Jared Cannonier seeks higher UFC contracts amid ongoing career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jared Cannonier is set to fight Christian Leroy Duncan in the co-main event at UFC Oklahoma City. Cannonier, with 21 Octagon outings since 2015, asserts he deserves higher pay, having been a top contender for several years. He cites a decline in sponsorship opportunities due to UFC policy changes as a factor in his plea for increased compensation. Cannonier emphasizes his commitment to advocating for better pay for all MMA fighters while preparing for his upcoming bout.
- •Cannonier fights Duncan at UFC Oklahoma City on July 15.
- •He claims current UFC pay does not reflect his experience and ranking.
- •Cannonier has been a top ten middleweight for 7-8 years.
- •Declining sponsorships hurt fighters' financial prospects.
- •He advocates for better pay across the MMA.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Jared Cannonier wants million-dollar UFC contracts after years on top
"Jared Cannonier claims he has earned the right to get paid much more than the Ultimate Fighting Championship is currently paying him.
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