Jared Cannonier vs Michael Page
UFC 319
United Center in Chicago
Saturday, August 16, 2025
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Jared Cannonier will battle Michael Page at UFC 319. The current odds list Cannonier at +155, while Page is favored at -180.
Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier enters this matchup with a professional record of 18-8-0. At 41 years old, he weighs 185 lbs and stands at 5’11” with a reach of 77″. In contrast, Michael “Venom” Page stands tall at 6’3″ and also weighs in at 185 lbs, boasting a record of 23-3-0 at the age of 38, with a reach of 79″. When it comes to striking, Cannonier averages 4.60 significant strikes landed per minute, compared to Page’s 2.53. Cannonier has a striking accuracy of 50%, while Page connects at a higher rate of 62%. Defensively, Cannonier allows 4.49 significant strikes per minute, whereas Page takes in only 1.78. Cannonier successfully defends against 56% of his opponents’ significant strikes, while Page defends against 55%.

UFC 319 | Jared Cannonier | Michael Page |
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Opening Odds | +155 | -180 |
Record | 18-8-0 | 23-3-0 |
Average Fight Time | 13:51 | 9:53 |
Height | 5’11” | 6’3″ |
Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
Reach | 77″ | 79″ |
Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.60 | 2.53 |
Striking Accuracy | 50% | 62% |
When evaluating grappling, Jared Cannonier is the superior wrestler, averaging 0.46 takedowns per three rounds, with a success rate of 44%. He also defends against 64% of takedowns attempted by opponents. On the other hand, Page succeeds in taking his opponents down 20% of the time while defending against 63% of their takedown attempts. In terms of submission attempts, Cannonier averages 0.4 submissions every 15 minutes, while Page seeks submissions at a rate of 0.9 per three rounds.
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In Cannonier’s most recent match, he faced Gregory Rodrigues, securing victory via knockout with a punch in the fourth round. Rodrigues landed 95 of 225 total strikes, while Cannonier achieved 109 of 215. In significant strikes, Rodrigues connected with 93 of 221 total attempts, achieving a 42% accuracy, including 65 head strikes. Cannonier landed 48% of his significant strikes, totaling 98 out of 201, with 59 head strikes from 157 attempts. Notably, 91% of Rodrigues’ and 70% of Cannonier’s significant strikes were delivered at distance.
Recently, Michael Page competed against Shara Magomedov, winning by unanimous decision after three rounds. Magomedov connected on 89% of significant strikes from distance, while Page achieved 88% accuracy for his distant attempts. Page landed 57% of his strikes, totaling 43 out of 75, with 23 head strikes from 53 attempts. Conversely, Magomedov totaled 38 out of 87 significant strikes, with 8 landed head strikes from 42 attempts. Overall, Magomedov launched 102 strikes while Page achieved 47 out of 81 attempts.
Notable Fights to Watch on the Card
A must-watch matchup features Tim Elliott against Kai Asakura. Elliott enters the cage with a record of 21-13-1 at 38 years old, weighing 125 lbs and standing at 5’7″ with a reach of 66″. Asakura, at 31 years old, stands at 5’8″, weighs 125 lbs, and holds a 21-5-0 record with a reach of 69″. Elliott averages 3.73 takedowns every 15 minutes, while Asakura averages 0.00.
Don’t miss Diego Ferreira facing King Green, who aims to improve his career record of 32-17-1 (1 NC). Green, aged 38, weighs 155 lbs and stands at 5’10” with a reach of 71″. Ferreira, also an orthodox fighter, weighs 155 lbs, stands at 5’9″, and has a record of 19-6-0 at 40 years old, with a reach of 74″. In terms of takedown defense, Green stops 74% of attempts while scoring on 39% of his attempts. Ferreira successfully completes 30% of his takedown attempts and defends against 57% of those aimed at him. Regarding striking statistics, Green endures 3.72 strikes per minute but delivers 6.40, while Ferreira absorbs 3.46 and lands 4.82 strikes per minute.
Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Support Jared Cannonier (+155)
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