Jared Cannonier is set to weigh-in as a backup for the UFC 293 main event. Get the latest updates on this highly anticipated fight and find out more about Cannonier’s impressive win streak and versatility as a fighter.
| Jared Cannonier Steps in as Backup |
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| UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is set to weigh-in as a backup for the highly anticipated UFC 293 main event. This news was confirmed by his manager, Lou DiBono of First Round Management, in an exclusive interview with ESPN. The main event will feature a title defense by Israel Adesanya against Sean Strickland, scheduled to take place in Sydney, Australia this weekend. |
| Impressive Win Streak |
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| Since his loss to Adesanya in July 2022, Cannonier has been on a winning streak, securing two consecutive victories. In June, he delivered an impressive unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori. The 39-year-old fighter has also previously defeated Strickland via split decision. |
| Versatile Fighter |
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| Cannonier’s versatility is evident in his ability to compete in multiple weight classes. He has finished fights in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions, displaying his skills and adaptability inside the cage. |
Jared Cannonier Steps in as Backup
UFC middleweight contender Jared Cannonier is set to weigh-in as a backup for the highly anticipated UFC 293 main event. This news was confirmed by his manager, Lou DiBono of First Round Management, in an exclusive interview with ESPN. The main event will feature a title defense by Israel Adesanya against Sean Strickland, scheduled to take place in Sydney, Australia this weekend.
Cannonier, currently ranked No. 4 in the world at 185 pounds by ESPN, will be prepared to step into the octagon if either Adesanya or Strickland is unable to make the fight. This move showcases Cannonier’s dedication and readiness to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Impressive Win Streak
Since his loss to Adesanya in July 2022, Cannonier has been on a winning streak, securing two consecutive victories. In June, he delivered an impressive unanimous decision win over Marvin Vettori. The 39-year-old fighter has also previously defeated Strickland via split decision.
Versatile Fighter
Cannonier’s versatility is evident in his ability to compete in multiple weight classes. He has finished fights in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions, displaying his skills and adaptability inside the cage.
Stay tuned for updates on the UFC 293 main event and watch out for the potential entrance of Jared Cannonier as a backup fighter.
