UFC fans stunned by Jared Cannonier’s insane comeback KO against ‘Robocop’: “Definition of violence”
Former UFC title contender Jared Cannonier shuts down Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102.
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Jared Cannonier knocks out Gregory Rodrigues in middleweight clash (via X/Instagram)
In the main event of UFC Vegas 102 (UFC Fight Night 251), Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues went against each other in a violent clash. After four rounds of back and forth, the ‘Killa Gorilla’ won the fight via TKO. It was an incredible fight that left the fight fans in awe and wanting more.
In the first round of the fight, Cannonier got dropped twice by Rodrigues, and it looked like the fight would be over soon. ‘RoboCop’ was in great form and was landing some heavy shots. However, the former middleweight title candidate managed to make a comeback.
In the second round, Jared Cannonier was more calm and started connecting more strikes and high kicks. He used them cleverly to slow down Rodrigues’ momentum. This worked as the Brazilian’s punches started losing intensity as he dealt with damage.
JARED CANNONIER KNOCKS OUT GREGORY RODRIGUES IN ROUND 4!!!!!! #UFCVegas102 pic.twitter.com/h9hT1ZmIUi
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 16, 2025
Gregory Rodrigues knocked down Jared Cannonier TWICE in the first round 😳 #UFCVegas102pic.twitter.com/PwBpwtI5Vy
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 16, 2025
However, at the beginning of the third round, Rodrigues found his second wind and managed to connect a massive right. Cannonier was stunned but chose to go for a takedown in desperation. As it went, Cannonier hit Rodrigues with a nasty elbow which dropped the fighter on the canvas.
It was the beginning of the end as the Brazilian star survived the round. However, he couldn’t survive the next round and succumbed to a TKO loss at the hands of ‘The Killa Gorilla.’
Fight fans react to Jared Cannonier’s incredible win against Gregory Rodrigues
Back in 2022, Jared Cannonier fought against Israel Adesanya for the middleweight championship but failed to win the UFC gold. After that, he bounced back and racked up two more wins. However, his later fights were disappointing, and winning against Gregory Rodrigues was much needed.
On the other hand, Gregory Rodrigues was on a three-fight win streak and was looking to move up and fight top candidates. However, his dream has been shut down in a devastating way. Here are some reactions from fight fans about the knockout.
The Killa Gorilla is the definition of VIOLENCE! 👊🏿💥 pic.twitter.com/HH4wPzRrZE
— Gladiator MMA (@TheMMAGladiator) February 16, 2025
It was so impressive bro
— Pookie💫🖤 (@Pookie_hayat) February 16, 2025
That elbow the round before was lethal
— Living The American Meme (@themericanmeme) February 16, 2025
Thought it was wraps when Jared got dropped twice in round 1😂
— Mickey Wanatee (@WanateeMickey) February 16, 2025
What a fight by Cannonier. He was getting blasted with hard punches in the first 2 rounds and came back
— westsidephilosophy (@westsidephilos1) February 16, 2025
Strickland next for him?
— Dr. Jeffrey Josephs (@AlphaJeffrey45) February 16, 2025
Cannonier is crazy durable!
— SmackemupB (@BSmackemup) February 16, 2025
If he’s the gatekeeper, then middleweight has a tough ladder 😤
What a demolition man
— Caleb.4xf (@Caleb_4xF) February 16, 2025
As expected, fight fans were hyped after watching Jared Cannonier’s violent knockout against Gregory Rodrigues. Fans pointed out the fighter’s insane durability after he came back after getting dropped twice in the first round. Now, they are excited about what is next for the 40-year-old in the UFC.
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