"I don't mind, though. "I've always been the dark horse," he said. The Jones-Cormier rivalry is arguably the greatest in MMA history. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier Results and News - UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje - MMA Fighting UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier October 24, 2020. Thrilling Middleweight Reaps The Benefits Of Training Full Time. Now the Arizonan is likely looking at a shot at Israel Adesanyas world title, and with grappling likely being a second thought on fight night, Cannonier has to be smiling, knowing that with his kind of power, all it will take is one strike to put a championship belt around his waist. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-254-results-robert-whittaker-outlasts-jared-cannonier-unanimous-decision, Lauren Murphy dominates, finishes and then uses her mic time perfectly at UFC 254, Of course Tai Tuivasa eventually celebrated his UFC 254 win with a shoey, UFC 254 video: Miranda Maverick wins after wicked elbow slices open bridge of Liana Jojua's nose, Alexander Volkov def. UFC Fight Night 216: Cannonier vs. Strickland Most Popular. WHATS NEXT? Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27), Shavkat Rakhmonov def. With just one loss in his last 11 outings, Robert Whittaker will go down as one of the greatest Middleweight fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. Middleweights Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier will square off in the co-main event. I don't care if he's had 400 knockout wins, it doesn't bother me. No, it wasnt a highlight reel finish like their first bout, but over the course of five rounds, Adesanya largely made Whittaker fight his fight, he adjusted when things werent going his way, and he showed once again that his fight IQ is going to be an issue for any 185-pounder who challenges him. This was affirmed in the third when Whittaker landed a combo, then dropped Cannonier with a head kick that would have finished many foes. Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Raimondi's Legitimate Questions: Can the UFC produce another megastar like Rousey or McGregor? The entire card will air on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and be simulcast on ESPN+ (English. 5th could have went either way. 1 day. Back. Jacob Malkoun via knockout (punches) Round 1, 0:18, Lauren Murphy def. Featured. Ahead of his main card showdown Saturday with Jared Cannonier at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker declared that he is ready to derail the Cannonier hype train. Whittaker was able to keep Darren Till guessing with his level changes throughout the five rounds of the fight. Alexander Yakovlev via submission (armbar) Round 1, 3:00, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Dana White's response to 'terrible' UFC 282 headliner? Robert Whittaker is currently ranked #1 in the UFC Middleweight rankings, with multiple wins over Yoel Romero, and notable victories over Jacare Souza, Derek Brunson, and Uriah Hall. I know what I'm going to bring at the weekend.". UFC 254 results: Full fight coverage of the Middleweight pay-per-view (PPV) co-main event today (Sat., Oct. 24, 2020) between Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier from inside Flash Forum on Yas . However, will it be that easy to secure a win over one of the most dominant Middleweight we have seen in recent times? 30-27 Whittaker pretty clearly, 30-26 if not for the late heroics by Cannonier. When I went through the division the first time everyone was a monster": https://t.co/OROHr3Y8og pic.twitter.com/ojkzwKJ4qv. But Whittaker (22-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) had. Robert Whittaker (23-6 MMA, 14-4 UFC) via unanimous decision . "I haven't looked at what Jared's done. I haven't even looked it up," Whittaker told media via video link from Yas Island, which the UFC has dubbed Fight Island. See Who Impressed At UFC 271 And What's Next For Each Of Them. I had that period when people weren't sleeping on me, but as soon as I lost they started sleeping on me again. UFC takeaways: Wonderboy still has it, but should he jump right back into the title picture? David Lethaby 28 - 29. Share Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC) def. Sal D'amato 28 - 29. Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker. It's like the cherry on top after a fight.". Robert Whittaker "The Reaper" L Jared Cannonier "The Killa Gorilla" Middleweight Bout Method: Decision - Unanimous Round: 3 Time: 5:00 Time format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5) Referee: Anders Ohlsson Details: Derek Cleary 28 - 29. I don't care what he does. Cannonier (13-4 MMA) will enter the contest on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Jack Hermansson at UFC Copenhagen in September of 2019. And while avenging that defeat in Melbourne, Australia, lingers in Whittaker's mind, he's happy to walk his own path. But I think skill set-wise I'm a better than he is across the board," Whittaker said. