Jared Cannonier discusses UFC pay disparity ahead of fight in Oklahoma City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:41 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jared Cannonier is preparing for his co-main event fight against Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18. In a recent interview, Cannonier voiced concerns over UFC fighter pay, stating that he believes fighters deserve more, especially those who have been competitive at the highest levels. He highlighted how years in the top rankings do not reflect in earnings, citing a need for improved compensation that matches the exposure and effort fighters contribute to the sport. Cannonier has a record of 11-9 and is currently ranked No. 10 in the division.
- •Cannonier fights Duncan on July 18 in Oklahoma City.
- •He has competed in the UFC for over a decade.
- •Cannonier's current record is 11-9 and he is ranked No. 10.
- •He advocates for higher fighter pay and better contracts.
- •Cannonier is approaching the end of his career at 42 years old.
- 2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Leroy Duncan decisions Jared Cannonier in UFC Oklahoma City co-main event
- 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Jared Cannonier says ‘Fighters get the s—t end of the stick’ when it comes to UFC pay
"Jared Cannonier is set to return to the Octagon this Saturday July 18th as the co-main event of UFC Oklahoma City. He’ll take on Christian Leroy Duncan, whose 7-2 UFC record is tiny compared to the 11-9 that “The Killa Gorilla” carries. Cannonier has been in the UFC for over a decade and has settled […]
"Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier faced rising star Christian Leroy Duncan in Saturday's UFC Oklahoma City co-main event. Cannonier was coming off a decision loss to Michael "Venom" Page in his last outing and ranked No. 10 in the division. Having lost three of his last five ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 2:19 AMChristian Leroy Duncan decisions Jared Cannonier in UFC Oklahoma City co-main event
Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier faced rising star Christian Leroy Duncan in Saturday's UFC Oklahoma City co-main event. Cannonier was coming off a decision loss to Michael "Venom" Page in his last outing and ranked No. 10 in the division. Having lost three of his last five ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 12:41 PMJared Cannonier says ‘Fighters get the s—t end of the stick’ when it comes to UFC pay
Jared Cannonier is set to return to the Octagon this Saturday July 18th as the co-main event of UFC Oklahoma City. He’ll take on Christian Leroy Duncan, whose 7-2 UFC record is tiny compared to the 11-9 that “The Killa Gorilla” carries. Cannonier has been in the UFC for over a decade and has settled […]
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