“If I had to describe him by one word it wouldn’t be gritty, it wouldn’t be tough, it wouldn’t be any of those,” Ramos explained. “I’ve known him since he was a little kid, he’s a freaking winner. It doesn’t matter if it’s a one-point match, one minute left, he finds a way to win.
Month: June 2024
The night’s action closes out in the middleweight division, as former title challenger and perennial contender Jared Cannonier faces off with French hopeful Nassourdine Imavov. Returning for the first time since last June after suffering a knee injury, Cannonier looks to build on his tidy two-fight winning streak and overall 7-2 mark in the 185-pound
Do you have any personal goals for yourself? A personal goal for me as a coach here on TUF is to use my experience here in the organization to make them the best athletes they can be. I know they already have a background, they have a gym, they have their thoughts, but I know
First, it was how? I am so far? It’s a different world and what you’re feeling inside is completely different. You are not ready to put in the work in a sense like that. But once it starts sleeping with you day by day, this idea starts to take over and you change your mind.
Event: UFC Louisville: “Cannonier vs. Imavov”Date: Sat., June 8, 2024Location: KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KentuckyStart times: ESPN/ESPN+ Prelims Card at 5 p.m. ET | ESPN/ESPN+ Main Card at 8 p.m. ET UFC Louisville Main Event On ESPN/ESPN+: 185 lbs.: Jared Cannonier vs. Nassourdine Imavov UFC Louisville Main Card on ESPN/ESPN+ (8 p.m. ET): 205
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