Jared Cannonier aims for redemption against Christian Leroy Duncan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Jared Cannonier faces Christian Leroy Duncan in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 281 on July 16, 2026, hoping to rebound from his recent defeat to Michael Page. Cannonier believes his previous victory over Sean Strickland sparked a change in Strickland’s career, motivating him to pursue the middleweight title. He aims for a decisive win against Duncan to position himself for another title shot. Cannonier expressed his intent to dominate the fight more thoroughly than in past outings.
- •Cannonier holds a win over Strickland from December 2022.
- •He fights Duncan in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- •Cannonier looks to recover from a decision loss to Page.
- •A victory could set up another title opportunity.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Cannonier: Beating Sean Strickland 'lit a fire under his ass'
"Jared Cannonier holds a win over Sean Strickland, which he believes sparked something in the now-two-time champion.
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