Jared Cannonier will face Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102 on February 15, with Cannonier looking to rebound from recent losses and Rodrigues entering on a three-fight winning streak.
Jared Cannonier’s making his way back to the UFC APEX. Again.
So, here’s the scoop: On Monday, the UFC dropped a bombshell. Cannonier’s set to face Gregory Rodrigues in the headliner of UFC Vegas 102, slated for Feb. 15. Props to MMA Mania for breaking the news first!
Cannonier? Yeah, he’s currently sitting at No. 8 in the middleweight rankings. Once a title challenger, he’s hit a rough patch lately. At 40, “Killa Gorilla” faced two tough losses in 2024—a KO by Nassourdine Imavov in June and a unanimous decision defeat against Caio Borralho in August. This upcoming fight marks his sixth consecutive main event, with four hosted at UFC APEX.
Now, let’s talk Rodrigues. Unranked but loved by fans for his electrifying style! He’s on fire, riding a three-fight win streak. His latest victory? A unanimous decision over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC 304 last July.