UFC Louisville features a middleweight clash between Roman Dolidze and Michel Pereira on June 8, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center.
Both fighters are set for an intense matchup, with Dolidze looking to recover from recent losses and Pereira riding an eight-fight win streak.
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- Roman Dolidze and Michel Pereira will fight at UFC Louisville on June 8, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center.
- Pereira enters the fight with an eight-fight win streak, having last won at UFC 301 with a standing guillotine submission.
- Dolidze aims to return to winning ways after consecutive losses, adjusting to a new fight date due to his previous opponent’s injury.
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UFC Louisville Highlights: Dolidze vs. Pereira
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is gearing up for an exciting event at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 8, 2024.
The UFC on ESPN 57 card will highlight a middleweight bout between Roman Dolidze and Michel Pereira as part of the main card events.
Pereira Aims to Continue His Winning Streak
Michel Pereira, known for his dynamic fighting style and impressive agility, has secured a quick turnaround to fight again after a triumphant victory at UFC 301.
Pereira defeated Ihor Potieria with a standing guillotine choke in just 54 seconds, continuing his success since moving up to the middleweight division. He remains undefeated with three stoppage victories totaling just over three minutes of octagon time.
Dolidze Aims for Comeback After Some Setbacks
Originally scheduled to fight at UFC 302, Roman Dolidze faced a change of plans when his opponent, Anthony Hernandez, withdrew due to a hand injury.
Now fighting a week later than planned, Dolidze, aged 35, is looking to rebound from recent defeats to Marvin Vettori and Nassourdine Imavov in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Before these setbacks, he had achieved four consecutive victories, including knockouts over Jack Hermansson and Phil Hawes.
Exciting Lineup Set for UFC Louisville Event
The June 8 event, UFC on ESPN 57, not only features the middleweight clash between Dolidze and Pereira but also sets the stage for several other intriguing fights.
The main event pairs Jared Cannonier against Nassourdine Imavov, with additional bouts including Dominick Reyes vs. Dustin Jacoby in a light heavyweight contest and a bantamweight match rescheduled between Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios.
The final lineup and order of the main card are yet to be determined.
