Jared Cannonier: Beating Sean Strickland 'lit a fire under his ass'

Jared Cannonier (18-9 MMA, 11-9 UFC) is set to fight Christian Leroy Duncan (14-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 281 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, airing on Paramount+. Cannonier is looking to bounce back from a decision loss to Michael Page last August and has stated he wants to win all three rounds against Duncan. He also reflected on his previous victory over Sean Strickland, believing that loss motivated Strickland to become a two-time champion.