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. The middleweight bout was the UFC 254co-main event at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Israel Adesanya has defeated Jared Cannonier to retain UFC middleweight title 483 39 He fought the likes of Anderson Silva, Kelvin Gastelum, Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker. UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 took place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Cannonier has notable victories over Anderson Silva and Jack Hermansson. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: WHITTAKER vs. GASTELUM will take place Saturday, April 17 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Cannonier served as a backup for Yoel Romero vs Israel Adesanya at UFC 248, however, later he revealed that he had suffered a torn pectoral muscle and expects to be out of action for six months. He also seemed to recognize he needed a finish, as he picked up the pace over the remainder of the round, but Whittaker answered right back and never gave Cannonier the opportunity for a home run shot. He currently fights in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). See the Final Results , Official Scorecards and Who Won Bonuses and. He is a solid contender and has grabbed the eyeballs of the current Middleweight king, Israel Adesanya. The scores of the Cannonier fight were 29-28 x 3. The former UFC middleweight champ scored an impressive victory in a compelling scrap at Flash Forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, earning 29-28 scores across the board. But Whittaker, who lost to the champion Adesanya in October 2019, wouldn't have it any other way. UFC 254 full fight highlights for Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier Live in EA UFC 4 with Whittaker Cannonier Full Fight action who will win in the UFC 254. Casey ONeill was in a tough spot last weekend when she fought a beloved veteran competing in her last pro bout, but ONeill got the job done, weathered the boos from fans in Toyota Center, and now she moves on. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had marked Jared Cannonier as his next challenger, so long as he defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC 254. Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr. Reacts With Joe Rogan After His Submission Victory Over Jay Perrin At UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev on December 10, 2022, Lightweight Paddy Pimblett Reacts With Joe Rogan After His Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jared Gordon At UFC 282: Bachowicz vs Ankalaev on December 10, 2022, Light Heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev Talks With Joe Rogan After His Split Draw With Jan Bachowicz At UFC 282 On December 10, 2022. There arent too many genuinely positive people in the world today, but Roxanne Modafferi is at the top of the list, which made the reception she received in the lead-up to her last fight against Casey ONeill and on fight night a reminder that good folks can get the good things they deserve. Le combattant de MMA Sonny Kirisome s'est inspir de Michael Chandler pour mettre KO Osh Boonchu avec un Front Kick au visage Eternal 72. Please check your email for a confirmation. Saturdays UFC 271 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Houston, its time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Toyota Center. Feb. 14, 2022, Casey O'Neill of United Kingdom reacts after finishing three rounds against Roxanne Modafferi in their flyweight fight during the UFC 271 event at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. And while she didnt win that last bout, it really didnt matter, because her pioneering career was about more than the end result. Mme s'il monte en puissance, Jared Cannonier manque cruellement de rgularit, ce qui nous empche de vous inciter parier sur lui. Both the fighters are explosive and are known to finish the fight. Pereira was able to defeat Adesanya for the third time - with the other two times in kickboxing. Despite the comeback win over Till, Whittaker has been flying under the radar, with Cannonier repeatedly linked with a title shot against Israel Adesanya. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC), Paul Hughes Ready To 'Steamroll' In Cage Warriors 134, Fighters on the Rise | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill. 