UFC Fight Night: Cannonier-Strickland battle for title ... - ESPN
: He focused on heavy leg and body kicks to neutralize Strickland's jab and landed the more damaging power shots throughout the middle and later rounds. FC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Strickland
The event featured several notable performances across multiple divisions: UFC Fight Night: Cannonier-Strickland battle for title
The final UFC main event of 2022 was a closely contested five-round middleweight battle held at the in Las Vegas. The bout took place almost entirely on the feet, showcasing a clash of styles between Cannonier’s heavy power and Strickland’s high-volume pressure. The bout took place almost entirely on the
: Two judges scored the bout 49-46 for Cannonier, while one judge scored it 49-46 for Strickland. Main Card Results
: Strickland utilized his signature crisp jab and defensive movement to out-land Cannonier in total strikes (157 to 141), though he required nearly 100 more attempts to do so.
defeated Sean Strickland via split decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland (also known as UFC Vegas 66) on December 17, 2022 . Fight Summary