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There is another Frenchman on the main card at UFC Paris as Kevin Jousset meets Brian Battle in the UFC's welterweight division
KEVIN JOUSSET VS BRYAN BATTLE FACTS
When is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? UK – the preliminary card starts at 5:00pm on Saturday 28th September 2024, followed by the main card at 8:00pm / USA – 12:00pm/3:00pm ET and 9:00am/12:00pm PT
Where is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? Accor Arena | Paris, France
Where can I get tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243
What TV channel is UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 243 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 MAIN CARD EVENT
Renato Moicano vs Benoit Saint Denis (Lightweight)
Nassourdine Imavov vs Brendan Allen (Middleweight)
William Gomis vs Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
Kevin Jousset vs Bryan Battle (Welterweight)
Morgan Charriere vs Gabriel Miranda (Featherweight)
Fares Ziam vs Matt Frevola (Lightweight)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT 243 Prelims
Ion Cutelaba vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
Oumar Sy vs Jung Da-woon (Light Heavyweight)
Ľudovít Klein vs Roosevelt Roberts (Lightweight)
Daria Zheleznyakova vs Ailin Perez (Women’s Bantamweight)
Taylor Lapilus vs Vince Morales (Bantamweight)
Daniel Barez vs Victor Altamirano (Flyweight)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs Nora Cornolle (Women’s Bantamweight)
Bolaji Oki vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)
KEVIN JOUSSET: FRENCH WELTERWEIGHT EYEING SIX SUCCESSIVE VICTORY
After building his professional MMA career in Australia, Kevin Jousset made his UFC debut in September 2023 at UFC293 in Sydney where he earned a first round win over Kiefer Crosbie. He followed that up with a unanimous decision victory in December as he overcame Song Kenan to claim his fifth successive win. With plenty of momentum behind him, he will relish the opportunity to fight in his native France and extend his winning streak.
BRYAN BATTLE: THE BUTCHER LOOKS TO UPSET LOCAL FAVOURITE
American welterweight Brian Battle is coming off a no contest at UFC Fight Night 239 where his bout with Ange Loosa was called off due to an accidental eye poke. The 30-year-old brings a 10-2-0 (with one no contest) into this fight and he will look to regain some momentum after he won his two previous bouts prior to that no contest.
KEVIN JOUSSET VS BRYAN BATTLE PREDICTION
There is little to divide these two fighters when looking at their resumes. We do however have a preference for Brian ‘the butcher’ Battle.
The American has a really good all-round skill set with five wins come in via submission, three knockouts, and two via decision. He has managed to find different ways to win his bouts and is strong in all facets of the sport to counter his opponents’ skills.
Jousset is a talented fighter and arguably has more momentum behind him with five wins in a row. He has good stamina and a reasonable degree of knockout power.
We just prefer Battle’s greater experience and all-round skillset edge this fight but we do see this going the distance.
PREDICTION: BRYAN BATTLE TO WIN