• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Jan 31, 2025, 11:32 AM
  • Last updated | Feb 16, 2025, 12:19 PM

On Saturday, February 15, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, USA, Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier will go head-to-head with Gregory «Robocop» Rodrigues in an 5-round middleweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues
Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier
Jared Cannonier
Gregory «Robocop» Rodrigues
Gregory Rodrigues
USAUSA BrazilBrazil
17 - 8 - 0
(10 KOs)
16 - 5 - 0
(10 KOs)
middleweight
(185 lbs / 83,9 kg)
middleweight
(185 lbs / 83,9 kg)
Age:
40 years 32 years
Age
13 years 10 years
Pro
175 days 203 days
Inactive
Wins:
68% 76%
Win Rate
59% 63%
KO Win Rate
12% 19%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
32% 24%
Loss Rate
38% 60%
KO Loss Rate
0% 0%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
6′ 0″ (183 cm) 6′ 3″ (191 cm)
Height
77½″ (196 cm) 75″ (191 cm)
Reach
orthodox orthodox
Stance
Long arms
More years pro
More professional fights
Less inactive days
Younger
Jared Cannonier won by technical knockout (TKO) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC Fight Night 251 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, February 15 at 3:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, February 16 at 7:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, February 16 at 9:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Cannonier vs Rodrigues Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, February 15.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
middleweight (185 lbs)Jared Cannonier
(17 - 8 - 0)
Gregory Rodrigues
(16 - 5 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Calvin Kattar
(23 - 8 - 0)
Youssef Zalal
(16 - 5 - 1)
middleweight (185 lbs)Edmen Shahbazyan
(13 - 5 - 0)
Dylan Budka
(7 - 4 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Ismael Bonfim
(20 - 4 - 0)
Nazim Sadykhov
(9 - 1 - 1)
middleweight (185 lbs)Rodolfo Vieira
(10 - 2 - 0)
Andre Petroski
(12 - 3 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Connor Matthews
(7 - 2 - 0)
Jose Delgado
(8 - 1 - 0)
strawweight (115 lbs)Angela Hill
(17 - 14 - 0)
Ketlen Souza
(15 - 4 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Jared Gordon
(20 - 7 - 0)
Mashrabjon Ruziboev
(19 - 4 - 1)
flyweight (125 lbs)Rafael Estevam
(12 - 0 - 0)
Jesus Santos Aguilar
(11 - 2 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Gabriel Bonfim
(16 - 1 - 0)
Kalinn Williams
(15 - 3 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Vince Morales
(16 - 8 - 0)
Elijah Smith
(7 - 1 - 0)
heavyweight (265 lbs)Don'Tale Mayes
(11 - 7 - 0)
Valter Walker
(12 - 1 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Julia Avila
(9 - 3 - 0)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti
(8 - 1 - 0)
Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier

Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier

Jared Cannonier is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Cannonier has been performing for 13 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Jared Cannonier took place on August 24, 2024 against Caio BorralhoCaio Borralho (16 - 1 - 0).
Cannonier lost by unanimous decision (UD).

Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho 

Jared Cannonier's last fight

MMA Career

How many fights did Jared Cannonier have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-15 Gregory Rodrigues Win
TKO (Punches)
2024-08-24 Caio Borralho Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-06-08 Nassourdine Imavov Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-06-17 Marvin Vettori Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-12-17 Sean Strickland Win
Decision (Split)
2022-07-02 Israel Adesanya Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2022-02-12 Derek Brunson Win
KO (Elbows)
2021-08-21 Kelvin Gastelum Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-10-24 Robert Whittaker Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-09-28 Jack Hermansson Win
TKO (Punches)
2019-05-11 Anderson Silva Win
TKO (Leg Kick)
2018-11-03 David Branch Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-05-19 Dominick Reyes Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-12-16 Jan Blachowicz Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-07-07 Nick Roehrick Win
TKO (Elbows)
2017-02-11 Glover Teixeira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-12-03 Ion Cutelaba Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-04-10 Cyril Asker Win
KO (Punches and Elbows)
2015-01-03 Shawn Jordan Loss
KO (Punches)
2014-01-22 Tony Lopez Win
Decision (Split)
2013-10-16 Jermaine Haughton Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-04-30 Stephen Waalkes Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2013-02-13 Joshua Ofiu Win
TKO (Punches)
2011-10-28 Matt Herringshaw Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)
2011-10-12 Jason Coomes Win
Submission (Armbar)
2011-06-19 Alton Prince Win
TKO (Punches)

All Jared Cannonier's Losses

Who all beat Jared Cannonier?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-08-24 Caio Borralho Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-06-08 Nassourdine Imavov Loss
TKO (Punches)
2022-07-02 Israel Adesanya Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-10-24 Robert Whittaker Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-05-19 Dominick Reyes Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-12-16 Jan Blachowicz Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-02-11 Glover Teixeira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-01-03 Shawn Jordan Loss
KO (Punches)

Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier Highlights

Gregory «Robocop» Rodrigues

Gregory «Robocop» Rodrigues

Gregory Rodrigues is a Brazilian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Rodrigues has been performing for 10 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Gregory Rodrigues took place on July 27, 2024 against Christian Leroy Duncan (10 - 1 - 0).
Rodrigues won by unanimous decision (UD).

MMA Career

How many fights did Gregory Rodrigues have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-15 Jared Cannonier Loss
TKO (Punches)
2024-07-27 Christian Leroy Duncan Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-02-10 Brad Tavares Win
TKO (Punches)
2023-08-19 Denis Tiuliulin Win
KO (Elbows)
2023-01-21 Brunno Ferreira Loss
KO (Punch)
2022-09-17 Chidi Njokuani Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-06-18 Julian Marquez Win
KO (Punches)
2022-02-26 Armen Petrosyan Loss
Decision (Split)
2021-10-23 Jun Yong Park Win
KO (Punches)
2021-06-05 Dusko Todorovic Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-05-21 Josh Fremd Win
KO (Punches)
2021-03-19 Al Matavao Win
KO (Punch)
2020-09-15 Jordan Williams Loss
KO (Punches)
2019-12-19 Brandon Hester Win
KO (Body Kick)
2019-07-12 Tanner Saraceno Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-03-16 Edilberto de Oliveira Win
Submission (Armbar)
2017-10-21 Umar Gaisumov Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-11-18 Robert Reed Win
TKO (Submission to Punches)
2016-03-12 Marco Aurelio Ligeiro Win
Submission (Heel Hook)
2015-04-24 Renato Rangel Loss
Decision (Split)
2014-12-19 Douglas Carvalho Alves Win
Submission (Armbar)
2014-09-06 Bruno Lopes Loss
TKO (Punches)

All Gregory Rodrigues's Losses

Who all beat Gregory Rodrigues?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2025-02-15 Jared Cannonier Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-01-21 Brunno Ferreira Loss
KO (Punch)
2022-02-26 Armen Petrosyan Loss
Decision (Split)
2020-09-15 Jordan Williams Loss
KO (Punches)
2015-04-24 Renato Rangel Loss
Decision (Split)
2014-09-06 Bruno Lopes Loss
TKO (Punches)

Gregory «Robocop» Rodrigues Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Cannonier or Rodrigues?

Cannonier and Rodrigues are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Gregory Rodrigues will win by unanimous decision.

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