'Something I've never felt before', UFC 254 main event breakdown: How Justin Gaethje can neutralize Khabib Nurmagomedov's grappling. Robert Whittaker is up there as well, but he has a fight in Perth and he's already beaten . Hes a guy we take seriously, we dont take lightly., Hoping for my next fight to be in a Gi! UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Raul Rosas Jr. becomes youngest UFC fighter to win in their debut. My sole focus is getting to the event, training for the event, having that fight and going home. MMA Judging is fucked up beyond saving. Cannonier (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC) relied heavily on punishing leg kicks in his rise thought the 185-pound division, and he announced his intentions early as he briefly dropped Whittaker with an outside leg kick in one of the fights first exchanges. "Seems silly," he said. The Stylebbender had this to say about The Killa Gorilla. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. As of November 15, 2022, he is #3 in the UFC middleweight rankings . That makes his mind even more dangerous than his striking attack, and usually results in a champion that stays on top for a long time. ET (ESPN+) Middleweight: Jared Cannonier (+105) vs. Sean Strickland (-125). The 36-year-old American suggested in an interview with ESPN's Ariel Helwani that Whittaker's "stomps" should be outlawed in the sport. I and my coach agreed. He's just whinging, mate.". It will be interesting to see how the fight will play out when Robert Whittaker and Jared Cannonier come face to face at UFC 254. It'll be a short, sharp test for both men at the weekend, with the fight billed for three rounds, but regardless of the duration, Whittaker is approaching it in confident mood. "I've always been the sleeper, everyone sleeps on me. Maryland finds momentum with blocked PAT . "The only thing I'm worried about is fighting Jared. Cannonier's recovery and his gameplan in the three-round fight are going to be vital factors going forward. I'm working off my own schedule. The Scorecard | UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi Feb. 14, 2022 Saturday's UFC 271 event is in the books, and now that the dust has settled in Houston, it's time to go to the scorecard to see who the big winners were at Toyota Center. The UFC 248 fight card is beginning to take shape.Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will return to action at UFC 248 when he faces Jared Cannonier on March 7 from the T-Mobile Arena in . That gives Whittaker two straight wins since losing the title to Adesanya at UFC 242 and 11 wins in his past 12 fights dating back to 2014. UFC veterans in MMA, boxing and bareknuckle action Dec. 1-4. And while it felt like something near a stalemate over the first round and a half, by the midway point of Round 2, Cannoniers right eye began to swell, and Whittaker seemed to have more in the tank. Hes the dark horse of that division. I like that stuff, it's fun. "To sum up the entire fight, it's to hit him and try not to get hit. However, Jared Cannonier has looked so much better ever since dropping down to the middleweight division. But while Cannonier beat Whittakers legs raw with kicks, Whittaker is one of the games toughest customers, and he took the shots and kept moving forward. Despite a short, three-month turnaround from his decision victory over Darren Till in July, the Australian is supremely confident ahead of his fight with No. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (29-28 x3). Ohio State grabs scoop-and-score TD to seal win over Maryland. See What The Shoey King Said After Knocking Out Derrick Lewis At UFC 271. The Liddell vs. Ortiz and Couture vs. Liddell series of fights helped build the UFC into the juggernaut it is today. Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier Highlights #UFC #MMAIn this video we bring you, Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier Highlights | #UFC #MMA F. Robert Whittaker hopes to get another shot at middleweight champion Israel Adesanya after beating Jared Cannonier at UFC 254 on Saturday. Not bad, Mr. C, not bad. Watch Cannonier's Post-Fight Interview. