The biggest fight of Caio Borralho‘s career to date co-headlined the main card at UFC Vegas 96 when he faced a resolute Jared Cannonier. This was Caio’s first UFC main event, which might be an essential step to his constant improvement and search for an opponent to continue his undefeated series in the organization. Coming into the fight with a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC, Caio arrived in a fight on the back of a knockout win over Paul Craig. On the other hand, Cannonier was coming off to this fight with the unanimous decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov in June in a fight that was controversially stopped early.
Caio Borralho’s Victory Solidifies Contender Status
Caio Borralho showed his skill and determination to win, eventually claiming victory over Jared Cannonier in an action-packed battle by decision. The Brazilian fighter showed his intentions why he is touted as one of the upcoming stars of the middleweight division, more so in the fifth round where he knocked down Cannonier and almost got the victory. He also secures his position as the upcoming tough fighter in the middleweight division and deserves a place in the top five in UFC.
The win puts Caio Borralho well in the middleweight division mix, and with the victory he has shown much promise for a bright future. At the moment, the top of the division is saturated with other fighters which perhaps explains why Caio Borralho has few chances to choose his next opponent. To remain competitive and keep fighting to climb the ladder any further, a fight against Marvin Vettori should make sense. It is the fight that would delight the fans if they staged the match later this year or early 2025 as part of the main card in the Fight Night Series; the fight would help him meet a worthy challenger.
Is Jared Canonier’s Future in the UFC?
One of the potential opponents logical for Cannonier is Paulo Costa, a fight that was already discussed in the past. This would be a perfect event for a future Fight Night, given that the winner would be heading back on track as a contender in the middleweight division while the loser would have no other option than to become a gatekeeper.
Conclusion: A Turning Point Between the Two
UFC Vegas 96 can be considered a turning point in the career of two fighters, Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier. Although this decision victory has placed Borralho among the top fighters of the middleweight division, it may become more difficult fights that will follow up in the coming years. At the same time, Cannonier failed in the fight and now has to decide on his further action which is often necessary after such a loss.
Call for a re-match against Paulo Costa could bring back the journey of Cannonier or make him a gatekeeper of the division. He’s not wasting his time in searching for another fight, so UFC fans will continue to be treated to more action and changes in the middleweight division.
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