UFC Fight Night in Kentucky Features Middleweight Showdown: Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov

After over a decade, the UFC is finally making its return to Kentucky with an exciting main event in store. Middleweight contenders Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov are set to headline the upcoming UFC Fight Night on June 8 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville.

Cannonier, ranked No. 5 in the middleweight division, is looking to continue his winning streak after securing victories in four of his last five fights. The 40-year-old fighter will face tough competition in the form of Imavov, who is currently ranked No. 11 and has only one loss in his past six fights.

The event will feature a stacked main card airing on ESPN, with thrilling matchups such as Roman Dolidze vs. Michel Pereira and Dustin Jacoby vs. Dominick Reyes also on the docket. MMA Junkie confirmed the booking of the headliner after an initial report from MMA Mania’s Alex Behunin.

Fight fans can look forward to an action-packed night of MMA with an impressive lineup of fights scheduled. Don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event that marks the UFC’s return to the Bluegrass State.