This UFC betting preview for Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats and stream for how to watch UFC 271 tonight.
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson Preview | UFC 271
UFC 271 — Middleweight Bout | Match 3
Jared “Tha Killa Gorilla” Cannonier (14-5-0, 9 KO, 2 Sub) vs. Derek “The 1” Brunson (23-7-0, 11 KO, 4 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
Fight Time: This will be the third fight on the main card, which begins at 10 p.m. EST.
Venue: Toyota Center — Houston, TX
Coverage: ESPN+
How to Watch UFC 271 Tonight
If you are wondering how to watch UFC 271, it’s easy! The UFC 271 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($6.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.
The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With a title bout and an exciting heavyweight fight to end the evening, there’s no doubt that UFC 271 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson Odds & Betting Info
UFC betting odds for UFC 271 are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Method of Victory:
Jared Cannonier
- KO/TKO, DQ or Sub: (+120)
- Decision: (+350)
Derek Brunson
- KO/TKO, DQ or Sub: (+450)
- Decision: (+225)
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Fighter Comparison
| Jared Cannonier | NAME | Derek Brunson |
| 14-5-0 | RECORD | 23-7-0 |
| USA | COUNTRY | USA |
| 5-11 | HEIGHT | 6-1 |
| 198 lbs | WEIGHT | 204 lbs |
| 77.5 in | REACH | 77 in |
| 41.5 in | LEG REACH | 43 in |
| 64% | KO WIN % | 52% |
| 14% | SUB WIN % | 17% |
| 21% | DEC WIN % | 30% |
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson Betting Trends & Stats
– Jared Cannonier defeated Kelvin Gastelum, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on Aug. 21, 2021.
– Derek Brunson defeated Darrin Till, by submission, in his last fight on Sept. 4, 2021.
– Cannonier averages 3.60 significant strikes landed per minute with a 49% accuracy rate.
– Brunson averages 3.45 significant strikes landed per minute with a 47% accuracy rate.
– Cannonier averages 3.19 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 64% defense rate.
– Brunson averages 2.68 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 53% defense rate.
– Cannonier has a 33% takedown defense rate.
– Brunson averages 3.15 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Stats via UFC.com
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson Prediction
UFC 271 Cannonier-Brunson prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Jared Cannonier (55%)
Method of Victory: KO/TKO (73%)
UFC 271 Fight Card | Main Card
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker — Main Event
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa — Match 2
Jared Cannonier vs Derek Brunson — Match 3
Alexander Hernandez vs Renato Moicano — Match 4
Bobby Green vs Nasrat Haqparast — Match 5
