Jared Cannonier News
Pros react after Jared Cannonier beats down Marvin Vettori at UFC Vegas 75
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 75 event was headlined by a key middleweight bout between former title challengers Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier. Vettori (19-7-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a decision win over Roman Dolidze at March’s UFC 286 event. ‘The Italian Dream’ had gone 3-2 over his previous five Octagon appearances, suffering decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 75 Results: Jared Cannonier defeats Marvin Vettori (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 75 results, including the middleweight main event between Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a decision win over Roman Dolidze at March’s UFC 286 event. ‘The Italian Dream’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 75: ‘Vettori vs. Cannonier’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2023
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 75 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier. Vettori (19-6-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a decision win over Roman Dolidze at March’s UFC 286 event. ‘The Italian Dream’ has gone 3-2 over his past five Octagon appearances, suffering decision losses to Robert Whittaker and Israel Adesanya during that stretch.
UFC Vegas 75: ‘Vettori vs. Cannonier’ Weigh-In Results
Susan Cox - June 16, 2023
UFC Vegas 75 takes place tomorrow, Saturday, June 18th at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the event will be middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori (19-6 MMA) and Jared Cannonier (16-6 MMA).
Pro fighters make their picks for Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier
Cole Shelton - June 14, 2023
In the main event of UFC Vegas 75, a battle of top-five middleweights goes down as Marvin Vettori takes on Jared Cannonier. Heading into the fight, Vettori is a -120 favorite while the American is a slight -106 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight at UFC Vegas 75, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their predictions for the scrap. The pros lean towards Vettori getting his hand raised, likely by decision in what should be a close, competitive fight.
Jared Cannonier interested in "fun fight" with Khamzat Chimaev if he beats Marvin Vettori
Cole Shelton - May 31, 2023
Jared Cannonier is open to being the first-ranked middleweight to fight Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev has not fought since last September when he submitted Kevin Holland in the first round – but he badly missed weight, which resulted in the opponent change. Since then, he hasn’t got a fight booked and although there are rumors of him facing Kamaru Usman next, if that doesn’t happen Cannonier thinks he and Chimaev would be a fun fight.
Jared Cannonier offers to rematch Robert Whittaker at UFC 284 in Australia: "I'd love to go there and fight him again"
Josh Evanoff - December 21, 2022
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is ready for a rematch with Robert Whittaker. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ is fresh off his return last Saturday night at UFC Vegas 66. The bout was an important one for the middleweight, as it was his first since losing to Israel Adesanya. In his first title shot in July at UFC 276, Cannonier came up short by unanimous decision.
What's next for Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland after UFC Vegas 66?
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2022
In the main event of UFC Vegas 66, a middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland headlined the card. Cannonier was coming off a lackluster decision loss to Israel Adesanya for the middleweight title back in July. Prior to that, he knocked out Derek Brunson at UFC 271 to earn the shot at the belt. Meanwhile, Strickland was coming off a KO loss to Alex Pereira in a title eliminator bout that snapped his six-fight win streak.
Pros react after Jared Cannonier defeats Sean Strickland at UFC Vegas 66
Chris Taylor - December 17, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 66 event was headlined by a key middleweight bout featuring Jared Cannonier taking on Sean Strickland. Cannonier (16-6 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Israel Adesanya in his most previous effort at UFC 276. Prior to that setback, ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ had earned back-to-back wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Derek Brunson respectively.
UFC Vegas 66 Results: Jared Cannonier defeats Sean Strickland
Chris Taylor - December 17, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 66 event is headlined by a key middleweight bout featuring Jared Cannonier taking on Sean Strickland. Cannonier (15-6 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Israel Adesanya in his most recent effort at UFC 276. Prior to that setback, ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ was coming off back-to-back wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Derek Brunson.
UFC Vegas 66: ‘Cannonier vs. Strickland’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - December 17, 2022
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 66 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland. Cannonier (15-6 MMA) enters the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Israel Adesanya in his most recent effort at UFC 276. Prior to that setback, ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ was coming off back-to-back wins over Kelvin Gastelum and Derek Brunson.
Sean Strickland claims he hasn't "even thought" about his game plan for how he's going to fight Jared Cannonier
Cole Shelton - December 14, 2022
Sean Strickland isn’t sure what game plan he will utilize when he faces Jared Cannonier on Saturday. Strickland is set to headline UFC Vegas 66 against Cannonier in an intriguing middleweight bout. It’s also a key fight for the division as both men are ranked in the top 10 and are only a few wins away from a title shot. Yet, Strickland admits he hasn’t even thought of what his game plan will be.
Sean Strickland can beat Jared Cannonier "pretty easily" at UFC Vegas 66 if he fights smart, says teammate: "He should do well in this if he fights with his head and not his pride"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Chris Curtis believes Sean Strickland should beat Jared Cannonier with ease in the main event of UFC Vegas 66 on Saturday. Strickland and Cannonier were supposed to fight in October but the bout was rescheduled due to Strickland’s finger being infected. Although the two have more time to prepare for one another, Curtis and everyone at Xtreme Couture after confident Strickland will get his hand raised if he fights smart. Yet, that is the big question of if he will fight smart.
Israel Adesanya admits he was really upset with his UFC 276 performance against Jared Cannonier: “I cried backstage”
Harry Kettle - November 8, 2022
Israel Adesanya has spoken about how upset he was following his win over Jared Cannonier at UFC 276 this summer. In the main event of UFC 276, Israel Adesanya defeated Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision. However, while he successfully defended his middleweight crown once again, ‘Stylebender’ wasn’t pleased with his performance.
Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland targeted to headline Fight Night card in October
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2022
Jared Cannonier will be looking to get back into the win column following his title fight loss. According to MMA reporter Ariel Helwani, Jared Cannonier will take on Sean Strickland in the main event of a Fight Night card on October 15. The event is expected to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Brendan Schaub hits back at fans blasting Israel Adesanya's performance: "It's up to Jared Cannonier to make the fight"
Josh Evanoff - July 5, 2022
Brendan Schaub believes that UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya isn’t the one to blame for the UFC 276 headliner. ‘The Last Stylebender’ faced Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC 276 last Saturday. Adesanya easily won the fight, but it wasn’t a fight that appealed to many fans. Fans booed the action at times, and many were seen leaving for the exits early.
Pros react after Israel Adesanya defeats Jared Cannonier at UFC 276
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 276 event was headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring Israel Adesanya taking on Jared Cannonier. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) was looking to earn his fifth title defense when he took to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stylebender’ had last competed at UFC 271 in February, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker.
UFC 276 Results: Israel Adesanya defeats Jared Cannonier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 2, 2022
Tonight’s UFC 276 event is headlined by a middleweight title fight featuring Israel Adesanya taking on Jared Cannonier. Adesanya (22-1 MMA) will be looking to earn his fifth title defense when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘Stylebender’ last competed at UFC 271 back in February, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Robert Whittaker.