Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page — Fight recap

Michael Page defeated Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision after three rounds on August 16, 2025, with referee Marc Goddard overseeing the bout. Page's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 29 of 55 significant strikes (52%) compared to Cannonier's 20 of 57 (35%), while controlling the striking exchanges throughout.

Cannonier attempted to implement a grappling strategy, securing two takedowns on seven attempts (28%), but Page's defensive wrestling and superior striking volume negated any ground advantage. Page connected on 19 head strikes and landed all eight body strike attempts, demonstrating precision in his combinations.

Cannonier accumulated 8:14 of control time but couldn't convert it into substantive offense, managing only 10 head strikes across 45 attempts. Page's dominant striking output and cage control secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards.

The victory positions Page as a legitimate threat in the middleweight division while raising questions about Cannonier's path forward at 185 pounds.