Two middleweight powerhouses are preparing to make their mark in the octagon as they headline in the upcoming UFC Fight Night. Jared ‘The Killa Gorilla’ Cannonier from America, who holds a record of 17 wins, 7 losses and zero draws, will lock horns with Brazil’s ‘The Natural’, Caio Borralho, sporting a record of 16 victories, 1 defeat and no draws.
The eagerly awaited showdown between these global titans in the middleweight landscape is scheduled for August 24, Saturday. Known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and iconic fight atmosphere, UFC Apex in the vibrant city of Las Vegas is selected as the epicenter of this battle.
The fight night’s bell will ring starters at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 4 p.m. Pacific Time. The collision of the main card warriors is scheduled to commence from 10 p.m. Eastern Time/7 p.m. Pacific Time.
As fans and enthusiasts around the world wait eagerly for this promising confrontation, here’s a glance at the comprehensive fight list for UFC Fight Night featuring Cannonier versus Borralho as the principal event.
Starting with the main card that will begin at 10 p.m. Eastern Time or 7 p.m. Pacific Time, the line-up shows the impending match-ups burning with potential.
The headline bout is between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho in the middleweight category, promising an intense power-packed duel that no UFC enthusiast would want to miss.
Up next in the main card, we have Angela Hill facing off against Tabatha Ricci in the Women’s Strawweight division. Both fighters have shown explosive performances in the past that promise a fight brimming with rivals’ determination and skill.
A gritty clash awaits in the middleweight class as Robert Valentin sets to spar with Ryan Loder. This is another tussle on the main card that’s expected to keep the audience biting their nails in anticipation.
Adding to the thrilling main card lineup, the Featherweight category will behold a fascinating standoff between Kaan Ofli and Mairon Santos. It’s a bout that’s expected to be a spectacle, given their track records.
In the Welterweight division, we will see a seasoned scrapper in Neil Magny taking on Michael Morales. It’s a keenly awaited duel that’s sure to add more heat to the fight night main card.
Rounding off the main card, another impressive middleweight fight awaits UFC fans as Edmen Shahbazyan is set to take on Gerald Meerschaert. This match-up promises to add fuel to an already sizzling fight night.
Before the main card gets underway, the Prelims card starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time and 4 p.m. Pacific Time, brings its own pack of punch, starting with a fiery Lightweight clash between Dennis Buzukja and Francis Marshall.
The prelims card will also see Zachary Reese cross paths with Jose Medina in another aggressive Middleweight match. It’s surely going to lay the groundwork for the main card matches.
In yet another highly anticipated Lightweight face-off on the Prelims card, Viacheslav Borshchev takes on James Llontop. This bout has the potential to set the stage on fire even before the main card fights kick off.
The Women’s Bantamweight division on the Prelims card will witness Jacqueline Cavalcanti versus Josiane Nunes. This showdown promises to display a grand blend of strength and strategy, setting a high intensity tone for the events to follow.
Finalizing the Prelims card, a Featherweight clash awaits between Zygimantas Ramaska and Nathan Fletcher, followed by the Women’s Flyweight confrontation between Wang Cong and Victoria Leonardo. These bouts firmly reinforce that every fight on this night holds importance and is sure to bring thrill and excitement.