UFC 254 takes place Saturday at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. By continuing to browse, cookies will be set on your device. UFC 254 Full Fight Card. Division Fighter №1 Fighter №2 Notes; lightweight (155 lbs) Khabib Nurmagomedov: Justin Gaethje: For UFC tit. Whittaker utilizes powerful leg kicks on Cannonier (0:31), Whittaker gets UFC 254 win, eyes Adesanya shot, Sources: Edwards vs. Chimaev set for December, McGregor says he will fight Poirier on Jan. 23, Cejudo: Show me the money and I'll come back, Moraes to battle Font on Dec. card, source says, UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring at the top of his sport elicits memories of Michael Jordan. He's resilient. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is the co-main event for UFC 254 betting on Saturday, October 24 at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. email.
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By MMA Junkie Staff | October 19, 2020 8:29 am Follow @MMAjunkie Did you miss the debut of “UFC 254 Countdown” or just want to watch it again? For more information, see our Cookie Policy. The books have this one as basically a coin flip, although WHITTAKER (+100) probably should be favored in this one. PREDICTIONS: Whittaker to win +100 - Despite being seven years younger, Whittaker is a far more experienced mixed martial artist than Cannonier, who was fighting sporadically in Alaska until his early 30s. Cannonier has three straight knockout wins as a middleweight, with none of those bouts going more than six minutes. > Robert Whittaker is a Australian professional mixed martial artist. Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Jared Cannonier vs. Robert Whittaker. Jack Hermansson. Whittaker (22-5) defeated Jared Cannonier (13-5) via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 254 on Saturday on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Followed [the plan] to a T and got a very classy win.". By: Mike Bohn. This fight could serve as a title eliminator with the winner moving on to challenge incumbent middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD). In his most recent fight, he starched Jack Hermansson in the second round last September. Robert Whittaker lands a series of leg kicks throughout his fight against Jared Cannonier and tacks on some ground-and-pound in the third. UFC president Dana White is confident Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement at UFC 254 is definitive. Whittaker is a volume striker that combines strong boxing with kicking ability and packs plenty of knockout power. Whittaker vs. Cannonier Video Preview.
It's expected to be a close battle with UFC odds installing Cannonier as a slim -122 favorite while Whittaker comes back at +100. ET.
Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 254 ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) co-main … Whittaker is now 2-0 since losing his title to Israel Adesanya in October 2019. The fight will be held at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is … Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker enters as the No. Darren Till. Please check your email for a confirmation. The segment … The segment takes a special look at the middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC). "Straight off the back of my last fight, we diligently worked on a game plan [for Cannonier]," Whittaker said. On Saturday, October 24 at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier in a 3-round middleweight bout. The "Killa Gorilla" began his career as a heavyweight and made his light heavyweight debut in a Fight of the Night victory against Ion Cutelaba just four years. Keep in mind that Whittaker's only loss in his last 11 fights, dating back to 2014, was against Adesanya, and Cannonier doesn't have that level of precision. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 p.m. > Copy this into the source of your page where you want the article to appear: Get the best sports betting information delivered straight to your inbox for free.
On which TV channel can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier? The fight night will begin on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. He had reeled off nine straight wins prior to that knockout loss, with four of those victories coming via KO/TKO. Data may be incomplete and inaccurate, Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD) (. Please check your email for a confirmation. Conversely, Whittaker caused Cannonier's right eye to swell badly in the middle frame with the repeated use of his jab. 1 contender in the middleweight division and is coming off a close decision victory over Darren Till in July. It was a good fight.". (0:31). He's tough. sms. Later in the third round, Cannonier actually rocked Whittaker with a right hand that had him in survival mode, but Whittaker changed levels, shot into Cannonier's hips and tied him up along the fence to regain his wits. pin. Check out the co-main event preview now. After losing back-to-back light heavyweight fights against contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz, Cannonier dropped down to the 185-pound division, where he has looked terrific. "You never really know. Cannonier, who trains out of MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona, had a lot of early success with leg kicks, but Whittaker's jab and in-and-out movement eventually took over the fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Cannonier is an explosive striker with ferocious ground and pound, but Whittaker has dealt with heavy hitters before.
UFC 254 takes place Saturday at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. By continuing to browse, cookies will be set on your device. UFC 254 Full Fight Card. Division Fighter №1 Fighter №2 Notes; lightweight (155 lbs) Khabib Nurmagomedov: Justin Gaethje: For UFC tit. Whittaker utilizes powerful leg kicks on Cannonier (0:31), Whittaker gets UFC 254 win, eyes Adesanya shot, Sources: Edwards vs. Chimaev set for December, McGregor says he will fight Poirier on Jan. 23, Cejudo: Show me the money and I'll come back, Moraes to battle Font on Dec. card, source says, UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring at the top of his sport elicits memories of Michael Jordan. He's resilient. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is the co-main event for UFC 254 betting on Saturday, October 24 at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. email.
