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Jared Cannonier painted a masterpiece Saturday.
In a fight that was violent and bloody, Cannonier defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision in the Apex to close out the UFC on ESPN card last Saturday. It started off with Vettori putting the pressure on Cannonier, but swiftly changed, especially in the second round, with Cannonier consistently delivering crisp, powerful shots en route to victory.
