Jared Cannonier beats Sean Strickland by split decision at Fight Night

Jared Cannonier defeated Sean Strickland by split decision on Saturday night in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

The cards read 49-46, 46-49, 49-46 in favor of Cannonier, who improved to 16-6. Strickland fell to 25-5 and has lost his last two fights after winning six straight.

Despite losing, Strickland held a 152-141 advantage in significant strikes. He also tallied the only take down.

Cannonier held an advantage in shots to the body (60-24) and blows to the legs (24-2).