UFC Louisville went down final evening (Sat., June 8, 2024), that includes a Middleweight bout that noticed Nassourdine Imavov rating a fourth spherical technical knockout win over Jared Cannonier (see it once more right here). Within the co-main occasion, Dominick Reyes returned to the win column, defeating Dustin Jacoby through strikes within the first spherical (his first win in 5 years), whereas Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Ricky Turcios within the second spherical (watch highlights).
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Winner: Nassourdine ImavovWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Run it again with Cannonier
Some might disagree, however a rematch is so as following that horrible stoppage. Whereas it could be a tall job to persuade Imavov to signal on the dotted line since he’s the one who had his hand raised in victory, it is sensible. Cannonier is ranked fourth, Imavov is seventh, so if he needs to make his case for the High 5, get a extra convincing win over “Killa Gorilla.”
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Winner: Dominick ReyesWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Alonzo Menifield
For the primary time in 5 years, Reyes had his hand raised in victory after destroying Jacoby. Nonetheless ranked No. 15 within the division, Reyes might be watching a showdown in opposition to Menifield, who was final seen developing brief in opposition to Carlos Ulberg a couple of weeks in the past. Previous to the defeat, Menifield was 4-0-1 and is at present ranked No. 13 within the division.
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Winner: Raul Rosas Jr.Who He Ought to Face Subsequent: Brad Katona
Rosas Jr. is now 3-1 contained in the Octagon, proving that he isn’t simply hype. Nonetheless, gradual and regular is the secret for the younger contender, and a showdown in opposition to Katona appears becoming. Katona was additionally victorious final evening, defeating Jesse Butler through unanimous resolution. Since returning to the Octagon, the previous two-time The Final Fighter (TUF) winner is 2-1 after going 2-2 in his first run. Katona has the expertise to check Rosas Jr., and it will be an awesome measuring stick.
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Winner: Brunno FerreiraWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Edmen Shahbazyan
Ferreira improved to 3-1 beneath the UFC banner following his spectacular first spherical knockout win over Dustin Stoltzfus, his second straight contained in the Octagon. Up subsequent for the Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace, a showdown in opposition to Shahbazyan appears becoming. “The Golden Boy” just lately acquired again into the win column himself together with his personal spectacular knockout win over A.J. Dobson two months in the past.
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Winner: Zachary ReeseWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Abus Magomedov
It didn’t take lengthy for Reese to make fast work of Julian Marquez, knocking him out within the first spherical — in 20 seconds to be actual — to earn his first win contained in the Octagon after shedding his UFC debut. As for Magomedov, he just lately snapped his two-fight skid, defeating Warlley Alves simply final month, dropping his UFC report to a fair 2-2.
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Winner: Punahele SorianoWho He Ought to Face Subsequent: Jake Matthews
Soriano made a profitable transition to Welterweight, defeating Miguel Baeza through unanimous resolution after dropping two in a row at Middleweight. In 5 years with the promotion, Soriano is a fair 4-4, so he wants to begin racking up wins in additional consecutive style if he needs to get some shine. Up subsequent for him ought to be a struggle in opposition to the likes of Matthews who — like Soriano — hasn’t been so according to incomes wins, going simply 3-3 in his final six fights. He’s coming off a win over Philip Rowe at UFC 302, so their turnaround occasions may sync up.
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