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By MMA Junkie Staff | October 19, 2020 8:29 am Follow @MMAjunkie Did you miss the debut of “UFC 254 Countdown” or just want to watch it again? For more information, see our Cookie Policy. The books have this one as basically a coin flip, although WHITTAKER (+100) probably should be favored in this one. PREDICTIONS: Whittaker to win +100 - Despite being seven years younger, Whittaker is a far more experienced mixed martial artist than Cannonier, who was fighting sporadically in Alaska until his early 30s. Cannonier has three straight knockout wins as a middleweight, with none of those bouts going more than six minutes. > Robert Whittaker is a Australian professional mixed martial artist. Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Jared Cannonier vs. Robert Whittaker. Jack Hermansson. Whittaker (22-5) defeated Jared Cannonier (13-5) via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 254 on Saturday on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Followed [the plan] to a T and got a very classy win.". By: Mike Bohn. This fight could serve as a title eliminator with the winner moving on to challenge incumbent middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD). In his most recent fight, he starched Jack Hermansson in the second round last September. Robert Whittaker lands a series of leg kicks throughout his fight against Jared Cannonier and tacks on some ground-and-pound in the third. UFC president Dana White is confident Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement at UFC 254 is definitive. Whittaker is a volume striker that combines strong boxing with kicking ability and packs plenty of knockout power. Whittaker vs. Cannonier Video Preview.
It's expected to be a close battle with UFC odds installing Cannonier as a slim -122 favorite while Whittaker comes back at +100. ET.
Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 254 ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) co-main … Whittaker is now 2-0 since losing his title to Israel Adesanya in October 2019. The fight will be held at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is … Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker enters as the No. Darren Till. Please check your email for a confirmation. The segment … The segment takes a special look at the middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC). "Straight off the back of my last fight, we diligently worked on a game plan [for Cannonier]," Whittaker said. On Saturday, October 24 at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier in a 3-round middleweight bout. The "Killa Gorilla" began his career as a heavyweight and made his light heavyweight debut in a Fight of the Night victory against Ion Cutelaba just four years. Keep in mind that Whittaker's only loss in his last 11 fights, dating back to 2014, was against Adesanya, and Cannonier doesn't have that level of precision. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 p.m. > Copy this into the source of your page where you want the article to appear: Get the best sports betting information delivered straight to your inbox for free.
On which TV channel can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier? The fight night will begin on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. He had reeled off nine straight wins prior to that knockout loss, with four of those victories coming via KO/TKO. Data may be incomplete and inaccurate, Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD) (. Please check your email for a confirmation. Conversely, Whittaker caused Cannonier's right eye to swell badly in the middle frame with the repeated use of his jab. 1 contender in the middleweight division and is coming off a close decision victory over Darren Till in July. It was a good fight.". (0:31). He's tough. sms. Later in the third round, Cannonier actually rocked Whittaker with a right hand that had him in survival mode, but Whittaker changed levels, shot into Cannonier's hips and tied him up along the fence to regain his wits. pin. Check out the co-main event preview now. After losing back-to-back light heavyweight fights against contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz, Cannonier dropped down to the 185-pound division, where he has looked terrific. "You never really know. Cannonier, who trains out of MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona, had a lot of early success with leg kicks, but Whittaker's jab and in-and-out movement eventually took over the fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Cannonier is an explosive striker with ferocious ground and pound, but Whittaker has dealt with heavy hitters before.
UFC 254 takes place Saturday at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. By continuing to browse, cookies will be set on your device. UFC 254 Full Fight Card. Division Fighter №1 Fighter №2 Notes; lightweight (155 lbs) Khabib Nurmagomedov: Justin Gaethje: For UFC tit. Whittaker utilizes powerful leg kicks on Cannonier (0:31), Whittaker gets UFC 254 win, eyes Adesanya shot, Sources: Edwards vs. Chimaev set for December, McGregor says he will fight Poirier on Jan. 23, Cejudo: Show me the money and I'll come back, Moraes to battle Font on Dec. card, source says, UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring at the top of his sport elicits memories of Michael Jordan. He's resilient. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is the co-main event for UFC 254 betting on Saturday, October 24 at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. email.
