Gerges has participated in over 70 professional kickboxing bouts and has 50-23-1 record to show for it. The Dutch fighter made his pro MMA debut last December at Bellator 211 and was defeated by Domingos Barros. Barros was able to take his opponent down and win the contest via TKO.

If Hager is able to follow the same gameplan Barros executed, he should have no trouble beating the talented kickboxer. Conversely, if Gerges can stay on his feet, the former Oklahoma wrestling standout may be in for a long night —or a very short one.

Though the results were very different, both men have had 1 professional MMA fight — so their even in that regard. Moreover, both fighters have a specialty and clear path to victory, which makes for an intriguing matchup on paper.

Simply put, Hager versus Gerges is a fight that should happen in 2019.