Jared Cannonier Calls Middleweight a 'Circus,' is 'Sick and Tired' of Sean Strickland Narratives

UFC on ESPN 57 headliner Jared Cannonier talks to MMA Junkie's Mike Bohn ahead of Saturday's middleweight bout with Nassourdine Imavov in Louisville, Ken.
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[@ginahabig]

Good for Jared I agree. I'll be 40 next year and I plan to keep pushing

[@mikemichaels2914]

I'm 40 and my back hurts, breth stank and I fart alot but hey happy to make it here

[@peteg4957]

@@mikemichaels2914​​⁠😂 I’m 30 and feel you with the back. How long have I got before I start smelling from both ends?

[@rumchata6569]

Jared vs DDP would be crazy. Everyone always runs from Jared but DDP would actually clash

[@SeanzatChimalley_MMA]

Cannonier doesn’t sound like a fan of Louisville 😂

[@rejachemno]

He was ready to slap this reporter for calling him old 😂

[@mikemichaels2914]

That's Mike "Dropping bombs like King Kong" Bohn he can hold his own and he's younger

[@freekpeet]

@@mikemichaels2914 LOL

[@mikeross111]

Jared is a classy dude 👏

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

He was an AirTraffic Controler in Alaska while he trained and fought. Lot's of talent with this guy. Anti-dote for Strickland''s mental desease.

[@cyclonus01]

Best physique in the UFC.

[@jonde4445]

I bet you think about his physique all the time

[@cyclonus01]

@@jonde4445 your mom thinks about mine.

[@tiimmy8nathan175]

That’s nine wins in a row bruv

[@narellano4726]

Love his intensity and fire. Lets go Cannonier 🔥

[@jackslackofsurprise911]

Yh same. We need mote contenders like this.

[@narellano4726]

@@jackslackofsurprise911 fax

[@ItsReplayBro]

Unc ain’t playin around 😭🙏🏾

[@user-um4zg4xs9o]

That's your uncle ?

[@ItsReplayBro]

@@user-um4zg4xs9o yes 😐😐😐😐. No bruh it’s a meme lol since he’s 40 people just say “unc” if someone is older 😭😂

[@saljewsteinbergowitz]

"Unc" dude is like 65 now.

[@user-um4zg4xs9o]

@@ItsReplayBro ahh ok I understand

[@Diceux]

People seem to forget that Jared use to fight at Heavyweight when he first got to the UFC. Pitter patter shot's from a guy under 220 pounds probably won't cut it in terms of knocking him out. He use to look like an absolute monster physically, before he had injuries to both of his shoulders. USADA is not around anymore though so I think a lot of guys will be fighting at an older age in the UFC.

[@laszlogyorgynagy9019]

Cool guy!

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, MMA JUNKIE

[@hybridnation5860]

Wow, I Love Cannonier even more! Dude 40 playing Video Games. BEating up the Young Guns.. you’re only as young as you Feel. We all are Spirits in bodies . No telling how “ long “ dude is like 18 in Spirit. 100 years in Wisdom! /G\od Speed

[@mazulon]

The title of the video is, once again, clickbait. Starting at 9:55, a question is asked of Jared, who then goes on for 5 mins talking complimentary about Sean Strickland.

[@MMAJunkieOfficial]

How is that clickbait brother? He quite literally says he's "sick and tired" of the narrative the Strickland fight was close. Where are we promising he said worse than that where you were "baited"?

[@mazulon]

@@MMAJunkieOfficial The transcript, in the description, is available for you and everyone else to read. Timestamp where he mentions "narrative". Besides that, the title of the video, is phrased in a way to show negative emotion, displeasure. That was never expressed in the video. He was super chill about everything. Even when talking about the clowm show, the circus elements, and very complimentary of Sean Strickland. Also, my point stands in linking the timestamp to the part of the interview that is relevant to the title.

[@MMAJunkieOfficial]

YT gives us 100 characters for a headline mate. You can't always detail the emotion of every comment within that. There was nothing deceptive here. If you took that way and are offended, then you're within your right, but save calling stuff "clickbait" for the real definition, which is trying to get you to click on something that's not ultimately delivered. He said everything in the headline, even if you feel it didn't properly depict the tone. Cheers, and that you for watching.

[@KD2Trappy]

@@MMAJunkieOfficial aahhh shut up man, just take the clicks and go.. stop whining man

[@blackslav1497]

@@MMAJunkieOfficial Its whatever dude.

