On the cusp of breaking into the UFC middleweight division’s top-15, Gregory Rodrigues faces his stiffest challenge to date when he goes up against former title challenger Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night 251.
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The bout will mark the Brazilian’s first-ever promotional main event, but for the ranked Cannonier, it is all but familiar territory, as it will be his sixth headlining fight in a row since July 2022.
Since dropping down from light heavyweight in 2018, Cannonier has proven himself a top name in the 185-lb class, picking up notable wins over standout competitors like Kelvin Gastelum, Marvin Vettori, Sean Strickland, and Anderson Silva.