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi Cannonier comes in at -125 against Whittaker, having opened at -145. UFC Vegas 66: Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland Saturday, Dec. 17 - UFC Apex, in Las Vegas Fight card - 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+ PPV. UFC 282: Blachowicz-Ankalaev ends in a draw, Paddy 'The Baddy' stays unbeaten, 'Father's Plan': How Khabib Nurmagomedov honors his dad's memory, UFC 254: What's it like to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov? Les poids lourds Kirisome et Boonchu se sont rencontrs dans le cadre de l'vnement Gold Coast, en Australie. He's a resilient guy, but I'm going to go in there with the aim of finishing him, I'm going to go in there and hurt him. See theFinal Results,Official Scorecardsand Who Won Bonuses and relive all of the action on UFC Fight Pass. He's a tough dude. Cannonier has not competed inside the octagon since September of 2019 and will be making a return after almost a year away from the octagon due to injury. Whittakers left jab is one of the most powerful and efficient in MMA, and he found a home with them early and often, then followed up with straight rights whenever the opportunity presented itself. . However, Robert Whittaker will have an edge over Cannonier in the three-round fight. Whittaker won the interim title in 2017 and was promoted to undisputed champion later that year.Cannonier has made waves in the 185-pound division since moving down from light heavyweight in 2018. Whittaker def. It was the journey that mattered, and The Happy Warrior gave us a compelling one to follow and smile along with. For the true MMA fan, that was good stuff, and for Cannonier, it gets him back on track after a loss to Robert Whittaker a year ago and could actually put him one more win away from a shot at the middleweight title. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I assume you're referring to Cannonier, and yup. 1, 2 and 4 clearly Izzy although 4th was close. Get Primed For Perhaps The Greatest Rematch In Cage Warriors History On UFC FIGHT PASS, Three Can't-Miss Combatants To Watch For On Saturday's Las Vegas Event. Be the first one to comment on this story. After a rough first round against Derek Brunson, Jared Cannonier showed just how scary he is in the middleweight division by taking Brunson out in emphatic fashion in the second stanza. Kirisome combattait pour la deuxime fois seulement en tant qu . The reality is Izzy clearly won and the fight sucked. Darren Till (Liverpool, 24 dicembre 1992) un artista marziale misto ed ex kickboxer britannico.. Combatte nella divisione dei pesi medi per l'organizzazione statunitense UFC, nel 2018 stato contendente al titolo dei pesi welter, venendo tuttavia sconfitto da Tyron Woodley.In precedenza ha militato nelle organizzazioni brasiliane Sparta MMA e Aspera Fighting Championship. Tonight's UFC 254 co-main event features a key middleweight battle between former division champion Robert Whittaker and surging contender Jared Cannonier. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Robert Whittaker def. Adesanya shared his thoughts on a potential match-up with Jared Cannonier. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC). Ahead of Saturday's UFC 271 in Houston, theScore's Nick Baldwin makes his picks for the top bouts.Middleweight championshipIsrael Adesanya (21-1)vs.Robert Whittaker (23-5)A lot has happened since . The shadow of Adesanya looms large over the division following his dismantling of Paulo Costa. Jared Cannonier is currently ranked #3 in the rankings with three back to back wins in the Middleweight division ever since losing to Dominick Reyes at the light-heavyweight division. As for the UFC 254 matchup, a smile creeps onto Whittaker's face when Cannonier's comments around oblique kicks are mentioned. Saturday, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Cannonier. It will be a good fight, Adesanya told Luke Thomas. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! It's safe to assume that the winner of this fight will face the winner of Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa scheduled to headline UFC 253 come September for the undisputed UFC Middleweight Championship. He is. Cannonier comfortably won the 3rd with his clinch work. UFC 282 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight championship-led pay-per-view (PPV) main card TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at T . Cannonier Cannonier def. Cannonier . At UFC 271, it was Lewis who wound up with an L, with the popular Aussie even having fans in the hometown of The Black Beast cheering for him by the time the fight was over. After shocking stumble, where does Harrison land in MMA pound-for-pound rankings? Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, Paddy Pimblett def. I'm going to use my entire skill set to the best of my ability and if he can handle it, he can handle it. Few, if any, sports produced more consistent top-tier entertainment this year than MMA. Gastelum Ion CUTELABA Cutelaba drew with Jacoby . Jared Cannonier punches Derek Brunson in their middleweight fight during the UFC 271 event at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Alex Oliveira via submission (guillotine choke) Round 1, 4:40, Sam Alvey vs. Da Un Jung declared split draw (29-28, 28-29, 28-28), Miranda Maverick def. Cannonier revealed that he suffered a broken left ulna from the first kick that Whittaker connected in the very first round. Walt Harris via TKO (strikes) Round 2, 1:15, Phil Hawes def. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. UFC confidential: Inside the precarious state of betting on MMA for fighters and coaches, Five Rounds: Harrison's loss adds more uncertainty to her future. Read this in-depth review for Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland betting tips Find out Jared Cannonier's and Sean Strickland's betting odds and chances of winning. Adesanya continued, I think hes the most dangerous fighter in that division. UFC Judge 2 years ago. 2-ranked contender Cannonier. The fights first two rounds continued in this manner, with Cannonier throwing kicks, but Whittaker throwing punches at a higher volume. "I think he's not ready for me because I know what I can bring to the table, I know the type of fighter I am. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya had marked Jared Cannonier as his next challenger, so long as he defeated Robert Whittaker at UFC 254. Robert Whittaker is an explosive striker and proved his credibility against an equally proficient striker like Darren Till in his last fight. @graciejiujitsusmeatongrange pic.twitter.com/FwUGY3IkYW. Whittaker manages distance well, can quickly change gears, and has fared better against explosives striker in the past. WHAT'S NEXT? It was evident in his fight against Dominick Reyes. YOUR SCORECARD; ROUND: Cannonier: Cutelaba: 1: 2: 3: TOTAL--Show Results RELATED DECISIONS Jared CANNONIER Whittaker def. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC), Roxanne Modafferi interacts with her teammates after announcing her retirement during the UFC 271 event at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Jared? But Whittaker (22-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) had something to say about that in Saturdays co-main event. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Liliya Shakirova via submission (rear-naked choke) Round 2, 3:31, Magomed Ankalaev def. October 24, 2020. "I've a newborn due January and I want to be there for that, and if there's a fight after that, I'd like to take it.". At UFC Vegas 24, Whittaker scored a clean sweep on the cards, winning all five rounds over Gastelum and taking home "Fight of the Night". By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Winner of Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland on Dec. 17. . He is a dangerous striker and has an equally brilliant ground game. Cannonier made his UFC debut as a heavyweight back in 2015 but has never looked better than at 185-pounds. That's all that matters. After a successful pay-per-view event at the T-Mobile Arena, the UFC will be heading back to the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada for its next fight card, UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. 0:46. The 'Killa Gorilla' paid a heavy price for it as he struggled to get into the rhythm. Read this in-depth review for Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland betting tips Find out Jared Cannonier's and Sean Strickland's betting odds and chances of winning. Cannonier managed to fight through the ensuing flurry and get back to his feet. What's next for Robert Whittaker? That charisma is a rare gift, and it will guarantee that plenty of eyeballs will be on Bam Bam in the coming months and years as he chases after a world title. 4-1 or 3-2 Izzy the only reasonable scorecards. Jared Cannonier is currently ranked #3 in the rankings with three back to back wins in the Middleweight division ever since losing to Dominick Reyes at the light-heavyweight division. More Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier News, Cannonier Eyes Costa, Till For UFC Return, UFC 255 Radio-Style PBP - FIGUEIREDO vs. PEREZ: Combat Culture YT Commentary. Sean Strickland expects the UFC to book an immediate rematch between middleweight champion Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya.. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) dethroned Adesanya (23-2 MMA, 12-2 UFC) with a come-from-behind TKO win to capture the middleweight title last month at UFC 281. "I'm going to take the fight wherever I want it to go. Stream Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier (UFC 254) on Watch ESPN. "I won't kick him in the knee if he doesn't punch me. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Jared Cannonier (born March 16, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. If we look at Jared Cannonier, while he does have great takedown defense, Cannonier can occasionally get sloppy with his explosive striking. Ahead of his main card showdown with Jared Cannonier at UFC 254 on Fight Island, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker declared that he is ready to derail the Cannonier hype train. UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje Crdit : Eternal. How soon is that future? A well-deserved vacation in retirement. The UFC 254 main event will feature one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year, with interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje meeting world champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. 