- Jared Cannonier vs Christian Leroy Duncan Preview
- UFC Oklahoma City Showdown
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
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On July 18, 2026, Jared Cannonier will meet Christian Leroy Duncan in an exciting matchup at UFC Oklahoma City. The opening odds reflect Cannonier at +270 and Duncan at -330.
Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier enters the octagon with a professional record of 18 wins and 9 losses. At 42 years old, he stands 5’11” and weighs in at 185 lbs, boasting a reach of 77 inches. His opponent, Christian “CLD” Leroy Duncan, is slightly taller at 6’2″ and also weighs 185 lbs, holding a wingspan of 79 inches. Duncan, aged 30, seeks to enhance his impressive record of 14-2. When it comes to their striking metrics, Cannonier averages 4.42 significant strikes landed per minute, while Duncan lands slightly more at 4.43 per minute. Cannonier has a striking accuracy of 49%, compared to Duncan’s 57%. In terms of defensive capabilities, Cannonier absorbs 4.35 significant strikes per minute, while Duncan only allows 2.59. Cannonier successfully defends against 56% of incoming strikes, whereas Duncan stops 52% of his opponents’ attempts.
| Event: UFC Oklahoma City | Fighter: Jared Cannonier | Fighter: Christian Leroy Duncan |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +270 | -330 |
| Fight Record | 18-9-0 | 14-2-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 13:54 | 10:03 |
| Height | 5’11” | 6’2″ |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 77″ | 79″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.42 | 4.43 |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | 57% |
When it comes to grappling, Cannonier excels with an average of 0.54 takedowns per 3 rounds, successfully completing 40% of his attempts while defending against 64% of opponent takedowns. Conversely, Duncan’s takedown rate is lower at 16%, with a defense rate of 63%. In submissions, Cannonier attempts 0.8 submissions per 3 rounds, whereas Duncan averages 0.4.
In his previous fight, Jared Cannonier faced Michael Page, losing by unanimous decision after round 3. Page connected on 36 of 64 total strike attempts, while Cannonier landed 46 of 88 total strikes. Specifically, Page’s significant strikes totaled 29 out of 55, achieving a 52% accuracy rate. Cannonier only managed to hit 35% of his significant strike attempts, landing 20 out of 57. In head strikes, Page landed 19 of 45 while Cannonier managed just 10 of 45. Notably, 93% of Page’s successful strikes occurred at distance, with 55% of Cannonier’s strikes also being at range.
Christian Leroy Duncan also fought recently, facing Roman Dolidze and securing a unanimous decision victory in round 3. Dolidze landed 90% of his significant strikes at distance, whereas Duncan achieved an impressive 94% strike success rate also from range. Duncan managed to land 54% of his total significant strikes, completing 54 out of 99 attempts while hitting 18 of 52 aimed at the head. Dolidze recorded 10 out of 34 significant strikes, landing only 8 of 31 directed at the head. Overall, in total strikes, Dolidze connected 40 out of 94, while Duncan landed 78 out of 125 attempts.
Other Exciting Fights on the Card
Don’t overlook the match between Chase Hooper and Mitch Ramirez. Hooper is looking to improve his career record of 16-5-1, entering the ring at 155 lbs and standing 6’1″. The southpaw fighter has a reach of 74″. Ramirez stands at 5’11” and is also fighting at 155 lbs, with a record of 8-3-0. Chase Hooper averages 2.43 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Mitch Ramirez averages just 0.59 per 15 minutes. In striking statistics, Hooper connects on 4.50 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49%, while Ramirez has a 44% accuracy rate, landing an average of 3.51 strikes per minute.
Another exciting matchup features Alberto Montes against Tommy McMillen. McMillen enters undefeated at 10-0-0, standing 6’0″ and weighing in at 145 lbs with a reach of 74″. Montes, at 5’7″ and also fighting at 145 lbs, seeks to increase his record to 12-1-0. McMillen successfully defends against 83% of takedowns and secures takedowns on 10% of attempts, while Montes successfully defends against 77% and completes takedowns on 10% of attempts. In striking, McMillen dishes out an impressive 9.87 strikes per minute and absorbs 5.54, compared to Montes who lands 5.26 strikes per minute and takes 4.44.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC match up against the spread?
Prediction: Back Christian Leroy Duncan (-330)
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