Jared Cannonier Record, stats and next fight

18-10-0 (W-L-D)

11Wins by knockout

2Wins by submission

7First round finishes

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Stats and record

28Pro fights

72%Finish rate

21UFC fights

2Title fights

8Performance bonuses

2Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO11 (61 %)

Submission2 (11 %)

Decision5 (28 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (30 %)

Submission0 (0 %)

Decision7 (70 %)

Profile

Age: 42 years
Born: March 16, 1984
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs (84 kg)
Reach: 78" (197 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Division: Middleweight
Fighting out of: Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Team: Legacy Jiu Jitsu Alaska MMA Lab
UFC debut: January 3, 2015

Fight history

Loss

vs Christian Leroy Duncan

UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman · Jul 18, 2026 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Michael Page

UFC 319 · Aug 16, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Gregory Rodrigues Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues · Feb 15, 2025 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
4

Time
0:21
Loss

vs Caio Borralho Bonus

UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho · Aug 24, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Nassourdine Imavov

UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov · Jun 8, 2024 · Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
4

Time
1:34
Win

vs Marvin Vettori Bonus

UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier · Jun 17, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Sean Strickland

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland · Dec 17, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Israel Adesanya Title

UFC 276 · Jul 2, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00

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Win

vs Derek Brunson Bonus

UFC 271 · Feb 12, 2022 · Houston, Texas, United States

Method
KO (elbows)

Round
2

Time
4:29
Win

vs Kelvin Gastelum

UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum · Aug 21, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Loss

vs Robert Whittaker

UFC 254 · Oct 24, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jack Hermansson Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Cannonier · Sep 28, 2019 · Copenhagen, Denmark

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
0:27
Win

vs Anderson Silva

UFC 237 · May 11, 2019 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Method
TKO (leg kicks)

Round
1

Time
4:47
Win

vs David Branch Bonus

UFC 230 · Nov 3, 2018 · New York City, New York, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
2

Time
0:39
Loss

vs Dominick Reyes

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman · May 19, 2018 · Santiago, Chile

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
2:55
Loss

vs Jan Błachowicz

UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos · Dec 16, 2017 · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Nick Roehrick

The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale · Jul 7, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
TKO (elbows)

Round
3

Time
2:08
Loss

vs Glover Teixeira

UFC 208 · Feb 11, 2017 · Brooklyn, New York, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Ion Cuțelaba Bonus

The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale · Dec 3, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
Decision (unanimous)

Round
3

Time
5:00
Win

vs Cyril Asker Bonus

UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos · Apr 10, 2016 · Zagreb, Croatia

Method
KO (punches and elbows)

Round
1

Time
2:44
Loss

vs Shawn Jordan

UFC 182 · Jan 3, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Method
KO (punches)

Round
1

Time
2:57
Win

vs Tony Lopez Title

Alaska FC 104 · Jan 22, 2014 · Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Method
Decision (split)

Round
5

Time
5:00
Win

vs Jermaine Haughton

Alaska FC 102 · Oct 16, 2013 · Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
1:50
Win

vs Stephen Waalkes

AK Entertainment: Tuesday Night Fights · Apr 30, 2013 · Wasilla, Alaska, United States

Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)

Round
2

Time
2:02
Win

vs Joshua Ofiu

Alaska FC 97 · Feb 13, 2013 · Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
2:56
Win

vs Matt Herringshaw

Alaska Cage Fighting: Tribute to Veterans · Oct 28, 2011 · Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Method
TKO (submission to punches)

Round
1

Time
0:29
Win

vs Jason Coomes

Alaska FC 85 · Oct 12, 2011 · Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Method
Submission (armbar)

Round
1

Time
0:46
Win

vs Alton Prince

Midnight Sun Mayhem 1 · Jun 19, 2011 · Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Method
TKO (punches)

Round
1

Time
N/A

Analysis

Jared Cannonier, known as “Tha Killa Gorilla”, competes in the UFC middleweight division and comes from the United States.

His professional record stands at 18 wins and 10 losses. Of those wins, 11 came by KO or TKO, 2 by submission and 5 on the scorecards, a 72% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182 against Shawn Jordan (loss). He has since gone 11-10 in 21 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on July 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman, he lost to Christian Leroy Duncan by unanimous decision.

His career includes 2 title fights and 8 performance bonuses.

He stands 183 cm, has a 197 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.

He trains at Legacy Jiu Jitsu Alaska MMA Lab out of Phoenix, Arizona, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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