UFC Vegas 96: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho results [UPDATED LIVE]

As a seasoned MMA fan who has witnessed countless fights over the years, I’m truly excited for UFC Vegas 96! The main event between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho promises to be an electrifying encounter. While Cannonier’s title aspirations are dwindling, Borralho is a rising star, fresh off his impressive knockout against Paul Craig.

After UFC Fight Night 305, Dana White and his team will head back to the APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Fight Night 96. The main event on August 24 pits middleweight fighters Jared Cannonier (ranked fifth) and Caio Borralho (twelfth ranked) against each other.

Borralho stepped into the limelight for his promotional launch in April 2022, following his acquisition of a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Since then, this associate of Fighting Nerds has proven himself as a top contender in the middleweight division with six straight victories, one of which being a knockout against Paul Craig during his most recent bout.

In his recent bout, Borralho is set to face off against Cannonier, a previous title contender in the 185-pound division. Cannonier has demonstrated moments of championship caliber performance, but time is running short for him to claim UFC gold. At 40 years old, his last fight was a somewhat contentious defeat against Imavov, which occurred in June.

After Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in the UFC middleweight division, it’s creating a congestion. As a result, either Borralho or Cannonier have an opportunity to enter the title discussion alongside Khamzat Chimaev, Robert Whitter, and Sean Strickland by delivering a strong performance at UFC Vegas 96.

As a gamer, I can’t wait for the weekend co-main event! Ranked number nine in women’s strawweight, Angela Hill squares off with my twelfth-ranked opponent, Tabatha Ricci. After scoring a victory against Tecia Pennington, I, ‘Baby Shark’, am aiming to keep the winning streak going by defeating Hill. She’s been on a two-fight win streak herself, but I’m ready to disrupt that and climb even higher in the rankings!

In a significant turn of events, the UFC has given Ricci a substantial chance in the co-main event. If the 29-year-old Brazilian manages to overcome Hill, it will show that she’s a serious contender at the 115-pound weight class. On the flip side, Hill intends to demonstrate that she’s still got what it takes to aim for a world title matchup.

UFC Vegas 96 marks the culmination of The Ultimate Fighter Season 32. In this tournament, it’s Robert Valentin and Ryan Loder who will emerge triumphant and secure a UFC contract. Valentin caught fans’ attention with his two dramatic finishes, while Loder showcased his exceptional wrestling skills to gain control over the matches.

In the TUF 32 featherweight championship fight, Kaan Ofli and Mairon Santos will go head-to-head. Ofli is a versatile fighter who can end the match at any instant. On the other hand, Santos, a 24-year-old Brazilian, possesses the skills to outmatch Ofli and capture the limelight.

The following matchups round off the UFC Vegas 96 main card – Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales (welterweight) and Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert (middleweight). Morales and Shabazyan are sizeable betting favorites, as they look to take out aged veterans.

In this preliminary fight, featherweights Dennis Buzukja and Francis Marshall will step into the Octagon for their fourth bout, each having a record of 1 win and 2 losses under their promoter. These fighters should not be underestimated, as they’ve demonstrated growth potential and could potentially make a mark in the division.

5 fights will take place alongside the main event of Buzukja versus Marshall at UFC Vegas 96 – these are Zachary Reese facing Jose Medina in a middleweight bout, Viacheslav Borshchev against James Llontop in lightweight, Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes for women’s bantamweight, Zygimantas Ramaska matched with Nathan Fletcher in featherweight, and Wang Cong battling Victoria Leonardo in women’s flyweight.

This page will be updated live throughout the night as the action unfolds.

UFC Vegas 96 Results

Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho

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Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci

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Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder – TUF middleweight final

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Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos – TUF featherweight final

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Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales

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Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert

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Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall

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Zachary Reese vs. Jose Medina

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Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop

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Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes

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Zygimantas Ramaska vs. Nathan Fletcher

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Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo

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