48-47 Whittaker, Robert landed good shots and romero's hard shots were only the 2 knockdowns. I don't care what the division does. It's safe to assume to Cannonier has improved leaps and bounds since then, however, if we look at Whittaker's last performance, it's hard to bet against the former Champion. I don't think anyone's at my level. I don't think he's at my level. Sherdawg 4 years ago. That remains to be seen, but if ONeill gets a fight with a highly ranked contender like Jennifer Maia and passes that test, it may be sooner than we think. Everyone else can do what they want they talk about what they want, it doesn't bother me. UFC acts fast, sets Teixeira-Hill title bout in Jan. Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw, White calls fight fixing 'huge concern' for UFC, 'Wonderboy' broke 2 bones in hand vs. Holland, Alberta reinstates UFC betting after Krause probe, UFC 286 announced for London in March '23, UFC's Adesanya could have charge dismissed. Stefan Struve via knockout (punches) Round 1, 4:59, Casey Kenney def. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Gaethje has won four straight, including three first-round finishes, while Nurmagomedov (28-0) looks to remain undefeated. Join us for a radio style play-by-play broadcast of the UFC 255 MAIN CARD with LIVE updates, results & reactions in a Live YouTube Stream on our Combat Culture YouTube Channel. 24:25. . Robert Whittaker def. Watch Cannonier's Emphatic UFC 271 Octagon Interview. Ion Cutelaba via knockout (puches) Round 1, 4:19, Tai Tuivasa def. Tai Tuivasa came to throw bombs against Derrick Lewis in Houston last Saturday, and Lewis was more than willing to do the same thing, making it inevitable that one of the two heavyweight contenders was going to have a short night on the losing end of things. Liana Jojua via TKO (doctors stoppage) Round 1, 5:00, Joel Alvarez def. Notre pronostic Jared Cannonier contre Sean Strickland - Conclusion. Robert Whittaker knows Jared Cannonier is a monster but explains he's got experience slaying monsters in the middleweight division: "Im actually pretty good at monster slaying. But I just think he needs one more fight. I like upsetting people, derailing the hype trains, upsetting the odds. What comes after that, I have no control over. It's safe to assume that a win over former Champion Robert Whittaker will put Jared Cannonier on top of the division. Even the judge who scored it for Romero didn't give 10-8 for Romero, instead he gave 4th round to Romero which is also equally BS. And for the unbeaten King Casey, moving on is going to be quite newsworthy for the flyweight division, because the Scotland native appears to be the real deal and a future threat to champion Valentina Shevchenko. Oppos Israel Adesanya lors de son dernier combat, il a perdu par dcision sans contestation possible. Those subscribed to services like ESPN+ or DAZN got their moneys worth, as did those who shelled out for the UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier reveals his recovery timeline after breaking his arm and hopes to score fights against Paulo Costa or Darren Till. The Aussie struggled to contain his amusement. UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2took place on Saturday, February 12, 2022, live from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Kyle 5 months ago A lot of the media and 1 judge had it 5-0, I think it was reasonable. The fact that with the right combination we could possibly winning this 2-1 according to the judges kind of gives away what is wrong with the sport. The former 300-pound air traffic control mechanic has enjoyed an unbelievable run towards the number one UFC middleweight contender spot. 11 a.m. With his second win over Robert Whittaker in the books, the feeling around MMA circles is that Israel Adesanya may be keeping that middleweight title for a while. Cannonier Adesanya def. Totals Per round Significant Strikes Per round Significant Strikes Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). 626 shares Soon after an impressive win over former welterweight title contender Darren Till, Dana White announced that Robert Whittaker will take on Jared Cannonier in what is being billed as the #1 contender's match for the UFC Middleweight Championship. The guy is spicy, I like him. 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