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USA Today
18-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michael Bisping suggests rematch for UFC Fight Night 251 winner Jared Cannonier next
Michael Bisping would like to see Jared Cannonier run things back with a familiar foe after UFC Fight Night 251. Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) snapped a two-fight losing skid when he rallied to finish Gregory Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in Saturday's headliner at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Cannonier admits that by looking at the landscape at 185 pounds, he's unsure what's next. Bisping likes the idea of a rematch with former champion Robert Whittaker (27-8 MMA, 17-6 UFC), who beat Cannonier by unanimous decision at UFC 254 in October 2020. 'Other than Caio Borralho, who is a surging contender, and (Nassourdine) Imavov, who's ranked No. 1, he's beaten most people,' Bisping said on his YouTube channel. 'Gregory Rodrigues, Marvin Vettori, split decision over Sean Strickland. 'Yes, he lost in a title fight to Israel Adesanya, beat Derek Brunson, Kelvin Gastelum. You've got to go back to (2020) though, when he fought and lost in a close decision-ish to Robert Whittaker. That is the fight.' Whittaker is coming off a submission loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 this past October. Prior to that, he scored back-to-back wins over Paulo Costa and Ikram Aliskerov. Bisping sees Whittaker vs. Cannonier as the perfect matchup for both fighters. 'A rematch five years in the making, I think that makes all the sense in the world,' Bisping said. 'Robert would want it because he'd look at it as a good fight to find his mojo, to come back from, to get a win, to get back in the win column, to beat somebody that he's beaten before. 'And of course for Jared Cannonier, at 40 years old, Robert Whittaker is a massive household name in mixed martial arts. Everyone would want to see that fight and it's a chance for Jared to get that one back.' For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 251.
USA Today
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Gregory Rodrigues issues statement blaming weight cut for UFC Fight Night 251 loss
Gregory Rodrigues believes his weight cut played a factor in his UFC Fight Night 251 loss. This past Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was finished by Jared Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) in Round 4 of their main event. Rodrigues dropped Cannonier twice in Round 1, but appeared to fatigue as the rounds went on. Rodrigues revealed that the cut down to 185 pounds hampered his performance. 'It's my birthday today, and even though it was a tough day at work, I'm grateful for everything God has done and continues to do in my life,' Rodrigues said in a statement on Instagram. 'Big thanks to the @ufc team for the opportunity. I'm truly honored to have shared the octagon with the No. 7 in the division. Cannonier is a highly experienced fighter who taught me a lot in this fight! I saw several details that can be improved, things that will be changed. Winning Fight of the Night was a gift for two warriors who weren't afraid to go to battle. 'Most people don't know this, but I had serious issues on my recovery after weight cut. My body just wasn't responding. I keep wondering how things would've played out if I had been at 100 percent. But no sad stories here. Robocop never dies! Time to recharge, reset the system, and upgrade, because I'm just getting started! Huge thanks for all the love, to my friends and family who always stand by my side, and to my real fans, you guys outshine the haters every time! Much love to my coaches at @killcliff_fc, my strength team @ihpfit, and my doctors & nutritionist @marceloferronutricao! Thank you all.' Rodrigues saw his three-fight winning streak snapped in what was his first-career five-round bout against former title challenger Cannonier. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 251.
The Independent
17-02-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
UFC veteran Jared Cannonier refuses ‘gatekeeper' tag after emphatic TKO against Gregory Rodrigues
Jared Cannonier has said he refuses to be a gatekeeper in the UFC, having seen off 33-year-old Gregory Rodrigues at the age of 40 on Saturday. Cannonier is one of two UFC fighters, alongside Conor McGregor, to hold knockout wins at three weights. His fourth-round TKO of Rodrigues was his latest stoppage at middleweight, where he challenged for the title in 2022. And Cannonier, despite his advanced age as far as sport goes, believes he can vie for gold again. 'I would like somebody ranked higher than me,' said the American, No 7 in the division, at a post-fight press conference. 'Unfortunately, all the people ranked higher than me are either in line to get a title shot, are gonna wait for a title shot, or [they] just beat me. 'Four people in the rankings ahead of me have beaten me. Dricus [Du Plessis] and Khamzat [Chimaev] are the only ones I haven't fought. As long as I keep winning, [I've got rematches ahead of me]. But I'm not gonna rule anything out. Shoot, if they say, 'Hey, Jared, we need you to fight Dricus next for the belt,' I'm like: 'Hell, yes, I'm ready.' 'I don't think anybody's put that [gatekeeper] tag on me, it was just when I was doing all these interviews, the way I was answering all these questions... it sounded as if I was a gatekeeper. You guys kept saying: 'You're fighting this up-and-comer,' 'You're fighting a second up-and-comer,' 'You're fighting another up-and-comer.' Doesn't that sound like, 'Hey, you're a gatekeeper'? 'That's not how I see myself, though. That's never how I'm gonna see myself, that's never what I'm going to be. I'm not a gatekeeper, I am – I don't know – a fighter. I couldn't come up with anything clever, so!' Cannonier was dropped twice by Rodrigues in round one, before fighting back to almost finish the Brazilian in round three. 'I didn't hear the bell ring at the end of that round,' Cannonier revealed in the cage after the bout, 'so I thought I'd finished the fight. I got up and was looking around like, 'How come nobody's as excited as I am?' Then they reaffirmed that it was just the end of the round.' Cannonier would ultimately seal the win in round four, dropping Rodrigues with a barrage of strikes against the fence. 'My corner continued to deliver the message of how they saw it on the outside,' Cannonier said. 'I had him against the ropes, he was hurt, he was slowing down, I was able to finish. My energy... I felt great, I could do this for five more rounds if we needed to – without getting hit, of course! 'I guess I was hurt enough [in round one] to get dropped on my ass a couple times, but naturally so: Gregory hits hard as hell, and he was slinging big f***ing shots. I was able to weather the storm and keep my composure even in those really tough spots, and work my way back up to my feet. I'd rather die on my feet than die on my back.'
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Jared Cannonier after UFC Fight Night 251 win?
(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Gregory Rodrigues after UFC Fight Night 251 loss?) Middleweights have dominated the month of February and Saturday at UFC Fight Night 251, former title challenger Jared Cannonier showed he's still a relevant fit among the best. After a rocky start, Cannonier (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) rallied for a fourth-round TKO of the surging Gregory Rodrigues (16-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in their headlining bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and snapped a two-fight losing skid. At 40, there were many questions about whether Cannonier had his expiration point. He fended off those talking points for now, but what does the future hold? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Cannonier's future after UFC Fight Night 251. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 251.
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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