ABOUT THIS EPISODE
UFC middleweight contender Jared “Killa Gorilla” Cannonier sits down with Between Rounds for his most personal conversation yet. Jared opens up about getting kicked out of the Army, how he accidentally discovered MMA in Alaska, and the long, unlikely road that led him all the way to the UFC’s elite.
From growing up in Dallas to starting martial arts as an adult… from heavyweight wars to middleweight knockouts… from Brunson to Adesanya — this episode goes deep into the mindset, struggles, and resilience that shaped one of the most dangerous fighters in the world.
📌 Topics Covered:
• Growing up in Dallas & early life
• Getting discharged from the Army
• Starting MMA in Alaska
• Joining Gracie Barra & training under Pat Applegate
• Moving to the UFC and switching weight classes
• Fighting at heavyweight, light heavyweight, and middleweight
• The Brunson KO, Killa Gorilla mentality, and future title run
If you enjoy MMA storytelling, fighter origin stories, or behind-the-scenes UFC content, this is one you don’t want to miss.
