UFC 271: Jared Cannonier ends Derek Brunson’s winning streak with spectacular knockout


UFC 271: Jared Cannonier ends Derek Brunson’s winning streak with spectacular knockout

Jared Cannonier at UFC 271

The main card of UFC 271 is here with an exciting middleweight matchup of Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson.

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UFC 271 is the second PPV card of 2022. The event takes place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. This exciting PPV card is headlined by the much-anticipated middleweight title rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. Another fight that could determine the future of the middleweight division is the fight between Jared and Derek.

The two veterans have built their way up to the top of the mountain and the winner of this fight could be the next title contender. Both the fighters, Jared, and Derek are determined to get the title shot and will give it all today. Cannonier is coming off a win against former contender Kelvin Gastelum while Derek is coming off a five-fight winning streak. Let’s see how this fight plays out at UFC 271.

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Jared Cannonier gets the better of Derek Brunson at UFC 271

Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson UFC 271
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson

Round 1 Derek goes for the big high kick and Jared slips it. Derek goes for the takedown and Jared up against the fence. And Brunson finally gets the takedown. Both the fighter back to their feet. Great strike by Brunson to Cannonier’s face. Once again the two fighters in a clinch. Another takedown for Brunson and gets the mount. High kick from Jared. Brunson drops Cannonier and goes for the choke. Jared is saved by the bell.

Round 2 Immediately Derek gets another takedown. Jared gets up and throws a strong hook to the face. A high knee from Cannonier. Derek looking a bit dazy after the hook from Jared. Cannonier follows with another strike to the face. Cannonier with an elbow and Brunson is stunned. Brunson is on the ground and Cannonier continues with his punches.

And OH MY GODDDDD Brunson is out and Jared Cannonier ends his winning streak just like that!

Results Jared Cannonier def. Derek Brunson via TKO (punches); Round 2

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