News Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov headlines UFC Fight Night: Louisville on June 8

[Koala]

Rumour on Twitter (ARENA MMA) that Imavov and Cannonier could be fighting on Saudi Arabia in the Chimaev vs Whittaker card or on a Fight Night event in June. I think it doesn't make sense for Cannonier but it could be a good match-up for Imavov that could point strike for three rounds Cannonier and get into the top 5

What do you think? Does it make sense for Cannonier?


It's official.

 

[blaseblase]

Cannonier should be fighting in a title eliminator if not fighting for the title already. He's got the most momentum in the top 5.

 

[You Will Vote For Dreyga]

So what's Strickland doing?

 

[Gabe]

Cannonier will continue to be shafted by the UFC.

 

[SamuraiBro]

Strickland vs Costa then?

 

[DatSamboKid]

That's intriguing, I thought Cannonier was going to fight Costa. Now I'm curious about what's planned for Costa. This is a huge chance for Nassourdine and props to Cannonier for taking a fight against a lower ranked opponent. Wishing both fighters all the best.

 

[Jawth]

I dont want to shit on Imavov but Cannonier should be a win from a title shot, i dont think Imavov will bring him any closer.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

This fight does not make any sense for Jared to take right now. I know he's probably wanting to get back in there sooner than later but this just ain't the right move.. and it's certainly ain't fair to him to be fighting down when he's the only one with any momentum in the top 5 at 185 right now.

So what's Strickland doing?

Not fighting. Crying.

 

[GiganticMeat]

I mean, on the flipside it keeps him active, and it's not like winning can decrease his momentum. It's probably smarter than taking a risk losing against another top 5.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

So he gets a win over Strickland, then a win over Vettori, and now he's fighting Imavov...

If he wins this, I expect he'll next be fighting Abus Magomedov.

He'll be fighting for the LFA title in no time

 

[swizztony]

Bad matchup for cannonier, imavov will have too much range and be too cerebral for him on the feet

 

[ExitLUPin]

Strickland vs Costa then?

This might be the funniest lead up ever to a fight

 

[gentel]

Terrible matchup, Cannonier deserves a title shot right now

 

[Brigfa2]

Dana prays for him to lose so he can get out of the title picture and there would be a dagestani boy in the top 5

 

[FreedomCricket]

So he gets a win over Strickland, then a win over Vettori, and now he's fighting Imavov...

If he wins this, I expect he'll next be fighting Abus Magomedov.

He'll be fighting for the LFA title in no time

He's also coming off an ACL injury.

If Jared wins, there's a good chance he is able to fight for the belt... if DDP is still champ.

I don't think UFC has any interest in Cannonier/Izzy 2.

Costa fighting Strickland could be an attempt at getting Costa a title shot as well.

 

[usernamee]

they just wanted to make a fight with good guys to fill in any MW dropouts

 

[Question]

Cannonier should be fighting in a title eliminator if not fighting for the title already. He's got the most momentum in the top 5.

I agree, that being said this is a crazy addition to an already stacked card holy shit

 

[Rhood]

He's also coming off an ACL injury.

If Jared wins, there's a good chance he is able to fight for the belt... if DDP is still champ.

I don't think UFC has any interest in Cannonier/Izzy 2.

Costa fighting Strickland could be an attempt at getting Costa a title shot as well.

None of those old generation fighters are getting a title shot again, except for Izzy.
That inclues Costa, Vettori, Whittaker, Cannonier.
The new generation fighters are taking over the middleweight division.

 

[JoeRowe]

I'd prefer this for 302 if at all. Cannonier definitely getting screwed but he seems fine with it as he alreadu accepted Dolidze last fall.

 

[blaseblase]

None of those old generation fighters are getting a title shot again, except for Izzy.
That inclues Costa, Vettori, Whittaker, Cannonier.
The new generation fighters are taking over the middleweight division.

Lol what new gen?