UFC 302 concluded last weekend, as Islam Makhachev retained his title in the company’s Lightweight division. However, the organization wants to continue providing the fans with scintillating MMA action every weekend in the cage, as many UFC stars are all set to collide in the middle of the ring.
The UFC is set to conduct its event in Louisville, with Middleweight ace Jared Cannonier all set to take on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Fight Night. In this article, we look at all the major clashes that will take place later this weekend.
Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov preview
Jared Cannonier has been one of the top contenders in the Middleweight division of the UFC. He is coming off a two-fight win streak against Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland in the octagon. He would love to continue his winning momentum against Imavov, who holds the record for not being knocked down in the octagon.
Nassourdine Imavov is an up-and-coming contender who propelled himself to the division rankings with a win against the middleweight great Cannonier.
Cannonier has beaten every major Middleweight, barring Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker in the cage. Meanwhile, Imavov won his last bout against Roman Dolidze in the cage. Cannonier will have a massive upper hand in the striking department, and the Gorilla has some massive takedown defense in the octagon. He might edge Imavov to a victory by decision.
In the co-main event, Light Heavyweight title contender who gave Jon Jones one of the most challenging fights of his career is all set to take on Dustin Jacoby.
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A few years back, Dominick Reyes was at the top of the Light Heavyweight division. He won six consecutive titles since his UFC debut but has gone through a major slump recently, suffering four significant losses consecutively. Reyes is still the favorite in the Octagon due to his championship-level experience in the cage against bigger opponents.
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- Brunno Ferreira vs Dustin Stoltzfus
- Julian Marquez vs Zach Reese
- Miguel Baeza vs Punahele Soriano
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