UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov
United States
Main Card • Final
France
R4, 1:34
R1, 2:00
Mexico
R2, 2:22
Performance of the Night
Brazil
R1, 4:51
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:20
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:47
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Peru
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
India
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night ($50,000 each): Raul Rosas Jr. submitted Ricky Turcios via rear-naked choke at 2:22 of Round 2; Brunno Ferreira delivered a highlight-reel spinning back elbow knockout over Dustin Stoltzfus; Zach Reese demolished Julian Marquez with a body kick and follow-up punches in just 20 seconds; and Carlos Prates folded Charles Radtke with a devastating liver knee in the first round.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Disclosed Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $63,000 | $63,000 | — | $126,000 | |
| LOSS | $165,000 | — | — | $165,000 | |
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | — | $32,000 | |
| WIN | $43,000 | $43,000 | — | $86,000 | |
| LOSS | $58,000 | — | — | $58,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $50,000 | $74,000 | |
| LOSS | $15,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $70,000 | — | — | $70,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $52,400 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $9,600 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $78,000 | — | — | $78,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Official fighter purses as disclosed by the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission (KBWC). Total figures include base purses, contractual win bonuses, and official post-fight Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each). At weigh-ins, Eduarda Moura weighed 116.5 lb (0.5 lb over the strawweight limit) and was fined 20% of her purse ($2,400), which was transferred to Denise Gomes.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov
Puja Tomar made history as the first Indian fighter to compete and win inside the Octagon, edging out Rayanne dos Santos via split decision in her promotional debut.
Punahele Soriano landed 136 significant strikes on the ground against Miguel Baeza, establishing the all-time UFC record for the most ground significant strikes in a single bout across all divisions.
Moving to the welterweight division, Punahele Soriano shattered personal bests by firing 394 total strikes and landing 331 across 15 minutes of non-stop offense.
Brunno Ferreira became just the eighth athlete in promotional history to score a knockout via spinning back elbow, finishing Dustin Stoltzfus at 4:51 of Round 1.
Zach Reese authored one of the fastest middleweight knockouts in modern UFC history, dropping Julian Marquez with a body kick and follow-up punches in just 20 seconds.
Former light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes registered his first victory in over four years, dropping and finishing Dustin Jacoby with punches at 2:00 of Round 1.
Brad Katona controlled 10 minutes and 50 seconds of the 15-minute fight against Jesse Butler, yielding dominant 30-26, 30-27, and 30-27 judges’ scorecards.
At just 19 years old, Raul Rosas Jr. secured his third UFC submission finish in four promotional appearances, tapping TUF winner Ricky Turcios with a rear-naked choke at 2:22 of Round 2.
Carlos Prates collected his second straight $50,000 performance bonus, finishing Charles Radtke with a picture-perfect knee to the body at 4:47 of Round 1.
UFC Louisville drew an official sellout crowd of 19,578 fans generating a $2,500,652 gate at the KFC Yum! Center, setting a combat sports gate record for the state of Kentucky.
Nassourdine Imavov solidified his place in middleweight title contention, stopping former title challenger Jared Cannonier at 1:34 of Round 4 in his second career UFC main-event victory.
Ludovít Klein improved his promotional unbeaten run to six fights (5-0-1), scoring two knockdowns against Thiago Moisés to claim a unanimous 30-27 decision.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov take place?
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov took place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Who won the main event between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov?
Nassourdine Imavov defeated Jared Cannonier via TKO (punches) at 1:34 of Round 4 in their five-round middleweight headliner.
Who won the co-main event between Dominick Reyes and Dustin Jacoby?
Former title challenger Dominick Reyes ended his four-fight losing skid by knocking out Dustin Jacoby via KO (punches) at 2:00 of Round 1.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Raul Rosas Jr., Brunno Ferreira, Zach Reese, and Carlos Prates. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What history did Puja Tomar make at UFC Louisville?
Puja Tomar became the first fighter from India to win a bout in UFC history, defeating Rayanne dos Santos via split decision (30–27, 27–30, 29–28) in her promotional debut.
What UFC all-time record did Punahele Soriano break?
Punahele Soriano landed 136 ground significant strikes against Miguel Baeza, establishing the all-time UFC record for the most ground significant strikes in a single bout across any weight class in company history.
How did Brunno Ferreira defeat Dustin Stoltzfus?
Brunno Ferreira landed a stunning spinning back elbow knockout at 4:51 of Round 1, becoming only the eighth fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with that technique.
How fast was Zach Reese’s knockout against Julian Marquez?
Zach Reese stopped Julian Marquez with a body kick and punches in just 20 seconds of Round 1, earning a $50,000 performance bonus.
How did Raul Rosas Jr. defeat Ricky Turcios?
Raul Rosas Jr. took Turcios’ back in the second frame and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 2:22 of Round 2 to claim his third UFC submission win.
How did Carlos Prates defeat Charles Radtke?
Carlos Prates delivered a devastating knee to the body at 4:47 of Round 1, forcing the referee to halt the bout and pocketing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC Louisville?
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov drew an official attendance of 19,578 spectators and produced a live gate of $2,500,652 at the KFC Yum! Center.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event concluded a full 14 bouts, consisting of 6 main card bouts and 8 preliminary card bouts.
Did any fighter miss weight for UFC Louisville?
Yes. Eduarda Moura weighed in at 116.5 pounds, missing the strawweight limit by half a pound, and was fined 20% of her purse, which went to opponent Denise Gomes.
What were the judges’ scores for Brad Katona vs. Jesse Butler?
Brad Katona swept the scorecards with dominant scores of 30–26, 30–27, and 30–27 behind nearly 11 minutes of top control time.
How was UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov broadcast?
The main card aired live in the United States on ESPN and ESPN+, with preliminary bouts streaming live on ESPN+.
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