Former UFC middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonnier commented on his win over Gregory Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 251 in Las Vegas.
"I think I was shaken up enough to fall to the floor a couple times. Gregory threw heavy punches, but I managed to withstand the onslaught and keep my composure in this difficult situation. I'd rather die standing up than lying on my back. Yes, experience plays a role, but I want to give credit to my team: this fight definitely showed aspects in which I have improved," said Cannonnier after the fight.
Recall that Cannonnier knocked out Rodriguez in the fourth round.