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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.

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.

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Cannonier‘s relentless pressure and powerful combinations left spectators in awe. Here are some of the fan reactions –

Some were shocked to see Cannonier’s cardio!

This performance clearly left many in surprise.

Meanwhile, many gave credit to Vettori.

Moreover, some fans were genuinely happy for the winner.

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Marvin Vettori’s chin was a topic of appreciation.

But only for some!

Meanwhile, others criticized him.

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And some were just sad to miss the action.

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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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