Twin Cannons- featuring UFC fighters Jared Cannonier and Justin Willis

The UFC‘S light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions are loaded with cannons that are always primed for action. In today’s episode ofAcross The Pond,you will meet two twin cannons looking to blast away at their respective divisions.

Jared Cannonier – A professional since June 2011 and representingThe MMA Lab, Jared Cannonierowns a 10-3 record in 13 career bouts consisting of five knockouts, three submissions and two decisions.

During his tenure with the UFC, Cannonier has earned one Performance of the Night bonus and one Fight of the Night bonus. In his MMA debut, he defeatedAlton Princevia TKO.

Then Cannonier submittedJason Coomesvia armbar in the first round.He defeated his next two opponents inMatt HerringshawandJoshua Ofiu.Next, Cannonier submittedStephen Waalkesin the second round via rear naked choke. He defeatedJermaine Haughtonvia TKO in the first round.

At AFC 104, Cannonier defeatedTony Lopezvia split decision.

In his second UFC appearance at UFN 86, he defeated France’sCyril Askervia TKO in the first round and earned Performance of the Night in the process.

For his next UFC outing at The Ultimate Fighter season 24 finale Cannonier defeatedIon Cutelabavia unanimous decision and earned Fight of the Night in the process.

In his next UFC appearance at The Ultimate Fighter season 25 finale, he defeatedNick Roehrickvia TKO in the third round.

For his next UFC appearance at UFN 129 on May 19, Cannonier will face the undefeatedDominick Reyesin a light heavyweight clash. Good luck Jared!

Justin Willis –A professional since June 2012 and representingAmerican Kickboxing Academy, Justin Willisowns a 6-1 record in seven career bouts consisting of four knockouts and two decisions.

Willis is currently 2-0 with the UFC. At Global Knockout The Return, he defeatedJames Kirbyvia TKO. Willis also defeatedYusuke Kawaguchivia TKO in the first round.

At IGF 4, he defeatedRizvan Kunievvia unanimous decision. In his lone appearance with WSOF at WSOF 31, Willis defeatedJuliano Coutinhovia TKO in the second round.

In his UFC debut at UFN 113, he defeatedJames Mullheronvia unanimous decision.

For his second UFC outing at UFC 218 Willis defeatedAllen Crowdervia TKO in the first round. In his third UFC showing at UFN 128 on April 21, he will face the heavy-handedChase Shermanin a heavyweight affair. Good luck Justin!