We’ve got you coated for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 outcomes, together with the primary occasion between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho.
Cannonier (17-8 MMA) will enter the competition seeking to rebound, this after struggling a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his most up-to-date effort at June’s UFC Louisville event. That setback snapped a two-fight profitable streak for ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’, who had beforehand earned wins over Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland respectively.
In the meantime, Caio Borralho (17-1 MMA) will probably be seeking to lengthen his present win streak to sixteen in a row this night in Las Vegas. ‘The Pure’ was final seen in motion this previous Might at UFC 301, the place he scored a second-round knockout victory over Paul Craig (see that here). The 31-year-old Brazilian has gone 6-0 since becoming a member of the UFC ranks in April of 2022.
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Spherical one of many UFC Vegas 96 foremost occasion begins and Caio Borralho connects with an excellent straight proper to get issues began. The middleweights look to search out their vary and ‘The Pure’ accidently pokes Jared Cannonier within the eye. We’ve got a brief break so ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ can recuperate. We restart and Borralho lands a chopping low kick that just about places Cannonier to the canvas. He lands one other and this time Cannonier goes down. The previous title challenger pops proper again as much as his ft and throws a low kick of his personal. Caio with a head kick that simply misses the mark. He follows that up with a stiff jab that lands flush. Jared Cannonier costs in with a flurry that backs Caio Borralho up in opposition to the cage. ‘The Pure’ circles out and lands a pair of low kicks. The horn sounds to finish spherical one.
Spherical two of the UFC Vegas 96 foremost occasion begins and Jared Cannonier comes out aggressively. He backs Caio Borralho in opposition to the cage and unloads some punches. ‘The Pure’ is ready to circle out and escape the strain. He lands a pair of low kicks after which misses with a leaping knee. Borralho with a pleasant jab. ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ solutions with a giant 1-2. He comes ahead and lands one other strong mixture. Borralho will get again to distance and lands a pair of low kicks. Cannonier appears unphased and continues to use the strain. Jared with one other good mixture to shut out spherical two.
Spherical three of the UFC Vegas 96 headliner begins and Jared Cannonier shortly will get to work together with his proper hand. Caio Borralho responds with low kicks. He appears to be slowing down a bit right here. He might need harm is leg with a type of low kicks. ‘The Pure’ circles after which leaps in with a giant proper hand that rocks Cannonier. ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ is on wobbly legs. Caio costs in with a flurry. The horn sounds and permits Cannonier to see spherical 4.
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The fourth spherical of the UFC Vegas 96 foremost occasion begins and Caio Borralho lands a pleasant jab. Jared Cannonier seems to have recovered from that late onslaught in spherical three. He goes to the physique after which lands a pair of overhand rights. The middleweights commerce low kicks. Jared Cannonier with a giant three-punch mixture. Borralho is minimize and it seems to be a nasty one. The fighters stand and commerce punches to shut out spherical 4.
The fifth and last spherical begins and Borralho’s proper eye is a large number. Nonetheless, he is ready to come ahead and lands the primary two important strikes of the spherical. A giant 1-2 from ‘The Pure’ drops ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’. Cannonier is harm dangerous. Borralho jumps on him with floor and pound. He then switches to a submission try. Jared is doing an excellent job of defending the choke. The previous title challenger survives to listen to the ultimate horn however that final spherical doubtless price him the struggle.
His controller disconnected 😭 pic.twitter.com/UHfNzUrSEV
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) August 25, 2024
Official UFC Vegas 96 Outcomes: Caio Borralho def. Jared Cannonier by unanimous determination (49-45 x2, 48-46)
Who would you wish to see Borralho struggle subsequent following his victory over Cannonier this night in Las Vegas?
