History of Jared Cannonier in Timeline

Jared Christopher Cannonier is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 4, 2025, he holds the #7 spot in the UFC middleweight rankings, marking him as a notable contender in the sport.

March 16, 1984: Jared Cannonier Born

Jared Christopher Cannonier was born on March 16, 1984.

June 2011: Professional MMA Debut

In June 2011, Jared Cannonier made his professional MMA debut in Alaska.

October 2014: Signed with UFC

In October 2014, Jared Cannonier signed with the UFC.

January 3, 2015: UFC Debut Loss

On January 3, 2015, Cannonier faced Shawn Jordan at UFC 182, losing via knockout in the first round.

August 8, 2015: Pulled from UFC Fight Night 73

On August 8, 2015, Cannonier was scheduled to face Jonathan Wilson at UFC Fight Night 73 but had to withdraw due to injury.

April 10, 2016: Defeated Cyril Asker

On April 10, 2016, Cannonier defeated Cyril Asker at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs. dos Santos, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

December 3, 2016: Defeated Ion Cuțelaba

On December 3, 2016, Cannonier defeated Ion Cuțelaba at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale, also winning Fight of the Night bonus.

February 11, 2017: Lost to Glover Teixeira

On February 11, 2017, Cannonier lost to Glover Teixeira at UFC 208 by unanimous decision.

July 7, 2017: Defeated Nick Roehrick

On July 7, 2017, Cannonier defeated Nick Roehrick at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale via TKO.

December 16, 2017: Lost to Jan Błachowicz

On December 16, 2017, Cannonier lost to Jan Błachowicz at UFC on Fox 26 by unanimous decision.

May 19, 2018: Lost to Dominick Reyes

On May 19, 2018, Cannonier lost to Dominick Reyes at UFC Fight Night 129 via TKO.

October 19, 2018: Scheduled to face David Branch

On October 19, 2018, it was reported that Cannonier would face David Branch at UFC 230.

November 17, 2018: Expected to face Alessio Di Chirico

On November 17, 2018, Cannonier was expected to face Alessio Di Chirico in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 140.

May 11, 2019: Defeated Anderson Silva

On May 11, 2019, Cannonier defeated Anderson Silva at UFC 237 via TKO.

September 28, 2019: Defeated Jack Hermansson

On September 28, 2019, Cannonier defeated Jack Hermansson at UFC on ESPN+ 18, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

January 15, 2020: Whittaker Pulled From Fight

On January 15, 2020, Robert Whittaker pulled out of his scheduled fight against Cannonier at UFC 248.

February 14, 2020: Injured, Out for Six Months

On February 14, 2020, Cannonier announced he suffered a torn pectoral muscle and would be out of action for six months.

March 7, 2020: Scheduled Fight Against Robert Whittaker

On March 7, 2020, Cannonier was originally scheduled to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 248.

October 24, 2020: Lost to Robert Whittaker

On October 24, 2020, Cannonier lost to Robert Whittaker at UFC 254 by unanimous decision, also suffering a broken arm during the fight.

August 21, 2021: Defeated Kelvin Gastelum

On August 21, 2021, Cannonier defeated Kelvin Gastelum at UFC on ESPN 29 by unanimous decision.

January 22, 2022: Scheduled to Face Derek Brunson

On January 22, 2022, Cannonier was originally scheduled to face Derek Brunson at UFC 270.

February 12, 2022: Defeated Derek Brunson

On February 12, 2022, Cannonier defeated Derek Brunson at UFC 271 via knockout, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

July 2, 2022: Lost to Israel Adesanya

On July 2, 2022, Cannonier faced Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 276, losing by unanimous decision.

October 15, 2022: Strickland Fight Scrapped

On October 15, 2022, Cannonier's bout against Sean Strickland at UFC Fight Night 212 was scrapped after Strickland withdrew due to a finger infection.

December 17, 2022: Defeated Sean Strickland

On December 17, 2022, Cannonier defeated Sean Strickland at UFC Fight Night 216 via split decision.

June 17, 2023: Defeated Marvin Vettori

On June 17, 2023, Cannonier defeated Marvin Vettori at UFC on ESPN 47, setting a record for most significant strikes landed in a UFC middleweight bout and earning a Fight of the Night bonus.

December 2, 2023: Dolidze Fight Cancelled

On December 2, 2023, Cannonier was scheduled to face Roman Dolidze at UFC on ESPN 52, but he was pulled from the bout due to an MCL tear suffered in October.