Jared Cannonier snapped his two-fight losing streak with a fourth-round TKO victory over Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Vegas 102 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Rodrigues, riding a three-fight winning streak, started strong, landing heavy shots early in the fight.
A straight right hand sent Cannonier to the canvas in the opening round, but the veteran quickly recovered. Rodrigues maintained pressure, securing another knockdown before Cannonier survived the round.
Cannonier adjusted in the second frame, using his jab and increased volume to slow Rodrigues down. He controlled the pace and landed key strikes to take the round.
The momentum shifted further in the third when Cannonier's pressure forced Rodrigues to drop his hands. A well-placed elbow in the clinch sent Rodrigues to the mat, with Cannonier following up with ground-and-pound as the round ended.
In the fourth round, Cannonier continued pressing forward, landing a combination to the body before overwhelming Rodrigues with strikes.
The referee stepped in, awarding Cannonier the TKO win and a much-needed return to the victory column.
The fight also won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus at UFC Fight Night Las Vegas.
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