UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland will clash in the middleweight division as the main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night. The two Americans will look to set their records straight after losing their previous bouts. So ahead of UFC Vegas 66, we look at both fighters to see who is more popular. Follow UFC Fight Night: Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland LIVE Streaming updates with Insidesport.IN.
In today’s world, popularity is a subjective concept. Therefore, it is difficult to ascertain who is more popular between Cannonier and Strickland. Therefore, we will only consider certain aspects and see which fighter has better numbers.
Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland social media comparison
The first aspect we will consider when comparing their popularity is their social media presence. In this aspect, Cannonier blows Strickland away. ‘The Killa Gorilla’ has 146,000 followers on Instagram, compared to Strickland’s humble 23,000.
UFC Fight Night: Who is more popular between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland?
However, this is solely down to the fact Strickland’s accounts often get taken down because of his brutally honest and sometimes controversial opinions. Moreover, since both Strickland is no longer on Twitter, it makes no sense to compare their numbers on that platform.
Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland PPV numbers before UFC Fight Night
Jared Cannonier has been part of seven UFC PPV events in his career. Strickland, on the other hand, has been part of only five PPV events in his UFC career. However, both Cannonier and Strickland have been the main event in two UFC events.
Therefore, if you want to go solely on these numbers, Cannonier is more popular than Sean Strickland. However, given the way Strickland talks, and the excitement he brings to press conferences and the fight week in general, one could make a case for him being the more popular fighter.
Regardless, both fighters have some serious talent. And this weekend will enter the octagon as the third main event in their UFC careers. Both Cannonier and Strickland will look to put on an electric event.
Who do you think is more popular between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland?
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