Caio Borralho Stars at UFC Vegas 96 and Faces Jared Cannonier with an Eye on the Top 5 Middleweight

Caio Borralho (left) stares Jared Cannonier in the main fight of ufc vegas 96. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Towards the lead role in the first main fight in the UFC, Caio Borralho is preparing for one of the biggest challenges in his long journey in MMA. Scheduled for crucial duel against Jared Cannonier this Saturday (24), at UFC Las Vegas 96, the Brazilian expresses confidence and tranquility to face the former challenger for the middleweight title (up to 83,9kg.).

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Undefeated in the organization, Caio has a record of eight consecutive victories and currently occupies the 12th position in the category ranking. In his last appearance, the Fighting Nerds representative knocked out Paul Craig in Rio de Janeiro and had his request granted to face the North American in his next performance.

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Caio Borralho makes weight at UFC Vegas 96. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil

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Moreover, Jared Cannonier seeks to recover from the tough defeat suffered in June this year, when he was defeated by Nassourdine Imavov via technical knockout. At 40 years old, the North American is seen as a big underdog for the fight, despite having an advantage in experience and being currently fifth in the middleweight division.

Brazil on the preliminary card

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Josiane Nunes in victory in the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC)

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Only green and yellow representative in the preliminary fights of the ufc vegas 96, Josiane Nunes steps into the octagon in the third fight of the event and faces the Portuguese-Brazilian Jacqueline Cavalcanti, in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2 kg). Known for her knockout power and aggressiveness in fights, 'Josi' suffered her first defeat in the Ultimate in her last appearance and wants to return to the belt trail.

Brazilian in the final of The Ultimate Fighter

Mairon Santos (left) stares Kaan Ofli (right) in the final of The Ultimate Fighter. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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Finalist on The Ultimate Fighter (TUF), Mairon Santos is preparing for a decisive duel in his career, in which he competes for his dream UFC contract. After three victories on the reality show, the fighter reached the final stage of the competition and now seeks to live up to his favoritism against Kaan Ofli in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

Nicknamed 'The Legend', the 24-year-old from Rio has a record of 13 wins and just one defeat in his career. Despite being born in Rio de Janeiro, Mairon currently trains at Xtreme Couture, a gym located in Las Vegas (USA).

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Tabatha Ricci heading to the top 10

Tabatha Ricci presents itself in ufc vegas 96. Photo: Instagram/UFC

Victorious in her last appearance, 'Baby Shark' lives with great expectations of debuting in the top 10 of the strawweight category (up to 52,1kg). Confident and with a fighting strength in grappling, Ricci faces a rising veteran Angela Hill. Technically tied at the bookmakers, the fighters hold a clash of styles and aim to get closer to an eventual chance of facing the champion.