UFC Fight Night featuring Cannonier vs Imavov is set to take place on Sunday morning the 9th of June, South African time at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, USA. We will look at the main event and 2 other fights on the card from a betting perspective.
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JARED CANNONIER vs NASSOURDINE IMAVOV
Middleweight Main Event:
Jared Cannonier is an American fighter who entered the UFC in 2015. He is known for his insane stamina, as well as his clean striking and he has won 9 of his 16 fights to date and he has been on good form since 2021, winning 4 of his last 5 fights with his only loss being to Israel Adesanya. His last fight took place just less than a year ago where he beat Marvin Vettori by decision.
Despite being the more experienced fighter, he will enter the fight as the underdog on this occasion.
Nassourdine Imavov is a French fighter who is known for his clean striking and athletic ability. He made his debut in the UFC in 2020. Since then, he has won 5, lost 2 and had 1 of his fights called a no contest. His most recent fight was against Roman Dolidze and it took place in February this year, where he won the bout by majority decision.
He will enter the fight as the favourite due to his form in the UFC so far and the undoubted talent and hunger he possesses.
BETTING – click here to bet
Cannonier 1/1
Imavov 8/10
PREDICTION:
I believe this fight will go to decision and Cannonier will edge it.
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DOMINICK REYES vs DUSTIN JACOBY
Light Heavyweight Co-Main Event:
Dominick Reyes is an American fighter who is known for his powerful striking. He made his UFC debut in 2017 where he won, and he then managed to build a 6-fight win streak before he lost for the 1st time. However, he has lost his last 4 fights in a row, with 2 being title fights and the last time he fought was in 2022 where he lost to Ryan Spann in round 1 by TKO.
With him being on such poor form in his recent fights and considering how long ago his last fight was, he will have the odds stacked against him when he enters the octagon.
Dustin Jacoby, fighting out of America is a man with a ton of MMA experience and he made his debut in 2011 for the UFC. He lost his first 2 fights and went to fight in various other organisations until re-entering with the UFC in 2020. Since then, he has been successful, winning 7 and losing 3 of his 11 fights with 1 draw. His most recent fight was against Alonzo Menifield in December where he lost by decision.
Due to his comeback in the UFC being a success, he will enter this fight as the favourite amongst the bookies.
BETTING – click here to bet
Reyes 37/20
Jacoby 4/10
PREDICTION:
I believe this fight will be won by Jacoby in round 3 via TKO.
RAUL ROSAS JR. vs RICKY TURCIOS
Bantamweight Fight:
Raul Rosas Jr. is a Mexican fighter who possesses a well-rounded fighting style. He officially entered the UFC in 2022 and since then he has won 2 of his 3 fights. His most recent fight saw him take on Terence Mitchell, where he won by TKO in round 1.
He will enter this fight as the favourite, and the betting suggests he will get the job done.
Ricky Turcios, fighting out of America is a fighter who shows great stamina, with all 3 of his fights in the UFC going the distance. His last fight was in 2022, where he beat Kevin Natividad by decision, however this means he has gone a long period of time without fight time in the octagon.
BETTING – click here to bet
Rosas Jr. 4/10
Turcios 15/8
PREDICTION:
I believe Rosas Jr. will attack Turcios early and stun him, he will then end the fight in round 2 by TKO.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Cannonier vs Imavov
Cannonier to win at 1/1 or for a bigger price Cannonier by decision at 95/40
Reyes vs Jacoby
Jacoby by TKO at 23/20 or for a bigger price, Jacoby in round 3 at 17/2
Rosas Jr. vs Turcios
Rosas Jr. by KO at 17/2
Note: Prices correct at time of writing but subject to change.
