UFC Vegas 75 shocked and awed fight fans with a night of electrifying octagon action! The biggest highlight of the night was the main event showdown between Jared Cannonier and Marvin Vettori. While fans anticipated a closely contested battle, Cannonier‘s dominant performance surprised everyone as he secured a unanimous decision victory. The fight showcased Cannonier‘s striking prowess, leading to an impressive record-breaking achievement.
As the highly anticipated main event commenced, fans were brimming with excitement. Both Cannonier and Vettori possessed remarkable skills, and the world expected neck-to-neck competition. However, what transpired in the octagon exceeded expectations.
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Throughout the five-round bout, Cannonier‘s powerful shots reverberated through the arena. Despite an impressive showing by Vettori in the opening round, it became evident that he was outmatched as the fight progressed. Cannonier relentlessly pressed forward, showcasing his striking accuracy and technique. Vettori‘s resilience allowed him to endure the punishment, but he struggled to mount any significant offense.
Fans in shock as Jared Cannonier breaks an impressive UFC record
In a remarkable display of skill, ‘The Killa Gorilla’ shattered a significant UFC middleweight record. According to ESPN, he unleashed a staggering 241 significant strikes, surpassing the previous record held by Sean Strickland with 186 strikes. Interestingly, middleweight veterans like Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva are nowhere to be seen in the top 5 list of this record.
Jared Cannonier brought the big hits to #UFCVegas75 💥 pic.twitter.com/8LinpQBeiY
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) June 18, 2023
Fans across the globe expressed their admiration for Cannonier‘s remarkable performance. Moreover, social media platforms buzzed with praise for the middleweight contender, acknowledging his ability to bounce back after a challenging first round and maintain control for the remaining rounds.
Cannonier‘s relentless pressure and powerful combinations left spectators in awe. Here are some of the fan reactions –
What a performance by Jared Cannonier!? To bounce back after round one and dominate in the next four is beautiful to watch. Big, big combinations all hitting the target. He was on the front foot, and progressively pressing Marvin for 20 min. Title contender?
Boy! Vettori has got…
— Gabriel Eze (@fourguyses) June 18, 2023
Some were shocked to see Cannonier’s cardio!
WHERE WAS THIS CARDIO BEFORE?!
— Professional MMA Fighter (@ProfessionalMM4) June 18, 2023
This performance clearly left many in surprise.
Kinda sus he's almost 40 and somehow doubled his cardio to be able to do this but whatever! I like the guy I'm glad he's back in contention
— Jeff (@Jeff25600) June 18, 2023
Meanwhile, many gave credit to Vettori.
I don’t know if I’m more impressed by Jared or Vettori’s chin that made this possible haha.
— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) June 18, 2023
Moreover, some fans were genuinely happy for the winner.
So happy to see Jared go out and do that. Always rooting for this dude
— Triple C’s Ghost Writer (@480MadeMe) June 18, 2023
Cannonier vs Chimaev?
Cannonier puts Chimaev to sleep.
— Judas Vondig (@Judas_Vondig) June 18, 2023
Marvin Vettori’s chin was a topic of appreciation.
How Vettori didn't go out is amazing
— Bryan Schecter (@BryanSo63005140) June 18, 2023
But only for some!
Not impressive Marvin is a human punching bag
— Chris (@Doesitreallly) June 18, 2023
Meanwhile, others criticized him.
Not even a great striker, and MW has had iconic strikers. That's how bad Vettori is.
— E (@elekfjsj) June 18, 2023
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And some were just sad to miss the action.
Damn I go to bed and I wake up to a massacre! Looks like Cannonier let dem hands go, finally! Also seem we’re from earth Vettori’s chin from Mars 😂 ..
— David Dalí 🇻🇮🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@pemdave) June 18, 2023
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After his dominant performance, Cannonier made his intentions clear – the UFC middleweight title belt. Next, the 39-year-old wants to fight for the title, as he expressed in the post-fight interview. Do you think Jared Cannonier is the next title contender? Do let us know in the comments below.
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