Tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 occasion was headlined by a extremely anticipated middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho.
Cannonier (17-8 MMA) had entered the competition trying to rebound, this after struggling a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his most earlier effort at June’s UFC Louisville occasion. That setback had snapped a two-fight successful 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) was trying to lengthen his present win streak to sixteen in a row this night in Las Vegas. ‘The Pure’ was most beforehand seen in motion this previous Could at UFC 301, the place he scored a second-round knockout victory over Paul Craig (see that right here). The 31-year-old Brazilian had gone 6-0 since becoming a member of the UFC ranks forward of tonight’s affair.
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 important occasion proved to be a popping out social gathering for Caio Borralho. ‘The Pure’ was in a position to harm Jared Cannonier on numerous events throughout their twenty-five-minute contest, even dropping ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’ within the fifth and last spherical (see that right here). Regardless of the onslaught, Jared Cannonier confirmed his toughness and sturdiness as he was in a position to survive to listen to the ultimate horn.
Official UFC Vegas 96 Outcomes: Caio Borralho def. Jared Cannonier by unanimous choice (49-45 x2, 48-46)
Try how the professionals reacted to ‘Cannonier vs. Borralho’ beneath:
Let’s go Jared! Signify Az!#UFCVegas96
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
I really feel like Cannonier will get poked within the eye in each battle.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 25, 2024
Caio wanting calculated in spherical one. 10-9 #UFCVegas96
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 25, 2024
Borralho distance management and fakes are making Jared Cannonier very hesitant. Spherical one Borralho
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Jared must press the technical fighter
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
19-19 going into spherical 3 #UFCVegas96
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Looks like a reasonably clear 2-1 Caio #UFCVegas96
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 25, 2024
Borralho smelling blood! Jared must get well nonetheless. Stake a part of the spherical off. Borralho 2-1
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Strain appears to be success for each guys. The fighter who presses extra is extra possible going to win this battle. What a battle!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Jared appears to be not utilizing the left hand as a lot on this fourth spherical. #UFCVegas96
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 25, 2024
Fourth spherical could possibly be a swing spherical. We could be on the lookout for 2-2
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Cannonier wants a brand new mouthpiece. @ImpactDentalDe1 to the rescue!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 25, 2024
Submit-fight reactions to Caio Borralho defeating Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 96:
Caio is right here to remain! #UFCVegas96
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 25, 2024
Preventing nerds man 👏👏👏
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) August 25, 2024
Nice battle! Now we have a brand new title challenger within the center weight division! He’s obtained all of it!
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 25, 2024
Who would you prefer to see Caio Borralho battle subsequent following his unanimous choice victory over Jared Cannonier this night in Las Vegas?