Learn more about Jared Cannonier's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2011
- 10 wins by KO, two by submission (Armbar, RNC)
- Seven first round finishes
- Went five rounds in most recent pre-UFC bout on 1/22/14, decisioning Tony Lopez
- Seventh fight at middleweight (5-1) after 2-3 run at light heavyweight in the UFC. Also fought at heavyweight.
- Origin of nickname: “I like gorillas”
UFC History
UFC 276 (7/2/22) Cannonier lost a five round unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya in a UFC middleweight title fight
UFC 271 (2/12/22) Cannonier knocked out Derek Brunson at 4:29 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (8/21/21) Cannonier won a five round unanimous decision over Kelvin Gastelum
UFC 254 (10/24/20) Cannonier lost a three round unanimous decision to Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night (9/28/19) Cannonier stopped Jack Hermansson via strikes at :27 of the second round
UFC 237 (5/11/19) Cannonier defeated Anderson Silva via strikes at 4:47 of the first round
UFC 230 (11/3/18) Cannonier stopped David Branch via strikes at :39 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (5/19/18) Cannonier was stopped by Dominick Reyes at 2:55 of the first round
UFC on FOX (12/16/17) Cannonier lost a three round unanimous decision to Jan Blachowicz
TUF 25 Finale (7/7/17) Cannonier stopped Nick Roehrick via strikes at 2:08 of the third round
UFC 208 (2/11/17) Cannonier lost a three round unanimous decision to Glover Teixeira
TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Cannonier won a three round unanimous decision over Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night (4/10/16) Cannonier knocked out Cyril Asker at 2:44 of the first round
UFC 182 (1/3/15) Cannonier was knocked out by Shawn Jordan at 2:57 of the first round
Q&A
UFC When and why did you start training for fighting? For the athletic competition, and to learn how to fight the right way.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two HW titles in Alaska
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I can think of a million answers for this question, but basically to test my skill against the best there is.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a federal employee for the FAA as an airway transportation systems specialist.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2-0 record
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
