Gregory Rodrigues vs Jared Cannonier — Fight recap

Jared Cannonier stopped Gregory Rodrigues via KO/TKO in the fourth round at 0:21 on February 15, 2025, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Rodrigues landed 93 of 221 significant strikes (42%) but absorbed two knockdowns and ultimately couldn't weather Cannonier's sustained assault.

Cannonier connected on 98 of 201 significant strikes (48%) while controlling the cage for 2:09 compared to Rodrigues' 0:17, establishing dominance through superior positioning and output. Though Rodrigues went 0-for-3 on takedown attempts, he landed with precision in volume—particularly 65 head strikes and an efficient 21 of 25 body shots.

Cannonier's well-rounded approach, landing 19 of 21 leg kicks alongside his head and body work, wore down his opponent over the distance before the late-round finish. The victory reinforces Cannonier's status as a dangerous middleweight contender capable of grinding opponents down before capitalizing on fatigue.