UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho
United States
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:49
TUF 32 Final
Switzerland
R2, 1:30
TUF 32 Final
Australia
Ecuador
R1, 4:39
Performance of the Night
R2, 4:12
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Bolivia
Russia
R3, 5:00
Peru
Portugal
R3, 5:00
China
R1, 1:02
Performance of the Night
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier each earned $50,000 for their high-intensity 25-minute middleweight main event classic.
Performance of the Night: Michael Morales earned $50,000 for his explosive first-round TKO of welterweight stalwart Neil Magny.
Performance of the Night: Gerald Meerschaert captured $50,000 for breaking Anderson Silva’s middleweight finish record with a dramatic comeback submission of Edmen Shahbazyan.
Performance of the Night: Wang Cong received $50,000 after scoring a blistering 62-second one-punch knockout in her promotional debut against Victoria Leonardo.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Purses and disclosed salaries are kept confidential by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and the UFC. Base purses and contractual win bonuses remain undisclosed (indicated by —). Official post-fight bonus awards ($50,000 each) were distributed to Caio Borralho, Jared Cannonier, Michael Morales, Gerald Meerschaert, and Wang Cong.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho
Gerald Meerschaert submitted Edmen Shahbazyan via second-round arm-triangle choke, securing his 12th stoppage victory at 185 pounds to break Anderson Silva’s legendary promotional record that had stood since July 2012.
Meerschaert recorded his 11th career submission in the Octagon, tying Demian Maia for third place on the UFC’s all-time submission leaderboard behind only Charles Oliveira and Jim Miller.
Caio Borralho captured his first promotional main-event triumph and fifth consecutive middleweight victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier, securing Fight of the Night honors.
Ecuadorian phenom Michael Morales maintained a flawless 17-0 record (5-0 in UFC), becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to finish welterweight veteran Neil Magny in Round 1.
Kickboxing superstar Wang Cong established the fastest knockout finish in UFC women’s flyweight debut history, icing Victoria Leonardo with a single walk-off punch at 1:02 of Round 1.
Ryan Loder captured The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 middleweight tournament crown, halting Robert Valentin via technical knockout from ground-and-pound elbows in Round 2.
Mairon Santos earned a UFC contract and the TUF 32 featherweight tournament championship with an emphatic left-hook knockout of Kaan Ofli at 1:30 of Round 2.
Tabatha “Baby Shark” Ricci secured her fourth win in five UFC appearances, out-grappling veteran Angela Hill with 5:04 of mat control to solidify a spot in the strawweight top 10.
Borralho and Cannonier connected on 236 significant strikes over 25 minutes (153 for Borralho, 83 for Cannonier), setting one of the highest combined striking marks at the UFC Apex in 2024.
Contender Series alumnus Zach Reese notched his first promotional decision win, landing five takedowns and controlling Jose Daniel Medina for nearly 6 minutes on the ground.
Viacheslav Borshchev landed 96 significant strikes across 15 minutes of non-stop action, earning a competitive split-decision victory over Peru’s James Llontop.
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho served as the 103rd full-card event hosted inside the UFC Apex production facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho take place?
The event took place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley), United States.
Why is this event also referred to as UFC on ESPN 62 or UFC Vegas 96?
While officially titled on UFC.com as UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho, the main card aired live in the United States on ESPN linear television, giving it the broadcast designation of UFC on ESPN 62 (or UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Borralho), and the internal designation UFC Vegas 96.
Who won the main event between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho?
Caio Borralho defeated former title challenger Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (49–45, 49–45, 48–46) across five rounds, dropping Cannonier in the final frame.
What historic UFC record did Gerald Meerschaert break at this event?
Gerald Meerschaert broke Anderson Silva’s all-time record for the most finishes in UFC middleweight history (12) by submitting Edmen Shahbazyan via arm-triangle choke in Round 2, while also tying Demian Maia for third-most submissions in UFC history (11).
Who won the co-main event between Angela Hill and Tabatha Ricci?
Tabatha Ricci defeated Angela Hill via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their three-round women’s strawweight co-headliner.
Who won the The Ultimate Fighter 32 tournament finals on this card?
Ryan Loder defeated Robert Valentin via 2nd-round TKO to win the TUF 32 middleweight tournament, while Mairon Santos knocked out Kaan Ofli in Round 2 to become the TUF 32 featherweight champion.
How did Michael Morales perform against Neil Magny?
Ecuador’s undefeated prospect Michael Morales stopped division stalwart Neil Magny via TKO (punches) at 4:39 of Round 1, improving his record to 17-0 and earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
How fast was Wang Cong’s knockout in her UFC debut?
China’s Wang Cong knocked out Victoria Leonardo with a single walk-off punch in just 1:02 of Round 1, registering the fastest knockout debut in UFC women’s flyweight history.
Who were the $50,000 post-fight bonus recipients?
Caio Borralho vs. Jared Cannonier earned Fight of the Night, while Michael Morales, Gerald Meerschaert, and Wang Cong took home Performance of the Night honors.
What was the result of Francis Marshall vs. Dennis Buzukja?
Francis Marshall defeated Dennis Buzukja via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 29–28) in their preliminary lightweight matchup after Danny Silva withdrew on short notice.
Who won the lightweight bout between Viacheslav Borshchev and James Llontop?
Viacheslav Borshchev edged out James Llontop via split decision (28–29, 29–28, 30–27) after three rounds of high-paced striking.
How did Zach Reese defeat Jose Daniel Medina?
Zach Reese dominated Jose Daniel Medina on the feet and on the mat, landing 75 significant strikes and five takedowns to secure a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Were any fights canceled before or on the day of the event?
Yes. Roman Kopylov vs. Brunno Ferreira was scrapped when Kopylov underwent emergency appendicitis surgery, and the featherweight bout between Zygimantas Ramaska and Nathan Fletcher was canceled on fight day due to an undisclosed medical issue for Fletcher.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this broadcast?
Play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald called the event alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez introducing fighters inside the Octagon.
How many fights took place on this card?
The event hosted 11 total bouts (6 on the main card and 5 on the prelims), resulting in 5 knockout/TKO finishes, 1 submission, and 5 decisions.
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