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Sean Strickland

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.

Jared Cannonier, Sean Strickland, UFC Vegas 66
Jared Cannonier

Pro fighters make their picks for Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland

Cole Shelton - December 14, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 66 on Saturday, a middleweight bout headlines the card as Jared Cannonier takes on Sean Strickland. Heading into the fight, the oddsmakers have it as a pick’em as Cannonier is -111 while the comeback on Strickland is -115 on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros believe Cannonier will get his hand raised, with some even expecting the fight to end by KO.

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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, Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier

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.

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Israel Adesanya

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.

Israel Adesanya, Jared Cannonier
Israel Adesanya

What's next for the stars of UFC 276?

Cole Shelton - July 4, 2022

The UFC returned to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC 276 as International Fight Week returned with two titles on the line. In the main event, Israel Adesanya was looking to defend his middleweight title as he took on Jared Cannonier. In the co-headliner, Alexander Volkanovski was looking to defend his featherweight title as he had his trilogy match against Max Holloway.

Israel Adesanya, Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier

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.

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Jared Cannonier

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.

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Jared Cannonier

UFC 276 Weigh-In Results: Israel Adesanya comes in at a lean 183.5 lbs

Susan Cox - July 1, 2022

UFC 276 takes place tomorrow, Saturday July 2nd, 2022 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. In the main event, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (22-1 MMA) will defend his middleweight title for the fifth time when he faces challenger Jared Cannonier (15-5 MMA).

Israel Adesanya, Jared Cannonier
Israel Adesanya

UFC 276 | Pro fighters make their picks for Israel Adesanya vs. Jared Cannonier title fight

Cole Shelton - June 29, 2022

In the main event of UFC 276, the middleweight title is up for grabs as Israel Adesanya looks to defend his belt as he faces Jared Cannonier. Heading into the fight, Adesanya is a -480 favorite while the challenger is a +330 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. The pros are nearly unanimous in thinking Adesanya defends his belt with ease and will likely score a stoppage win at UFC 276.

Brendan Schaub
Jared Cannonier

Brendan Schaub opines Jared Cannonier is the perfect fight for Israel Adesanya: "He can light him up like a Christmas tree"

Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2022

Brendan Schaub believes that Jared Cannonier is outmatched against Israel Adesanya at UFC 276. ‘The Last Stylebender’ is set to make another defense of his middleweight strap this weekend in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old is back for the first time since his decision victory over Robert Whittaker in February at UFC 271.

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Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier downplays age concerns heading into Israel Adesanya fight: "I’m not a 38-year-old fighter, I’m a level 38 badass"

Josh Evanoff - June 24, 2022

UFC middleweight Jared Cannonier isn’t worried about his age heading into his fight with Israel Adesanya. ‘Killa Gorilla’ is set to face the UFC middleweight champion next week at UFC 276. He earned the title opportunity following his brutal knockout of Derek Brunson in February. Furthermore, the bout will be the first time that Cannonier has fought for a UFC championship in his career.

Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya

UFC 276 lineup announced including two title fights

Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022

The card for UFC 276 has been announced with two title fights, including Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier, being confirmed. The International Fight Week card is always pretty important for the Ultimate Fighting Championship with the promotion going all out in order to create a real buzz around the product. Every year we tend to see an array of big events and fights being put on and in 2022, the UFC will not disappoint after they confirmed the current card is going to feature two title bouts on the billing.

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Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier gives prediction for upcoming Israel Adesanya fight: "I'm turning Izzy Adesanya into Easy Adesanya"

Josh Evanoff - April 12, 2022

Jared Cannonier has given his prediction for his upcoming fight with UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. ‘Killa Gorilla’ was last seen in action at UFC 271 in February this year. Cannonier faced off with fellow contender Derek Brunson and won the bout via second-round knockout. Following the fight, the 38-year-old was given the seal of approval by Dana White to receive a title shot next.

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Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier laughs off Alex Pereira's callout of Jared Cannonier: "Let's be realistic"

Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2022

Daniel Cormier seemingly isn’t a fan of Alex Pereira’s callout of Jared Cannonier. ‘Poatan’ is coming off a victory over Bruno Silva at UFC Vegas 50 last Saturday. Following the bout, the former kickboxing champion decided to call out the number two ranked middleweight Jared Cannonier. That’s in spite of the fact that ‘Killa Gorilla’ is set to face Israel Adesanya next.

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Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier confident he's fighting Israel Adesanya next: 'I know I earned it"

Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2022

Jared Cannonier is confident he’s fighting Israel Adesanya next. However, if he doesn’t, he believes it says a lot about ‘The Last Stylebender’. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ recently scored a knockout victory over Derek Brunson at UFC 271. Cannonier called for a title shot in his post-fight interview, and Dana White noted that he was going to give him a chance at gold next. Furthermore, Israel Adesanya, who also scored a win on the card, opined that Cannonier is likely next.

Jared Cannonier, Derek Brunson
Jared Cannonier

Pros react after Jared Cannonier KO's Derek Brunson at UFC 271

Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 271 event featured a key middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier. Brunson (23-8 MMA) had entered the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Darren Till. The 38-year-old’s last loss came against reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in November of 2018.

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Jared Cannonier

UFC 271 Results: Jared Cannonier KO's Derek Brunson (Video)

Chris Taylor - February 12, 2022

Tonight’s UFC 271 event features a key middleweight bout between perennial division contenders Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier. Brunson (23-7 MMA) will enter the contest sporting a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Darren Till. The 38-year-old has not tasted defeat since being TKO’d by reigning middleweight champion Israel Adesanya in November of 2018.