Best fights of Jared Cannonier
Over 15 years as a professional, Jared Cannonier has compiled a 18-10 (13) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jared Cannonier KOs Derek Brunson
On February 12, 2022 Jared Cannonier faced Derek Brunson in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 37 years old with a record of 14-5, and Brunson was 38 with a record of 23-7. Cannonier was coming off a win and Brunson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cannonier stopped Derek Brunson via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Jared Cannonier defeats Marvin Vettori
On June 17, 2023 Jared Cannonier faced Marvin Vettori in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 39 years old with a record of 16-6, and Vettori was 29 with a record of 19-6-1. Both Cannonier and Vettori were coming off a win. Cannonier won via unanimous decision.
3. Jared Cannonier KOs Anderson Silva
On May 11, 2019 Jared Cannonier faced Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Cannonier was 35 years old with a record of 11-4, and Silva was 44 with a record of 34-9. Cannonier was coming off a win, while Silva was coming off a loss. Cannonier stopped Anderson Silva via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Jared Cannonier KOs Jack Hermansson
On September 28, 2019 Jared Cannonier faced Jack Hermansson in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 35 years old with a record of 12-4, and Hermansson was 31 with a record of 20-4. Cannonier was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hermansson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cannonier stopped Jack Hermansson via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Jared Cannonier defeats Kelvin Gastelum
On August 21, 2021 Jared Cannonier faced Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 37 years old with a record of 13-5, and Gastelum was 29 with a record of 17-7. Both Cannonier and Gastelum were coming off a loss. Cannonier won via unanimous decision.
6. Jared Cannonier KOs David Branch
On November 3, 2018 Jared Cannonier faced David Branch in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 34 years old with a record of 10-4, and Branch was 37 with a record of 22-4. Cannonier was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Branch was coming off a win. Cannonier stopped David Branch via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Jared Cannonier loses to Israel Adesanya via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2022 Jared Cannonier fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Cannonier was 38 years old with a record of 15-5, and Adesanya was 32 with a record of 22-1. Both Cannonier and Adesanya were on a 2-fight winning streak. Cannonier lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adesanya.
8. Jared Cannonier loses to Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision
On October 24, 2020 Jared Cannonier faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 36 years old with a record of 13-4, and Whittaker was 29 with a record of 21-5. Cannonier was on a 3-fight winning streak and Whittaker was coming off a win. Cannonier lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Whittaker.
9. Jared Cannonier loses to Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision
On February 11, 2017 Jared Cannonier faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Cannonier was 32 years old with a record of 9-1, and Teixeira was 37 with a record of 25-5. Cannonier was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Teixeira was coming off a loss. Cannonier lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Teixeira.
10. Jared Cannonier defeats Sean Strickland
On December 17, 2022 Jared Cannonier faced Sean Strickland in a middleweight bout. Cannonier was 38 years old with a record of 15-6, and Strickland was 31 with a record of 25-4. Both Cannonier and Strickland were coming off a loss. Cannonier won via split decision.