Robocop's executioner speaks for the first time after victory and says he is ready to face even Dricus Du Plessis

Jered Cannonier won Gregory Robocop No. ufc vegas 102. Photo: reproduction /Instagram UFC

In the main fight ufc vegas 102, held last Saturday (15), Jared Cannonier a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders. The veteran, who was going through a difficult phase in the Ultimate, knew how to suffer and defeated Gregory 'Robocop' by knockout in the fourth round. Now that he has found his way back to winning ways, the American wants to think about fighting for the belt again.

In a press conference following his victory, Cannonier revealed that he wants to face a higher ranked opponent in his next fight. However, he acknowledges that his options are limited, as the fighters above him are either close to a title shot or have already beaten him. Still, he remains open-minded and does not rule out any opportunity, including a possible title fight against Dricus du Plessis.

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“If you look at the rankings, I would definitely like to face a ranked opponent. I’m sure I’ll get a ranked opponent after this win. I would like to face someone higher in the rankings. Unfortunately, everyone higher in the rankings is either in line for a title shot, on their way to one, or has already beaten me. But I’m not going to rule anything out. If they say, ‘Hey, Jared, we need you to fight Dricus for the belt,’ I’m going to say, ‘Absolutely! I’m ready.’” Canonier said.

With the victory over Robocop, Cannonier not only defended his seventh place in the rankings, but also recovered from a two-fight losing streak to Nassourdine Imavov e Caio Borralho.