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A week after UFC 302, which concluded with a superb title defense by Islam Makhachev against Dustin Poirier, the American organization is back this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Of course, this time there will be no belt at stake, but two French fighters will be present in the cage.
Defeated by Farid Basharat last January, Taylor Lapilus will try to get back on the path to victory, while, for his part, Nassourdine Imavov will face one of the biggest challenges of his career. Date, time, TV broadcast, favorite… Here is everything you need to know to follow UFC Fight Night in Louisville.
The opportunity to relaunch for Lapilus
He left us with a bitter taste a few months ago. Defeated for the second time in the UFC in six fights, Lapilus was not unworthy against Basharat.
The rising star of Afghan MMA (12-0 career) was nevertheless named winner by unanimous decision of the three judges, in particular thanks to his mastery of the ground phases.
This weekend, the native of Villepinte will want to move forward. He will meet Cody Stamann (21-6-1) on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night, an experienced fighter but who also remains with a defeat in his last fight.
The opportunity, for the man nicknamed “Double Impact”, to reassure himself while resuming his rise in the bantamweight category dominated by the eccentric Sean O'Malley.
Afford the right to a title shot for Imavov
This will be the main event of this evening and it is likely to spark. While he has just entered the Top 10 middleweights at the start of the year, Imavov will challenge Jared Cannonier (4e of the category).
In the event of a victory against the American, the Frenchman from Dagestan will enter the Top 5 and could potentially be offered a title shot against the South African Dricus du Plessis.
But for that, you will first have to overcome the impressive “Killa Gorilla” and that will not be an easy task. At 40 years old, Cannonier is a veritable bulldozer capable of knocking anyone to the ground in just one hit. He had also started his career in the heavyweight category before dropping down in category twice.
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One thing is certain, Imavov is warned, he will have to be mobile and probably use his grappling to hope to win. So many characteristics that should offer us a tactical and spectacular battle between the two fighters.
When to watch the Jared Cannonier – Nassourdine Imavov fight?
The fight will take place on the night of Saturday June 8 to Sunday June 9, at KFC Yum! Louisville Center (Kentucky, United States).
What time to watch the Jared Cannonier – Nassourdine Imavov fight?
The main card of this UFC Fight Night will not begin until 2 a.m. PST. The duel between the two men, which will be the main event, will close the evening.
What is the main card program?
Middleweight: Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov
Light heavyweight: Dominick Reyes vs. Dustin Jacoby
Bantamweight: Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios
Middleweight: Brunno Ferreira vs. Dustin Stoltzfus
Middleweight: Julian Marquez vs. Zachary Reese
Welterweight: Miguel Baeza vs. Punahele Soriano
On which TV channel to watch the Jared Cannonier – Nassourdine Imavov fight?
The fight will be broadcast live on the channel RMC Sport 2.
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