Fresh off a successful octagon debut at middleweight, Jared Cannonier is facing the biggest name of his career when he takes on Anderson Silva at UFC 237. Silva (34-8 MMA, 17-5 UFC) is actually the second proposed opponent for Cannonier (11-4 MMA, 4-4 UFC), who originally was offered a bout with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza (26-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC) before the ex-middleweight champ sought a quick turnaround off a decision loss to Israel Adesanya earlier this month. Like everyone who’s been in the game for a minute, Cannonier is well aware of Silva’s legacy, to say nothing of the skills that gave Adesanya a run for his money.
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Jared Cannonier vows not to show Anderson Silva respect at UFC 237 – MMA Junkie