Result
Jared CannonierKO
MethodKO
Round2
Time4:29
Time format5:00
RefereeKerry Hatley
DetailsElbows
Elo swing+24Jared Cannonier (1683 → 1708)-18Derek Brunson (1775 → 1757)
DateFeb 12, 2022
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueToyota Center
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Killa Gorilla | 18-10-0Jared Cannonier
L
Blonde | 24-9-0Derek Brunson
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson
Method :KO
Round :2
Time :4:29
Time format :5:00
Referee :Kerry Hatley
Details :Elbows
Jared Cannonier
Elo1693Good
3Y trend1711 → 1693
AwardPerformance of the Night
Fight Overview
Round2
Time4:29
MethodKO
Derek Brunson
Elo1756Great
3Y trend1758 → 1756
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Jared Cannonier won this fight by KO in round 2 at 4:29. Derek Brunson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Jared Cannonier and Derek Brunson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Jared CannonierDerek Brunson
Elo edge
Jared Cannonier1693-14 last move
Derek Brunson1756+12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Jared Cannonier#63 of 275 active Middleweight fighters · 1693 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Derek Brunson (rated 1775 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Nassourdine Imavov (rated 1711 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -38 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #62 Azamat Bekoev, 0 ahead of #64 Jordan Zébo.
Derek BrunsonNot on the active ladder · 1756 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Edmen Shahbazyan (rated 1742 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1683 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +15 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1706, not 1756: 50 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Jared CannoniervsDerek Brunson
Control time
0:05vs2:38
Total strikes
61vs48
Sig. strikes
55vs43
Takedowns
1vs3
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Knockdowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Jared CannonierKO/TKO leads 61% of wins
Derek BrunsonKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Roman DolidzeJared Cannonier: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 2, 2023Derek Brunson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Nov 11, 2023
Jack HermanssonJared Cannonier: win · TKO (Punches) · Sep 28, 2019Derek Brunson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 3, 2022
Round stats
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2. Jared Cannonier defeated Derek Brunson by KO in round 2 at 4:29. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson quick answers
Who won Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson?
Jared Cannonier won Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson by KO in round 2 at 4:29.
What event is Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson on?
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson is listed on UFC 271: ADESANYA VS WHITTAKER 2.
What are the records for Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson?
Jared Cannonier enters with a 18-10-0 record and Derek Brunson enters with a 24-9-0 record.
What division is Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson?
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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