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By MMA Junkie Staff | October 19, 2020 8:29 am Follow @MMAjunkie Did you miss the debut of “UFC 254 Countdown” or just want to watch it again? For more information, see our Cookie Policy. The books have this one as basically a coin flip, although WHITTAKER (+100) probably should be favored in this one. PREDICTIONS: Whittaker to win +100 - Despite being seven years younger, Whittaker is a far more experienced mixed martial artist than Cannonier, who was fighting sporadically in Alaska until his early 30s. Cannonier has three straight knockout wins as a middleweight, with none of those bouts going more than six minutes. > Robert Whittaker is a Australian professional mixed martial artist. Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Jared Cannonier vs. Robert Whittaker. Jack Hermansson. Whittaker (22-5) defeated Jared Cannonier (13-5) via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 254 on Saturday on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Followed [the plan] to a T and got a very classy win.". By: Mike Bohn. This fight could serve as a title eliminator with the winner moving on to challenge incumbent middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD). In his most recent fight, he starched Jack Hermansson in the second round last September. Robert Whittaker lands a series of leg kicks throughout his fight against Jared Cannonier and tacks on some ground-and-pound in the third. UFC president Dana White is confident Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement at UFC 254 is definitive. Whittaker is a volume striker that combines strong boxing with kicking ability and packs plenty of knockout power. Whittaker vs. Cannonier Video Preview.
It's expected to be a close battle with UFC odds installing Cannonier as a slim -122 favorite while Whittaker comes back at +100. ET.
Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 254 ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) co-main … Whittaker is now 2-0 since losing his title to Israel Adesanya in October 2019. The fight will be held at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is … Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker enters as the No. Darren Till. Please check your email for a confirmation. The segment … The segment takes a special look at the middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC). "Straight off the back of my last fight, we diligently worked on a game plan [for Cannonier]," Whittaker said. On Saturday, October 24 at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier in a 3-round middleweight bout. The "Killa Gorilla" began his career as a heavyweight and made his light heavyweight debut in a Fight of the Night victory against Ion Cutelaba just four years. Keep in mind that Whittaker's only loss in his last 11 fights, dating back to 2014, was against Adesanya, and Cannonier doesn't have that level of precision. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 p.m. > Copy this into the source of your page where you want the article to appear: Get the best sports betting information delivered straight to your inbox for free.
On which TV channel can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier? The fight night will begin on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. He had reeled off nine straight wins prior to that knockout loss, with four of those victories coming via KO/TKO. Data may be incomplete and inaccurate, Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD) (. Please check your email for a confirmation. Conversely, Whittaker caused Cannonier's right eye to swell badly in the middle frame with the repeated use of his jab. 1 contender in the middleweight division and is coming off a close decision victory over Darren Till in July. It was a good fight.". (0:31). He's tough. sms. Later in the third round, Cannonier actually rocked Whittaker with a right hand that had him in survival mode, but Whittaker changed levels, shot into Cannonier's hips and tied him up along the fence to regain his wits. pin. Check out the co-main event preview now. After losing back-to-back light heavyweight fights against contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz, Cannonier dropped down to the 185-pound division, where he has looked terrific. "You never really know. Cannonier, who trains out of MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona, had a lot of early success with leg kicks, but Whittaker's jab and in-and-out movement eventually took over the fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Cannonier is an explosive striker with ferocious ground and pound, but Whittaker has dealt with heavy hitters before.
By signing up for the Covers newsletter, you agree to receive electronic communications from Covers about our products and services, as well as other content that may be of interest to you, a title eliminator with the winner moving on to challenge incumbent middleweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje picks, Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris prediction, Lauren Murphy vs. Liliya Shakirova prediction, UFC 254: Whittaker vs Cannonier Picks and Predictions, UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva Picks and Predictions, UFC Fight Night odds: Hall vs Silva headlines Oct 31, UFC 254 public betting, line movement and sharp money. Whittaker is terrific at maintaining distance with his kicks and jabs and also can excel in the tight quarters as he showed in brutal brawls against Yoel Romero. 1 middleweight contender and is installed as the +100 favorite against Jared Cannonier at the co-main event of UFC 253. "We know he's aggressive. Nevertheless, I think that Robert Whittaker will win by unanimous decision. Whittaker vs. Cannonier. Whittaker utilizes powerful leg kicks on Cannonier (0:31) Robert Whittaker lands a series of leg kicks throughout his fight against Jared Cannonier and tacks on … Who is fighting on the undercard on Saturday, October 24? Robert Whittaker is the No. We break down the UFC betting odds for this middleweight battle and give our best picks and predictions for Whittaker vs Cannonier at UFC 254. middleweight (185 lbs) Robert Whittaker: Jared Cannonier: heavyweight (265 lbs) Alexander Volkov : Walt Harris: middleweight (185 lbs) Phil Hawes: Jacob … Whittaker's lead leg was red as early as the first round, but it never compromised his movement. That experience will prove invaluable for the tactically superior Whittaker. UFC president Dana White said an Adesanya-Whittaker fight makes sense. Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. 3 contender and is the perfect example of a fighter that blew up after finding his ideal weight class. Whittaker's polished boxing, his devastating kicks, ability to change levels and attack from a variety of angles, gives him a slight edge in this matchup. Schedule
UFC 254 takes place Saturday at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. By continuing to browse, cookies will be set on your device. UFC 254 Full Fight Card. Division Fighter №1 Fighter №2 Notes; lightweight (155 lbs) Khabib Nurmagomedov: Justin Gaethje: For UFC tit. Whittaker utilizes powerful leg kicks on Cannonier (0:31), Whittaker gets UFC 254 win, eyes Adesanya shot, Sources: Edwards vs. Chimaev set for December, McGregor says he will fight Poirier on Jan. 23, Cejudo: Show me the money and I'll come back, Moraes to battle Font on Dec. card, source says, UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring at the top of his sport elicits memories of Michael Jordan. He's resilient. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is the co-main event for UFC 254 betting on Saturday, October 24 at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE. email.
