Cannonier commented on the victory over Strickland

Jared Cannonier commented on his UFC Fight Night 216 victory over Sean Strickland.

“I think I won 3-2 in rounds. So I was sure of victory. I did a little more damage. He had blood on his face in the first round, and even more in the last. I think I've done enough. I would not say that Sean has some kind of cunning style. He just has a very strong base. He feels the distance very well. Sean works hard and has been in this business for a long time, so he read me well when I tried to go on the attack. He worked at his distance, while throwing a jab, did not open up and did not let me in. So he did a good job and didn't fly forward like a rabid zombie. My low kicks were one of the responses to his jab because that's his main weapon. It worked well, but I want to admit that we had a whole repertoire developed, but this particular option worked. Sean pulls back and rarely gets clean punches to the head, so I worked more on the legs and body to get him open, ”said the fighter.

Recall that Cannonier defeated Strickland by split decision.