Watch: Jared Cannonier survives early onslaught, TKO's Gregory Rodrigues
Jared Cannonier snapped his two-fight losing streak with a fourth-round TKO victory over Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Rodrigues, riding a three-fight winning streak, started strong, landing heavy shots early in the fight.
A straight right hand sent Cannonier to the canvas in the opening round, but the veteran quickly recovered. Rodrigues maintained pressure, securing another knockdown before Cannonier survived the round.
Cannonier adjusted in the second frame, using his jab and increased volume to slow Rodrigues down. He controlled the pace and landed key strikes to take the round.
The momentum shifted further in the third when Cannonier's pressure forced Rodrigues to drop his hands. A well-placed elbow in the clinch sent Rodrigues to the mat, with Cannonier following up with ground-and-pound as the round ended.
In the fourth round, Cannonier continued pressing forward, landing a combination to the body before overwhelming Rodrigues with strikes.
The referee stepped in, awarding Cannonier the TKO win and a much-needed return to the victory column.
The fight also won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus at UFC Fight Night Las Vegas.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Express Tribune
UFC on ESPN 65 results: Lerone Murphy tops Josh Emmett to stay undefeated
Listen to article Lerone Murphy maintained his undefeated record with a dominant performance against Josh Emmett at UFC on ESPN 65, securing a unanimous decision victory. The bout, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, saw Murphy (16-0-1 MMA, 8-0-1 UFC) implement a smart strategy, staying elusive and staying on the outside to avoid Emmett's knockout power. Despite Emmett's several close attempts, Murphy's striking and movement kept him out of danger. The judges scored the fight in Murphy's favour with two 48-47 scores and one 49-46, extending his unbeaten streak to eight consecutive wins. Following his victory, Murphy expressed his desire for a title shot or a fight against someone in the top five of the featherweight division. With the featherweight title vacant, Murphy is aiming to climb the ranks further, targeting a bout against Brian Ortega next. The featherweight matchup headlined UFC on ESPN 65, with Murphy emerging as the victor in this exciting contest. Other Results from UFC on ESPN 65:
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Express Tribune
Leon Edwards, Sean Brady headline UFC card this weekend in London
The UFC fight card this weekend returns to London as former welterweight champion Leon Edwards faces Sean Brady in the UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady main event at the O2 Arena. Edwards (22-4, 1 NC) looks to rebound after losing his title to Belal Muhammad last July—his first defeat in a decade. A win could put him back in line for another shot at the championship. Brady (17-1), ranked No. 5 in the division, is on a two-fight win streak. His only loss also came against Muhammad, and a victory over Edwards could earn him his first title opportunity. Both fighters successfully made weight, with Edwards stepping in at 171 pounds and Brady at 170 pounds. Full UFC London Fight Card & Weigh-In Results Main Card (4 p.m. ET, ESPN+) Leon Edwards (171) vs. Sean Brady (170) Jan Blachowicz (205) vs. Carlos Ulberg (205) Kevin Holland (171) vs. Gunnar Nelson (170) Molly McCann (116) vs. Alexia Thainara (116) Chris Duncan vs. Jordan Vucenic (155) Morgan Charriere (146) vs. Nathaniel Wood (145) Preliminary Card (1 p.m. ET, ESPN+) Jai Herbert vs. Chris Padilla (155) Felipe dos Santos vs. Lone'er Kavanagh (126) Mick Parkin vs. Marcin Tybura (250) Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Andrey Pulyaev (185) Shauna Bannon (116) vs. Puja Tomar (116) Nathan Fletcher (135) vs. Caolan Loughran (136) Kaue Fernandes (155) vs. Guram Kutateladze (155) With the stage set, Edwards and Brady will battle for a crucial win in the welterweight division.
Express Tribune
16-03-2025
- Express Tribune
UFC Vegas 104: Roman Dolidze defeats Marvin Vettori in middleweight rematch
Listen to article Roman Dolidze secured a decision victory over Marvin Vettori in their middleweight rematch at UFC Vegas 104, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Dolidze, who had lost to Vettori in 2023, improved on his previous performance by outlanding his opponent in significant strikes across five rounds. In their first encounter, which was a three-round fight, Vettori landed 106 significant strikes compared to Dolidze's 71. However, in Saturday's five-round bout, Dolidze made a comeback by landing 141 strikes to Vettori's 111, showcasing his increased accuracy and power. This performance helped him claim the win, avenging his earlier loss. Dolidze's victory extends his winning streak to three, while Vettori, who hadn't fought since his loss to Jared Cannonier in June 2023, has now suffered two consecutive defeats. Vettori, who had previously fought for the UFC middleweight title, now finds himself on a two-fight losing streak and with a 2-4 record since his 2021 title shot against Israel Adesanya. Dolidze, who entered UFC Vegas 104 ranked No. 12 in the middleweight division, now looks set to rise in the rankings. Meanwhile, Vettori entered the fight as the No. 8 ranked fighter in the division. In the co-main event, Chidi Njokuani stunned Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos with a knockout victory. Despite missing weight, Njokuani's win is expected to propel him into the UFC's welterweight top 15. Chidi Njokuani earned a stoppage win over Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in their welterweight clash at UFC Vegas 104, despite the fight being contested at a catchweight due to Njokuani missing weight. From the start, Njokuani utilised his superior kicking game to maintain distance and control the pace of the fight. Dos Santos, known for his movement and agility, struggled to land clean strikes, managing only nine significant strikes in the first round. Despite a short right hook from Dos Santos that briefly staggered Njokuani, the latter quickly regained his composure and ended the round strong with 23 significant strikes. In the second round, Njokuani's strategy of keeping Dos Santos at bay with his kicks continued to frustrate the Brazilian. As Dos Santos became more aggressive in an attempt to close the distance, Njokuani timed his movements perfectly, grabbing Dos Santos in a Thai clinch and delivering a knee to the head that sent his opponent to the canvas. Njokuani followed up with several elbows on the ground, securing the knockout victory.
