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Jared Cannonier maintained his status as one of the top contenders in the middleweight division on Saturday when he defeated Sean Strickland in the UFC Fight Night 216 main event.
It came down to the wire, but Cannonier (16-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) was awarded the split decision over Strickland (25-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) in their headlining act at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, helping him rebound from a