Jared Cannonier
Killa Gorilla
USA
Can't find offense in loss
Cannonier lost to Michael Page via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.
ANALYSIS
The fight wasn't quite as close as the scorecards indicate, as a slip from Page early in Round 3 led to mostly empty control time. Cannonier is generally a pressuring boxer, but he found himself unable to hit MVP, and getting stung with big shots when he entered into range. Cannonier has shown he can still hang with some of the best in the division, but at 41 years old and having lost three of his last four fights, it's worth wondering how much time "The Killa Gorilla" has left at the highest level. Cannonier falls to 18-9-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
The fight wasn't quite as close as the scorecards indicate, as a slip from Page early in Round 3 led to mostly empty control time. Cannonier is generally a pressuring boxer, but he found himself unable to hit MVP, and getting stung with big shots when he entered into range. Cannonier has shown he can still hang with some of the best in the division, but at 41 years old and having lost three of his last four fights, it's worth wondering how much time "The Killa Gorilla" has left at the highest level. Cannonier falls to 18-9-0 in professional MMA as a result of the loss.
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Scheduled against MVP
Cannonier is scheduled to compete against fellow middleweight Michael Page at UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Currently placed No. 7 in the UFC's middleweight rankings, Cannonier will look to defend his spot again against another rising prospect. Page is best known as a welterweight, but he recently moved up to middleweight and ended Shara Magomedov's hype train. Around that same time, Cannonier ended a streak of his own by overcoming Gregory Rodrigues.
Currently placed No. 7 in the UFC's middleweight rankings, Cannonier will look to defend his spot again against another rising prospect. Page is best known as a welterweight, but he recently moved up to middleweight and ended Shara Magomedov's hype train. Around that same time, Cannonier ended a streak of his own by overcoming Gregory Rodrigues.
Pulls upset in main event
Cannonier defeated Gregory Rodrigues via TKO (punches) at 0:21 of Round 4 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a trademark performance from Cannonier as a +200 underdog, but it didn't start out well. Rodrigues got the better of the action early on, as to be expected. Jared ate some big blows, but he handled them well. Once Rodrigues gassed out early in Round 2, Cannonier was there to pick up the pieces. He kept pushing forward and firing out his jab, easily winning the second frame. Round 3 was much closer, but Cannonier dropped Rodrigues with a short elbow at the end of the stanza. He jumped on top of his opponent and began unloading everything but the kitchen sink, only to have Gregory saved by the bell. Yet, the damage proved to be irreversible, as Rodrigues was put away for good just seconds into Round 4. The win snaps a brief two-fight losing streak for Cannonier and keeps him on the outer fringes of the title conversation at middleweight. He'll also walk away with a $50,000 bonus after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
It was a trademark performance from Cannonier as a +200 underdog, but it didn't start out well. Rodrigues got the better of the action early on, as to be expected. Jared ate some big blows, but he handled them well. Once Rodrigues gassed out early in Round 2, Cannonier was there to pick up the pieces. He kept pushing forward and firing out his jab, easily winning the second frame. Round 3 was much closer, but Cannonier dropped Rodrigues with a short elbow at the end of the stanza. He jumped on top of his opponent and began unloading everything but the kitchen sink, only to have Gregory saved by the bell. Yet, the damage proved to be irreversible, as Rodrigues was put away for good just seconds into Round 4. The win snaps a brief two-fight losing streak for Cannonier and keeps him on the outer fringes of the title conversation at middleweight. He'll also walk away with a $50,000 bonus after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Another fight in Vegas
Cannonier is scheduled to compete against Gregory Rodrigues in a middleweight fight at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
The last time Cannonier fought in Las Vegas was on Aug. 24 at UFC Vegas 86, when he lost to Caio Borralho in five rounds. It is unclear if Cannonier's upcoming fight is another five-rounder, though unlikely, but he will look to snap his losing streak regardless.
The last time Cannonier fought in Las Vegas was on Aug. 24 at UFC Vegas 86, when he lost to Caio Borralho in five rounds. It is unclear if Cannonier's upcoming fight is another five-rounder, though unlikely, but he will look to snap his losing streak regardless.
Hangs tough in main event loss
Cannonier lost to Caio Borralho via unanimous decision (45-49, 45-49, 46-48) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was lopsided when the final bell rang, but it's important to remember this fight was seemingly up for grabs with just a couple of minutes left. It felt a heck of a lot closer than the scorecards would lead you to believe. Cannonier started slowly before finding his range in Round 2. He connected with a handful of power shots and took less damage than the opening frame. He was nearly finished in Round 3 before battling back in Round 4. With the fight possibly tied entering the final frame, Jared's body seemingly gave out with about 90 seconds left. He was dropped by Borralho and ate a ton of follow-up shots, although he managed to see the final bell. Now 40 years of age, Cannonier has lost back-to-back fights and three of his last fight. He appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank, but it's always a concern when the losses starting piling up in the latter stages of your career. On the bright side, he'll take away an extra $50,000 after this main-event bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
It was lopsided when the final bell rang, but it's important to remember this fight was seemingly up for grabs with just a couple of minutes left. It felt a heck of a lot closer than the scorecards would lead you to believe. Cannonier started slowly before finding his range in Round 2. He connected with a handful of power shots and took less damage than the opening frame. He was nearly finished in Round 3 before battling back in Round 4. With the fight possibly tied entering the final frame, Jared's body seemingly gave out with about 90 seconds left. He was dropped by Borralho and ate a ton of follow-up shots, although he managed to see the final bell. Now 40 years of age, Cannonier has lost back-to-back fights and three of his last fight. He appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank, but it's always a concern when the losses starting piling up in the latter stages of your career. On the bright side, he'll take away an extra $50,000 after this main-event bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors.
Named event headliner
Cannonier and fellow middleweight Caio Borralho will headline UFC Vegas 96 on Aug. 24, according to the UFC's announcement Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
UFC Vegas 96 is Cannonier's first chance to get back on track after his June loss to Nassourdine Imavov. The event also marks Cannonier's fifth consecutive headliner should it go through, main-event experience that Borralho very much lacks in comparison. However, Borralho has won each of his last 13 fights, something Cannonier should and will not take lightly.
UFC Vegas 96 is Cannonier's first chance to get back on track after his June loss to Nassourdine Imavov. The event also marks Cannonier's fifth consecutive headliner should it go through, main-event experience that Borralho very much lacks in comparison. However, Borralho has won each of his last 13 fights, something Cannonier should and will not take lightly.