Potential Next Opponents for the Winners of UFC Louisville Main Card4 months ago
Discover the potential next opponents for the winners of UFC Louisville's main card, including Imavov, Reyes, Rosas Jr., and more, as they advance in their divisions.

Nassourdine Imavov (Middleweight) defeated Jared Cannonier

  • Next Opponent: Sean Strickland
  • Reason: Imavov’s victory over Cannonier has propelled him to the fourth spot in the middleweight rankings. A rematch against Sean Strickland, who previously defeated Imavov at light heavyweight in a short-notice bout, makes sense as a number one contender fight. This bout would provide clarity on the middleweight title picture.

Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight) defeated Dustin Jacoby

  • Next Opponent: Bogdan Guskov
  • Reason: Reyes ended his four-fight losing streak with a KO victory over Jacoby, rising to 13th in the rankings. A fight against Bogdan Guskov, who recently defeated Ryan Spann, offers Reyes a chance to continue his climb back into title contention.

Raul Rosas Jr. (Bantamweight) defeated Ricky Turcios

  • Next Opponent: Alateng Heili
  • Reason: Rosas Jr. has secured two consecutive wins, rebounding well after his second UFC fight loss. A matchup against Alateng Heili, who defeated Kleydson Rodrigues, would be a suitable step up in competition for the young prospect.

Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight) defeated Dustin Stoltzfus

  • Next Opponent: Sharaputdin Magomedov
  • Reason: Ferreira’s second first-round finish after his loss to Nursulton Ruziboev demonstrates his potential. A fight against Sharaputdin Magomedov, provided the Russian wins at UFC Riyadh, would be a compelling contest. Ferreira has already called out Magomedov, adding a narrative to the bout.

Zachary Reese (Middleweight) defeated Julian Marquez

  • Next Opponent: Eryk Anders
  • Reason: Reese bounced back from a knockout loss with a dominant victory over Marquez. A matchup with Eryk Anders, who recently defeated Jamie Pickett, would be a logical step for Reese to continue building momentum in the middleweight division.

Punahele Soriano (Welterweight) defeated Miguel Baeza

  • Next Opponent: Randy Brown
  • Reason: Soriano’s successful welterweight debut showcased his strength and potential in the division. A fight against Randy Brown, an established competitor in the welterweight division, would be an exciting matchup to test Soriano’s abilities further.