Caio Borralho Defeats Jared Cannonier in Main Event

In the highly anticipated main event at UFC Vegas 96, top-ranked middleweights Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier delivered a thrilling battle at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. After five intense rounds, Borralho emerged victorious with a unanimous decision, earning scores of 49-45, 49-45, and 48-46 from the judges. This victory extends Borralho’s winning streak to an impressive sixteen consecutive fights, solidifying his status as a serious contender in the middleweight division. Cannonier, on the other hand, faces his second consecutive loss, having been stopped by Nassourdine Imavov earlier this summer.

Co-Main Event: Tabatha Ricci Shines

In the co-main event, Brazilian standout Tabatha Ricci secured an impressive victory over veteran Angela Hill. Ricci controlled the fight, earning a unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 29-28 in her favor. This win marks Ricci’s sixth triumph in the UFC, further establishing her as a rising star in the strawweight division.

Morales Stuns Magny in First Round Knockout

Another highlight from the main card was the 25-year-old UFC prospect Michael Morales, who secured his fifth consecutive UFC victory by knocking out veteran Neil Magny in the first round. Morales’ performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he dispatched the 37-year-old Magny with a powerful punch at 4:39 into the round.

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Full Fight Card Results

Main Card (starting at 10:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. PDT):

• Middleweight: Caio Borralho def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision
• Women’s Strawweight: Tabatha Ricci def. Angela Hill via unanimous decision
• Middleweight (TUF Final): Robert Valentin def. Ryan Loder via TKO (elbows)
• Featherweight (TUF Final): Mairon Santos def. Kaan Ofli via KO (punch)
• Welterweight: Michael Morales def. Neil Magny via TKO (punches)
• Middleweight: Gerald Meerschaert def. Edmen Shahbazyan via submission (arm triangle)

Prelims (starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. PDT):

• Lightweight: Francis Marshall def. Dennis Buzukja via split decision
• Middleweight: Zachary Reese def. Jose Daniel Medina via unanimous decision
• Lightweight: Viacheslav Borschev def. James Llontop via split decision
• Women’s Bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via split decision
• Women’s Flyweight: Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via TKO (punches)

These results showcase the competitive nature of UFC Vegas 96, with several fighters delivering standout performances. For more in-depth coverage, visit MMAnytt.se

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