The Real Winners and Losers from UFC on ESPN 29

UFC on ESPN 29 went down on Saturday night inside the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. By the time action concluded, most onlookers seemed to agree that it was an excellent night of fights…

UFC on ESPN 29 went down on Saturday night inside the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. By the time action concluded, most onlookers seemed to agree that it was an excellent night of fights…

UFC on ESPN 29 Results: Jared Cannonier Beats Kelvin Gastelum Via Decision

Jared Cannonier bested Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) to close out UFC on ESPN 29 from the APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Ultimately, Cannonier’s power and length was the difference in a competitive, intriguing fight…

Jared Cannonier bested Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) to close out UFC on ESPN 29 from the APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Ultimately, Cannonier’s power and length was the difference in a competitive, intriguing fight…

Jared Cannonier Wants Title Shot Or Contender After Beating Gastelum

Jared CannonierJared Cannonier knows exactly what he wants after defeating Kelvin Gastelum. Cannonier and Gastelum did battle in the main event of UFC Vegas 34. The action took place this past Saturday night (Aug. 21). Both men made it to the final horn. After five rounds of action, Cannonier scooped up the unanimous decision victory. During […]

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Jared Cannonier knows exactly what he wants after defeating Kelvin Gastelum.

Cannonier and Gastelum did battle in the main event of UFC Vegas 34. The action took place this past Saturday night (Aug. 21). Both men made it to the final horn. After five rounds of action, Cannonier scooped up the unanimous decision victory.

During a post-fight media scrum, Cannonier made it clear that he’s only interested in fighting for the UFC Middleweight gold or competing in a number one contender match next (h/t MMAJunkie.com).

“It’s either title or contender. It was supposed to be (Paulo) Costa, but that didn’t happen. I really need to fight. I don’t think (Israel Adesanya) or Robert (Whittaker) are going to fight until next year. So that’s what? Four, five, six months, even? Then, another three and four months after that, I can’t wait that long. So who knows, I may end up taking the fight.”

It’s a solid rebound win for Cannonier, who was coming off a unanimous decision defeat to former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert Whittaker. Cannonier will likely remain at the number three spot on the official UFC middleweight rankings. He has gone 4-1 in his last five bouts.

Gastelum can’t seem to shake his misfortune. He’s lost five of his last six outings. For many, it’s a disappointing slide as Gastelum had an instant classic with current UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya back in 2019.

Cannonier may have to wait if he’s expecting a title opportunity anytime soon. It was reported that a title rematch between Adesanya and Whittaker has been pushed back to 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions globally. As far as other top middleweights are concerned, Paulo Costa and Marvin Vettori are set to share the Octagon on Oct. 23.

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Jared Cannonier Takes Unanimous Decision Win Over Kelvin Gastelum – UFC Vegas 34 Highlights

Cannonier#3 ranked UFC middleweight contender, Jared Cannonier is back in the victor’s enclosure — lodging his fourth victory at middleweight via a very close and competitive unanimous decision triumph over former interim title challenger, Kelvin Gastelum to round out tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 card. Cannonier gets off to a bright start in the opening round, […]

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#3 ranked UFC middleweight contender, Jared Cannonier is back in the victor’s enclosure — lodging his fourth victory at middleweight via a very close and competitive unanimous decision triumph over former interim title challenger, Kelvin Gastelum to round out tonight’s UFC Vegas 34 card.

Cannonier gets off to a bright start in the opening round, offering up a wide array of punishing kicks, particularly to Gastelum’s outside right leg as well as switching in right kicks to the mid-section. Some decent movement from Gastelum in the first as well.

Utilizing his always-impressive boxing in that second round, Kings MMA staple, Gastelum landed a crisp left straight, resulting in a notable stumble back to the fence from Cannonier who appeared to have some trouble with the Arizonian’s striking in that frame.

Uncorking a massive check right hook, Cannonier dropped Gastelum early in the third round, before going mere millimeters wide with an immediate high-kick. Tremendous recovery from Gasteum from that shot who managed to close out the remainder of the round with some good strikes of his own.

Another very competitive round between the two with Cannonier still not appearing overly comfortable dealing with what he receives back from Gastelum ahead of the fifth and final round.

A lot of pressure in that fifth and final frame from Gastelum as has been his calling card throughout this fight, with Cannonier attempting to set up his shots from the fence whilst circling.

Catch the highlights from Cannonier’s victory over Gastelum below.

Fighters React To Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier At UFC Vegas 34

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier delivered in the main event slot of this show.  The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 34 event on Saturday night August 21 2021) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As seen in the f…

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier delivered in the main event slot of this show.  The showdown served as the main event of the UFC Vegas 34 event on Saturday night August 21 2021) from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As seen in the fight, it was close, and that was expected from […]

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UFC Vegas 34 Highlights: Jared Cannonier Outlasts Kelvin Gastelum

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier lived up to the hype.  The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (August 21 2021) at the UFC Vegas 34 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As expected, this was a very close fight with b…

Kelvin Gastelum vs. Jared Cannonier lived up to the hype.  The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday night (August 21 2021) at the UFC Vegas 34 event from Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex facility. As expected, this was a very close fight with back and forth exchanges.  Kevlin tagged him in […]

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