A win Saturday has the potential to rewrite Jared Cannonier’s legacy.
“It means I’m a step closer to the title,” says Cannonier. “A win here shoots me right back in line for a title shot in 2023.”
Cannonier meets Sean Strickland in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night. It is a middleweight bout that will help define the top of the division, elevating the winner beside Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa, who are set to fight in February.
Cannonier (15-6) is coming off a loss to Israel Adesanya in July. Despite five rounds of opportunity, he was unable to corral Adesanya and land the type of shots necessary to crown himself champion.