[@teedatrax2023]

Looks good for 40 him haha

[@Barks_Bridge_bu]

The Crystal Council sent him the new 'Stone of Rage'

[@kennethcampbell5075]

someone give this man a hotel room with a good tv so he can play his playstation

[@mattsjoelfernandes9132]

How can you not love Jarred? I’m South African and if he gets a title shot I’m rooting for him. Seems like he’s a kind soul fighting hard for a better life for his family.

[@jonde4445]

Nobody cares bro. It’s fighting

[@mikemichaels2914]

Don't be traitor if he fights DDP

[@saljewsteinbergowitz]

Because he's a douche and he's 70

[@toddjohnson5176]

Awesome interview. I love me some Jared. The respect he showed The Italian dream was dope. Hope he wins!😎👍🏽

[@aaronfrink152]

Killa Gorilla MMA Lab!!!

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Wow this is getting RIDICULOUS

[@jasonstrevels3098]

I love Cannonier

[@draco2xx]

you don't need a playstation, theres pc handheld devices so powerful these days you can take it anywhere with you just need a small pouch than carrying duffle bag with a ps5 in it😂

[@mybjj9643]

Good man. I have great respect for Cannonier

[@Bleismo]

Big fan of Cannonier. Cool dude and a great fighter 😀👌🏾

[@TheFBM2011]

Talk yo shit Cann! You got Strickland open his mouth saying bs. Why not you do the same 🔥

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

The Geo Gorilla 💎 🦍⚡️ ♦️ let’s go!! With all the crystal energy combine

[@Amar-cb6sh]

Nice interview Mike

[@girl-aus-jamrock]

Jared is back!

[@Jman12187]

Jared being a fellow Helldiver is so fitting

[@MrRobjs83]

He's the new Romero

[@markdavis8430]

Love this guy TKG

[@ItsameAlex]

great words by jarred cannonier

[@korrydowney]

Love it!

[@dtruth5769]

Sean can only walk down people that fear him. Sean couldn't walk down Alex, Jared or Dricus. And Sean was afraid to fight khamzat.

[@luislopez6315]

To be fair, Jared had his opportunity for the belt not too long ago against Izzy and lost. Sean had his opportunity to fight for the belt against Izzy and won. Jared should call out Izzy now that he is not the champion to redeem himself and put a stamp on his that title shot again.

[@nycmaverick]

These are the worst questions ever

[@kingbuusaki7130]

This dude would be an Xbox guy😂😂😂

[@evenlungs4322]

Let’s go champ

[@tomgunn]

Calm down guy he's 45

[@kimsoo16]

*40​@@tomgunn

[@tomgunn]

@@kimsoo16 same shit

[@michealortiz3350]

Hes 40 and Kumshot Chimaev didnt want that smoke ​@tomgunn

[@evenlungs4322]

@@michealortiz3350 that is facts

[@CutelabasMissingBrain]

SKINNY SHANE GILLIS BABY

[@draco2xx]

jared shouldn't be talking cause he's part of the problem not winning the belt to keep the division flowing and interesting being a dominating champ

[@hittingates]

Why aren’t you at the event

[@danielwhirley6779]

Bad man

[@MrCeezh]

My boy all that sounded good 😂

[@ericbarkewitz7586]

Coming from a guy that thinks rocks make him better

[@jamesbarker2223]

Half-witz, did you even watch the video before commenting?? Engage brain, not uterus, before commenting...

[@slicksilver9441]

Jared wins via ko in the 3rd rd

[@tristanlyons2883]

I think jarrod will win he beat a man Strickland who beat nassourdine.

[@vincentlovaglio3205]

Click bate headline

[@ItsReplayBro]

Right 😂

[@MAGACANADIAN]

Jared I hope you reed this Hears the thing we all no Sean one that fight So be happy because no buddy wants to see that fight again anyway Second why not call out rob & get that back isn’t that more better then someone you beat & MOST IMPORTANT WAS WHY DID YOU NOT DEMAND THAT CHIMIA HUMZAT THAT WAS THE FIGHT YOU SHOULD OF DEMAND IT & DESTROYED HIM YOU COULD OF DID IT WITH A I THAT WAS IT BUDDY YOUR GOING THE RONG WAY BECAUSE NO ONE WOULD CARE EHH CALL OUT LIZZY NOW THE BLUE PRINTS THERE NOW

[@colbymclemore7642]

Anyone with a functioning brain should be tired of Sean Strickland. Unfortunately, most mma fans seem to be lacking severely in that department.

[@lanceanthony198]

Reddit… we have liftoff

[@TheOfficialZIW]

The Cannon Man got Strickland 50-45 imo

[@noblesiner]

Should be getting the next middleweight title shot. He's the only top 5 fighter who hasn't been beaten by dricuss already or coming off a loss.

[@rawdirt2022]

To be fair sean hasn’t lost to dricus either

[@humanedane]

Weak

[@806fishingg]

I’d be sick and tired too hearing about a fight I won but really lost

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

You talk like you know ......... . Not.

[@806fishingg]

@@Lookingback-lg9ct I do bud. You must’ve not watched the fight 🤣

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

@@806fishingg Yes I did. Did you notice who Won?

[@806fishingg]

@@Lookingback-lg9ct oh you looked at the score cards. Congrats! Everyone knows Strickland won that fight 3-2 easily.. prolly even 4-1

[@syedfawaz8090]

Strickland after that garbage performance demanding the title shot is hilarious

[@dw2367]

Good guy, good fighter. Gatekeeper.

[@westcoast8506]

Strickland did beat you

[@TheTexasBrotha]

False

[@ItsReplayBro]

I just looked up the fight and on the ufc website it says that Cannonier won by split decision. You doin tricks on Sean’s peen huh😭🙏🏾?

[@Tstreet91]

What does there record say

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

@@DefendingTheTruth And, you do couch potatoe ?

[@TheTexasBrotha]

@@DefendingTheTruththat’s an opinion, the FACT is that Jared won the fight.

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

Respects to Jared Cannonier. He should re-smarten Strickland, who's mouth is running away with him.

[@TexasASF]

Jared just mad, Sean Strikland beat him judges just gave jared the win.

[@stevedaddy3498]

U didn't watch that fight most people gave that fight to Jared when it happened only new Sean casuals say Sean won

[@jamaicanloneanimal8224]

@@DefendingTheTruthlol he was knocking Strickland out of his stance with his kicks and popping his head back. Strickland was throwing handbags for 5 rounds

[@jamaicanloneanimal8224]

@@DefendingTheTruth lol, clearly you didn’t watch the fight in a long time if You’re trying to deny that he was putting damage on Strickland. Popping someone’s head back and knocking them out of their stance is doing damage dummy. I can tell you’re a teenager lol.

[@jamaicanloneanimal8224]

@@DefendingTheTruth”either way Cannonier is a 40 year old journey man who will never win a belt and nobody could care less about him” sounds like you d ride fighters with alot of popularity and trash fighters who aren’t stars. No wonder you’re biased

[@jamaicanloneanimal8224]

@@DefendingTheTruth you fool you don’t know how damage is scored. He was popping Strickland’s head back and knocking him out of his stance with his leg kicks and it was a close fight. You sound like a teenager who only watches highlights

[@johnankrah299]

I like Cannonier but he is delusional.

[@achange999]

Didn't this guy just get into a trouble with roid accusations?

[@TheTexasBrotha]

No

[@PhilSophia-ox7ep]

Apparently, every black man is the same guy for achange.

[@DViljanen]

That was khalil rountree

[@ManDudeBro21]

he is probably on epo or just a genetic phenom, setting a striking record at 39/40 is no joke. but there are no tangible reasons to believe Cannonier is saucing

[@Lookingback-lg9ct]

No. Google it first, you sound stupid right there.

[@jdgames6353]

Let’s go imavov💯

[@richardherrera2299]

This dude said in an interview he hates when people ask him for pictures or autographs that being said he's a douche bag Let's go imavov

[@WOLF99556]

Don't hurt ur feelings boyya

[@Devilkiller4real]

Men NEVER say moist

[@SouthwestUberlady]

It seems like the reason he doesn't get top fights, is HIMSELF!!! He can't do this he can't do that....its always somthing & complaining. ....guess who doesent do that??? Strickland. ...he always takes fights, and guess what??? He got A title shot!!@ Just shut up, win this fight BY knockout in the 2nd round, take the first fight they offer you next without bitching.....ur not popular

[@tomgunn]

This guy is 45 He needs ro retire He doesnt have finishes anymore

[@DantheMan31799]

Lol

[@TheTexasBrotha]

He’s winning his fights.

[@joehogan8013]

He’s not 45

[@beastieking1]

He just had a historic performance against Marvin. You don’t know what you’re talking about plus you added 5 years onto his age

[@tomgunn]

@@beastieking1 how long ago was that???