Jared Cannonier is preparing for his appearance at UFC Oklahoma City, with the card set to air live on July 18 at 8 p.m. ET. The middleweight veteran appears focused and locked in ahead of fight night.
Jared Cannonier is set to compete at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, with the main card airing live at 8 p.m. ET, as the veteran middleweight prepares to make his return to the Octagon.
Cannonier, 42, enters the bout ranked ninth in the middleweight division and carrying an 18-9 professional record. Known as "The Killa Gorilla," the American fighter trains out of MMA Lab and brings a well-rounded offensive game built around his switch stance and a powerful striking output. He lands 4.42 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect both his volume and his efficiency on the feet. Standing five feet eleven inches tall with a 77-inch reach, Cannonier has the physical tools to trouble opponents at range and in close quarters alike.
Why it matters
- At 42, Cannonier is looking to remain relevant in a stacked middleweight division where a win could push him back toward the top ten or beyond.
- His position at ninth in the rankings means a strong performance could revive a run toward title contention.
- His striking-heavy style, with virtually no submission attempts on record, sets up a clear stylistic identity heading into fight night.
