Jared Cannonier: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 10
Wins by submission: 2
Wins by decision: 3

Striking accuracy

52%

1,029 landed · 1,964 attempted

Takedown accuracy

47%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-06-08 to 2026-07-18

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Christian Leroy Duncan
Jul 18, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Michael Page
Aug 16, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Gregory Rodrigues
Feb 15, 2025
Win
KO/TKO · Round 4 · 0:21
Caio Borralho
Aug 24, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Nassourdine Imavov
Jun 8, 2024
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 4 · 1:34
Marvin Vettori
Jun 17, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Sean Strickland
Dec 17, 2022
Win
Decision - Split · Round 5 · 5:00
Israel Adesanya
Jul 2, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Derek Brunson
Feb 12, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:29
Robert Whittaker
Oct 24, 2020
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Jack Hermansson
Sep 28, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:27
Anderson Silva
May 11, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:48
David Branch
Nov 3, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:41
Dominick Reyes
May 19, 2018
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:54

Jared Cannonier Bio

Jared Cannonier is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC middleweight division. As of September 11, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains with ABJJ and Gracie Barra Alaska. Born in Dallas, Texas, on March 16, 1984, Cannonier stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and is known by the nickname “The Killa Gorilla.”

Cannonier began his professional MMA career in 2011 and made his UFC debut on January 3, 2015. He initially competed at heavyweight, later fought at light heavyweight, and established himself as a middleweight from 2018 onward. His career path through multiple divisions is one of the defining features of his development as a UFC contender.

At middleweight, Cannonier earned a UFC title challenge against Israel Adesanya at UFC 276 in July 2022. The UFC identifies his style as striking, while Cannonier lists the jab as his favorite striking technique and the kimura as his favorite grappling technique. His recent UFC history includes a decision victory over Christian Leroy Duncan on July 18, 2026.

Record: 18-10-0
Division: Middleweight
Fighting style: Striker
Stance: Switch
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Reach: 77"
Leg reach: 41.50
Gym / team: Legacy Jiu Jitsu Alaska
Nationality: Dallas, United States
Fighting out of: Phoenix, Arizona, United States[3]
Birth date: Mar 16, 1984 (age 42)
Age: 42
Birthplace: , ,
Country: United States

Jared Cannonier Questions & Answers

What division does Jared Cannonier compete in?

As of September 11, 2026, Jared Cannonier competes in the UFC middleweight division.

What is Jared Cannonier’s height and birth date?

Jared Cannonier is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall, and his birth date is March 16, 1984.

When did Jared Cannonier make his UFC debut?

Jared Cannonier made his UFC debut on January 3, 2015.

What weight classes has Jared Cannonier competed in?

Jared Cannonier has competed in heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight during his professional career.

Has Jared Cannonier challenged for a UFC title?

Yes. Jared Cannonier challenged Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title at UFC 276 in July 2022.

What is Jared Cannonier’s fighting style?

The UFC identifies Jared Cannonier as a striker. His listed favorite striking technique is the jab, and his favorite grappling technique is the kimura.