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UFC Vegas 96: Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho Prediction, Odds, and Picks (August 24)

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The middleweight fight between Jared Cannonier (17-7) and Caio Borralho (16-1-1) is the main event of UFC Vegas 96, which is set to take place at UFC Apex on Saturday, August 24. This fight marks the return of “The Killa Gorilla” just 77 days after a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov.

Given that he’s turning 41 in a few months, Cannonier’s championship dreams hang by a thread, making this bout a crucial test for his future in the division. The fight is of equal importance for Corralho who’s looking to take his career to a whole new level.  


Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho UFC Vegas 96 Odds

MoneylineOdds
Jared Cannonier+140
Caio Borralho-160

When, Where, and How to Watch?

  • Place: UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
  • Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
  • How to Watch: ESPN

Fight Preview

Jared Cannonier is a seasoned UFC veteran, who’s been fighting professionally since 2011. “The Killa Gorilla” is known for his aggressive striking and ability to knock out almost anyone. The evidence of this is that 10 of his 17 career wins happened by KO/TKO.

However, it’s been over two and a half years since his last KO win inside the Octagon. Despite landing a staggering 241 significant strikes against Marvin Vettori last year, Cannonier couldn’t get a knockout or even a knockdown. Similarly, he landed 141 strikes against Sean Strickland without putting his opponent to the ground.

This raises the question of whether his power is waning. With his 41st birthday fast approaching, it’s worth considering if age is catching up to him. However, his recent opposition has been elite, which could explain the lack of KO/TKO wins. But can he end his finishing drought on August 24 against Caio Borralho?

The Brazilian is a rising star with a 16-1-1 record and 13 consecutive wins, six of which were in the UFC. He’s already proven his ability to handle powerful strikers like Michal Oleksiejczuk and Armen Petrosyan, both of whom he rag-dolled, landing a total of 7 takedowns in those two fights.

More recently, we saw him beat Paul Craig by a KO, which earned him the Performance of the Night bonus from the UFC.


Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho Prediction

The UFC Vegas 96 odds favor Caio Borralho, and it’s easy to see why. The Brazilian is younger and more athletic than his August 24 opponent, not to mention that he’s already proven himself against prolific strikers like Cannonier.

Free Pick:

  • Caio Borralho
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