UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas on August 24 with a thrilling middleweight main event featuring No. 5 ranked Jared Cannonier vs No. 12 Caio Borralho. This explosive fight night also showcases a welterweight clash between No. 12 Neil Magny and undefeated Michael Morales.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 24
Location: UFC APEX, Las Vegas
Broadcast: ESPN+ (English and Spanish), ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Prelims: 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET exclusively on ESPN+
Main Card: 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+
Main Event Breakdown
Jared Cannonier (17-7) steps into his seventh main event, aiming to secure another victory against rising contender Caio Borralho (16-1, 1 NC). Cannonier, a seasoned UFC veteran, has notable wins over elite fighters like Sean Strickland, Anderson Silva, and Kelvin Gastelum. He is determined to derail Borralho’s hype train.
Caio Borralho, unbeaten in the Octagon, seeks to break into the Top 10 with a victory over Cannonier. The Dana White’s Contender Series signee has rapidly ascended the rankings with dominant wins over Paul Craig, Michal Oleksiejczuk, and Abus Magomedov. The Brazilian prospect is eager to make a statement by finishing Cannonier.
Co-Main Event
Neil Magny (29-12), a fan favorite and record-holder for the most wins in UFC welterweight history, looks to continue his winning streak. Magny, with recent victories over Mike Malott, Phil Rowe, and Daniel Rodriguez, aims to hand Michael Morales (16-0) his first career loss.
Michael Morales, an undefeated prospect, faces his toughest challenge yet. The 25-year-old has impressed with wins against Trevin Giles, Max Griffin, and Jake Matthews. Morales is ready to showcase his talent by delivering a highlight finish against Magny.
Additional Bouts
Angela Hill (#9) vs. Tabatha Ricci (#11): A pivotal strawweight matchup.
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert: A middleweight showdown.
Viacheslav Borschev vs. James Llontop: Lightweight bout featuring Dana White’s Contender Series signees.
Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes: Bantamweight clash.
Zachary Reese vs. Jose Medina: Middleweight battle.
Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo: Flyweight tilt featuring undefeated Road to UFC alumna.
Danny Silva vs. Dennis Buzukja: Electric featherweight bout.
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