Jared Cannonier’s performance mirrored his career as he entered UFC Fight Night determined to recover from two prior losses. Though he suffered two knockdowns in Round 1, Cannonier reinvigorated his fighting spirit, finishing Gregory Rodrigues in Round 4.
Cannonier’s resilience shone through as he withstood Rodrigues’ powerful initial attacks, allowing him to capitalize when Rodrigues began to show signs of fatigue. The fight ended decisively with Cannonier achieving a TKO just 21 seconds into the fourth round.
“WHAT A PERFORMANCE FROM JARED CANNONIER 馃く
He gets the TKO victory in the #UFCVegas102.
Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
Cannonier stated: “Gregory hits hard as hell and swings big ass shots. I weathered the storm, kept my composure even in those tough spots and worked my way back to my feet. I’d rather die on my feet than die on my back.”
This victory signifies Cannonier’s first stoppage since 2022, breaking a string of fights where he struggled to finish opponents. On the other hand, Rodrigues’ bid to climb the UFC middleweight rankings was halted in this matchup.
