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The UFC heads to Louisville, Ky., this week for the primary time since 2011, and middleweight sluggers are in the principle occasion.
Right here’s watch UFC on ESPN 57 with 185-pounders within the headlining spot, plus mild heavyweight and bantamweight bangers on the principle card.
Broadcast and streaming information

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UFC on ESPN 57 has a important card that begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. ET.
Keep tuned to MMA Junkie for additional broadcast particulars this week.
Principal occasion: Jared Cannonier

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 17: (R-L) Jared Cannonier punches Marvin Vettori of Italy in a middleweight struggle through the UFC Combat Evening occasion at UFC APEX on June 17, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)
Document: 17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC
Opponent: Nassourdine Imavov (13-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Marvin Vettori, Sean Strickland, Derek Brunson, Kelvin Gastelum, Jack Hermansson, Anderson Silva
Misc.: Cannonier received back-to-back fights after his UFC 276 title loss to then-champ Israel Adesanya – one over ex-champ Sean Strickland and one over ex-challenger Marvin Vettori. An MCL harm has had him on the shelf for practically a 12 months, although, till now.
Principal occasion: Nassourdine Imavov

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Nassourdine Imavov of Russia after beating Roman Dolidze of Georgia in a middleweight struggle through the UFC Combat Evening occasion at UFC APEX on February 03, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Pictures)
Document: 13-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC
Opponent: Jared Cannonier (17-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Roman Dolidze, Joaquin Buckley, Edmen Shahbazyan, Ian Heinisch
Misc.: After a no contest with Chris Curtis a 12 months in the past this weekend, Imavov bought his first win since September 2022 in February when he took a majority resolution from Dolidze.
Co-main occasion: Dustin Jacoby

Dec 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dustin Jacoby (blue gloves) throughout UFC 296 at T-Cell Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities
Document: 19-8-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC
Opponent: Dominick Reyes (12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC)
Division: Gentle heavyweight
Key wins: Kennedy Nzechukwu, Da Un Jung, Michael Oleksiejczuk
Misc.: After an 8-0-1 MMA run over a number of years in his return to the game, issues have soured a bit for Jacoby, who has dropped three of his previous 4 – all by resolution. In between, although, was a bonus-winning KO of Kennedy Nzechukwu to remind 205ers he nonetheless has warmth.
Co-main occasion: Dominick Reyes

Nov 12, 2022; New York, NY, USA; Dominick Reyes (purple gloves) and Ryan Spann (blue gloves) throughout UFC 281 at Madison Sq. Backyard. Obligatory Credit score: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports activities
Document: 12-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC
Opponent: Dustin Jacoby (19-8-1 MMA, 7-5-1 UFC)
Division: Gentle heavyweight
Misc.: Reyes is in determined want of a win. He began his profession 12-0 and bought a shot at then-light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. He misplaced an in depth resolution – some assume he received the struggle – then has three knockout losses after that. He had a pair of fights with Carlos Ulberg scrapped earlier this 12 months. The struggle with Jacoby will likely be his first since late 2022.
UFC debut: Puja Tomar

Puja Tomar
Document: 8-4
Opponent: Rayanne Amanda (14-7 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Division: Girls’s flyweight
Misc.: Tomar is the primary lady in UFC historical past from India. After a 1-3 stint in ONE Championship pre-pandemic, she has received 4 straight, together with three straight TKOs.
UFC on ESPN 57 important card betting odds

Dec 2, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Punahele Soriano (purple gloves) fights Dustin Stoltzfus (blue gloves) throughout UFC Combat Evening at Moody Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports activities
MAIN CARD (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET)
- Jared Cannonier (+115) vs. Nassourdine Imavov (-135)
- Dustin Jacoby (-225) vs. Dominick Reyes (+185)
- Raul Rosas Jr. (-265) vs. Ricky Turcios (+215)
- Brunno Ferreira (-270) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (+220)
- Julian Marquez (-115) vs. Zach Reese (-105)
- Miguel Baeza (-155) vs. Puna Soriano (+130)
UFC on ESPN 57 prelim betting odds

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PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 5 p.m. ET)
- Ludovit Klein (-125) vs. Thiago Moises (+105)
- Carlos Prates (-195) vs. Charlie Radtke (+165)
- Jesse Butler (+385) vs. Brad Katona (-575)
- Montana De La Rosa (+100) vs. Andrea Lee (-120)
- John Castaneda (-110) vs. Daniel Marcos (-110)
- Denise Gomes (+150) vs. Eduarda Moura (-180)
- Taylor Lapilus (-200) vs. Cody Stamann (+170)
- Rayanne Amanda (-215) vs. Puja Tomar (+170)
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