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By MMA Junkie Staff | October 19, 2020 8:29 am Follow @MMAjunkie Did you miss the debut of “UFC 254 Countdown” or just want to watch it again? For more information, see our Cookie Policy. The books have this one as basically a coin flip, although WHITTAKER (+100) probably should be favored in this one. PREDICTIONS: Whittaker to win +100 - Despite being seven years younger, Whittaker is a far more experienced mixed martial artist than Cannonier, who was fighting sporadically in Alaska until his early 30s. Cannonier has three straight knockout wins as a middleweight, with none of those bouts going more than six minutes. > Robert Whittaker is a Australian professional mixed martial artist. Video: UFC 254 'Countdown' for Jared Cannonier vs. Robert Whittaker. Jack Hermansson. Whittaker (22-5) defeated Jared Cannonier (13-5) via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC 254 on Saturday on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Followed [the plan] to a T and got a very classy win.". By: Mike Bohn. This fight could serve as a title eliminator with the winner moving on to challenge incumbent middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD). In his most recent fight, he starched Jack Hermansson in the second round last September. Robert Whittaker lands a series of leg kicks throughout his fight against Jared Cannonier and tacks on some ground-and-pound in the third. UFC president Dana White is confident Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement announcement at UFC 254 is definitive. Whittaker is a volume striker that combines strong boxing with kicking ability and packs plenty of knockout power. Whittaker vs. Cannonier Video Preview.
It's expected to be a close battle with UFC odds installing Cannonier as a slim -122 favorite while Whittaker comes back at +100. ET.
Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier full fight preview: Head-to-toe Middleweight bout breakdown for UFC 254 ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) co-main … Whittaker is now 2-0 since losing his title to Israel Adesanya in October 2019. The fight will be held at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates. Robert Whittaker vs. Jared Cannonier is … Robert "The Reaper" Whittaker enters as the No. Darren Till. Please check your email for a confirmation. The segment … The segment takes a special look at the middleweight co-main event between Jared Cannonier (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) and former champion Robert Whittaker (21-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC). "Straight off the back of my last fight, we diligently worked on a game plan [for Cannonier]," Whittaker said. On Saturday, October 24 at the UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates Robert «The Reaper» Whittaker will meet Jared «The Killa Gorilla» Cannonier in a 3-round middleweight bout. The "Killa Gorilla" began his career as a heavyweight and made his light heavyweight debut in a Fight of the Night victory against Ion Cutelaba just four years. Keep in mind that Whittaker's only loss in his last 11 fights, dating back to 2014, was against Adesanya, and Cannonier doesn't have that level of precision. Lines last updated Friday at 7:11 p.m. > Copy this into the source of your page where you want the article to appear: Get the best sports betting information delivered straight to your inbox for free.
On which TV channel can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier? The fight night will begin on Saturday, October 24 at 11 a.m. He had reeled off nine straight wins prior to that knockout loss, with four of those victories coming via KO/TKO. Data may be incomplete and inaccurate, Robert Whittaker won by unanimous decision (UD) (. Please check your email for a confirmation. Conversely, Whittaker caused Cannonier's right eye to swell badly in the middle frame with the repeated use of his jab. 1 contender in the middleweight division and is coming off a close decision victory over Darren Till in July. It was a good fight.". (0:31). He's tough. sms. Later in the third round, Cannonier actually rocked Whittaker with a right hand that had him in survival mode, but Whittaker changed levels, shot into Cannonier's hips and tied him up along the fence to regain his wits. pin. Check out the co-main event preview now. After losing back-to-back light heavyweight fights against contenders Dominick Reyes and Jan Blachowicz, Cannonier dropped down to the 185-pound division, where he has looked terrific. "You never really know. Cannonier, who trains out of MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona, had a lot of early success with leg kicks, but Whittaker's jab and in-and-out movement eventually took over the fight. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Cannonier is an explosive striker with ferocious ground and pound, but Whittaker has dealt with heavy hitters before.
