UFC Fight Night Cannonier vs Borralho results

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho, held on August 24, 2024 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, offered an electrifying evening of mixed martial arts action.

With a total of 11 exciting fights, including a main event featuring middleweight contenders Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho, fans were treated to an evening full of surprises, decisive victories and intense showdowns. Let's analyze each fight, from the preliminary rounds to the unforgettable main event.

Here are the results of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho.

The highly anticipated middleweight main event pitted rising star Caio Borralho against the experienced Jared Cannonier. Borralho's tactical approach and superior conditioning were on full display as he dominated the fight and secured a unanimous decision victory over Cannonier. This win cements Borralho's place among the top middleweight contenders, while Cannonier will have to regroup after a tough loss.

The co-main event saw strawweight veterans Angela Hill and Tabatha Ricci face off in a fast-paced battle. Ricci's relentless pressure and grappling skills proved too much for Hill, who controlled the fight from start to finish and won by unanimous decision. Ricci's performance underscores her progression in the division, while Hill will need to recover from this loss.

In a tournament championship bout, Ryan Loder showcased his ground-and-pound skills against Robert Valentin. Loder dominated the fight, finishing Valentin with a powerful barrage of punches at 1:49 of the second round. Loder's impressive performance makes him a fighter to keep an eye on in future tournament fights.

Mairon Santos delivered one of the most devastating knockouts of the night, catching Kaan Ofli with a perfectly timed left hook followed by ground strikes. The fight ended at 1:30 of the second round, demonstrating Santos' knockout power and adding another highlight finish to his resume.

Michael Morales made a statement in the welterweight division by dismantling veteran Neil Magny. Morales' relentless aggressiveness and powerful ground-and-pound earned him a TKO victory at 4:39 of the first round. This win catapults Morales further up the welterweight rankings while Magny faces questions about his future in the sport.

Gerald Meerschaert once again showed off his submission skills, this time against Edmen Shahbazyan. After a back-and-forth battle, Meerschaert applied an arm-triangle choke and forced Shahbazyan to submit at 4:12 of the second round. Meerschaert's victory adds another submission win to his extensive record and confirmed his status as a dangerous grappler in the middleweight division.

The preliminary round was just as action-packed and included several close decisions and an early KO:

• Dennis Buzukja vs Francis Marshall: In a hard-fought lightweight bout, Francis Marshall defeated Dennis Buzukja by split decision, proving his resilience and determination.

• Jose Medina vs. Zach Reese: Zach Reese showed a dominant performance against José Medina and won by unanimous decision in the middleweight division.

• Viacheslav Borshchev vs James Llontop: Viacheslav Borshchev secured a split decision victory over James Llontop in a hard-fought lightweight bout.

• Josiane Nunes vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti: Jacqueline Cavalcanti earned a split decision victory over Josiane Nunes in a hard-fought bantamweight bout.

• Cong Wang vs Victoria Leonardo: Cong Wang delivered a spectacular knockout by stopping Victoria Leonardo in their flyweight duel with a right straight just 1:02 into the first round.

UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho was an unforgettable night of stunning knockouts, tough decisions and outstanding performances. From Borralho's clear victory in the main event to the brutal finishes in the preliminary fight, the event showcased just how much talent there is in the UFC.