Jared Cannonier

"Tha Killa Gorilla"

18-10-0#12Middleweight★ 8bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Christian Leroy Duncan · Unanimous Decision · Jul 18, 2026

18-10-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Ikram Aliskerov

UFCUFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling·Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Jared Cannonier holds a professional MMA record of 18-10-0. Cannonier has won 18 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Cannonier lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.77 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 77"196 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Mar 16, 1984
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, United States

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UFCUFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs StirlingNov 21, 2026
vs Ikram AliskerovMiddleweight

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Career history

LOSS
vs Christian Leroy Duncan
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Middleweight· 18-10 vs 15-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Michael Page
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Middleweight· 18-9 vs 24-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Rodrigues· Feb 15, 2025· Middleweight· 18-8 vs 16-6
TKO
R4 · 0:21
FOTN
LOSS
vs Caio Borralho
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho· Aug 24, 2024· Middleweight· 17-8 vs 17-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Imavov· Jun 8, 2024· Middleweight· 17-7 vs 14-4
TKO
R4 · 1:34
WIN
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 19-6-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Sean Strickland
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland· Dec 17, 2022· Middleweight· 16-6 vs 25-5
SD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Israel AdesanyaTitle bout
UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Middleweight· 15-6 vs 23-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Derek Brunson
UFC 271: Adesanya vs Whittaker 2· Feb 12, 2022· Middleweight· 15-5 vs 23-8
TKO
R2 · 4:29
POTN
WIN
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum· Aug 21, 2021· Middleweight· 14-5 vs 17-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje· Oct 24, 2020· Middleweight· 13-5 vs 22-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Cannonier· Sep 28, 2019· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 20-5
TKO
R2 · 0:27
POTN
WIN
vs Anderson Silva
UFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 11, 2019· Middleweight· 12-4 vs 34-10
TKO
R1 · 4:47
WIN
vs David Branch
UFC 230: Cormier vs Lewis· Nov 3, 2018· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 22-5
TKO
R2 · 0:39
POTN
LOSS
vs Dominick Reyes
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 2:55
LOSS
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 21-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nick Roehrick
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Gaethje· Jul 7, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 10-2 vs 7-1
TKO
R3 · 2:08
LOSS
vs Glover Teixeira
UFC 208: Holm vs de Randamie· Feb 11, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 26-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ion Cuțelaba
UFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Cyril Asker
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· Apr 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 7-2
TKO
R1 · 2:44
POTN
LOSS
vs Shawn Jordan
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 17-6
TKO
R1 · 2:57
WIN
vs Tony Lopez
Alaska Fighting Championship· Jan 22, 2014· 7-0 vs 33-14
DEC
WIN
vs Jermaine Haughton
AFC 102: Champion vs. Champion· Oct 16, 2013· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:50
WIN
vs Stephen Waalkes
AK Entertainment· Apr 30, 2013· 5-0 vs 10-4
SUB
WIN
vs Joshua Ofiu
Alaska Fighting Championship· Feb 13, 2013· 4-0 vs 7-3
TKO
WIN
vs Matt Herringshaw
Alaska Regional· Oct 28, 2011· 3-0 vs 0-4
SUB
WIN
vs Jason Coomes
Alaska Fighting Championship· Oct 12, 2011· 2-0 vs 7-8
SUB
WIN
vs Alton Prince
Alaska Regional· Jun 19, 2011· 1-0 vs 4-10
TKO

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseOtherBJJMMA

2023Brown belt · BJJ
2014AFC Heavyweight Championship · Alaska Fighting Championship
AGE 26Started in MMA
AGE 26Started in MMA
AGE 25Started in BJJ
AGE 25Started in BJJ
Started in Other
Started in Other

Camp

The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, United States
Gracie Barra Alaska · Anchorage, United States
ABJJ · Anchorage, United States
Legacy Jiu Jitsu Alaska · Anchorage, United States Former

Coaches

John Crouch · Head coach

Training partners

Benson Henderson
Casey Kenney

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Iron Chin

97 · top 1% in division

Granite Base

97 · top 1% in division

Punch power96

Kick power93

Punch speed96

Kick speed93

Accuracy97

Takedowns64

Ground striking76

Submissions54

Chin97

Body strength97

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-10-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.25per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.36per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.77per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.25per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.36per min

56% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.77per 15 min

45% success

Takedowns stuffed65%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Jared Cannonier sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Jared Cannonier has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

All-time bonus leaders →

Middleweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Jared Cannonier earns per fight.

Jared Cannonier's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Jared Cannonier's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #12 Middleweight
Peak: #2 Middleweight
First ranked: Feb 1, 2017
Times ranked: 357

Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1799▼8
Peak: 1826Jun 18, 2023
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jared Cannonier fight next?

Jared Cannonier fights Ikram Aliskerov on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.

What is Jared Cannonier's record?

Jared Cannonier's professional MMA record is 18-10-0.

Who is Jared Cannonier fighting next?

Jared Cannonier's next opponent is Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.

Who did Jared Cannonier fight last?

Jared Cannonier most recently fought Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman on Saturday, July 18, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Jared Cannonier fight in?

Jared Cannonier fights at Middleweight.

Is Jared Cannonier ranked in the UFC?

Jared Cannonier is currently ranked #12 in the UFC Middleweight division.

How many knockouts does Jared Cannonier have?

Jared Cannonier has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Jared Cannonier won?

Jared Cannonier has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Jared Cannonier?

Jared Cannonier is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Jared Cannonier weigh?

Jared Cannonier weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Jared Cannonier's reach?

Jared Cannonier has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Jared Cannonier?

Jared Cannonier is 42 years old (born Mar 16, 1984).

Where is Jared Cannonier from?

Jared Cannonier is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY