Jared Cannonier is a top-ranked middleweight contender, and here is everything you should know about him, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Jared Cannonier facts
| Birth Place | Dallas, Texas |
| Father’s Name | To be updated |
| Mother’s Name | To be updated |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1.5 million(estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | Undisclosed |
| Age | 39 |
| Date of Birth | March 16, 1984 |
| Education | To be updated |
| Nationality | American |
| MMA Debut | June 19, 2011 |
| MMA Record | 16-6 |
| Divisions | Heavyweight/Light-heavyweight/Middleweight |
| Achievements | Number 2 ranked middleweight contender |
| Partner | Catherine Cannonier |
| Children | Three kids |
| Endorsements | Built Bar |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Jared ‘The Killa Gorilla’ Cannonier found his calling only at the age of 27. After serving in the US army, he took up mixed martial arts quite late. However, he didn’t let age deter him, as he quickly rose through the ranks, and is currently a top-ranked middleweight contender.
Last Updated: 16-06-2023
Jared Cannonier Net Worth
Jared Cannonier has a net worth of approximately $1.5 million. The primary source of income has been his time in the UFC. He previously served in the US Army as well.
His biggest payday was against Derek Brunson in February 2022, when he knocked him out in the second round. Cannonier made $221,000 that night.
In his first-ever UFC fight, Cannonier earned $8000 after suffering a knockout loss against Shawn Jordan at UFC 182.
Jared Cannonier MMA career and UFC record
Jared Cannonier made his MMA debut on the 19th of June, 2011 in a promotion called Midnight Sun Mayhem. He was 27 at that time.
Following a winning start, Cannonier moved to Alaska Fighting Championship, where he played his trade for a while.
In three years’ time, he was 7-0 up in his MMA career. This earned him a chance in the UFC.
His debut didn’t go well, as Shawn Jordan knocked him out in the very first round. Cannonier bounced back strongly with back-to-back wins.
Cannonier was once again pegged back with a unanimous decision loss against Glover Teixeira. He then won just one of his next three fights, losing to Jan Blachowicz and Dominick Reyes.
It was only after this, Cannonier decided to go down to the middleweight division. He made his middleweight debut on the 3rd of November, 2018 against David Branch and earned a second-round TKO victory.
Cannonier then beat the legendary Anderson Silva at UFC 237, via. TKO to earn back-to-back wins in the middleweight division.
He took on Jack Hermansson and knocked out the hard-as-nails Swede to rapidly climb up the middleweight ladder.
However, his progress was hampered after he lost to Robert Whittaker at UFC 254, via. unanimous decision.
He came back strong against Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of UFC Vegas 34, with a unanimous decision win.
Cannonier’s MMA record stands at 16 wins and 6 losses.
Jared Cannonier Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Jared Cannonier was born on the 16th of March, 1984 in Dallas, Texas. Not much is known about his early life and parents.
Before taking up martial arts, Cannonier served in the US Army for almost three years. And, that was when he met his future wife Catherine, in Alabama.
The couple are married and have three kids together.
Cannonier, endorses a protein bar brand called Built Bar.
FAQs about Jared Cannonier
Jared Cannonier has a net worth of $1.5 million.
Jared Cannonier was born on the 16th of March, 1984.
Jared Cannonier is 39 years old.
Jared Cannonier was born in Dallas, Texas.
Jared Cannonier made his MMA debut on the 19th of June, 2011.
Jared Cannonier’s wife is Catherine Cannonier.
Jared Cannonier’s MMA record is 16 wins and 6 losses.
Jared Cannonier and Catherine Cannonier have three children.
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