The UFC Vegas 96 event unfolded at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, last night, headlined by a clash between Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier. Cannonier emerged triumphant in a unanimous decision after a hard-fought battle lasting 25 minutes. In the co-main event, Tabatha Ricci also claimed victory via unanimous decision against Angela Hill, while Michael Morales secured a first-round technical knockout win over Neil Magny.
Caio Borralho
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Imavov vs. Allen winner
Caio Borralho’s impressive six-fight win streak in the UFC is propelling him towards stardom. With a likely rise to Cannonier’s No. 5 spot, a promising matchup against the victor of the Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen showdown in Paris on Sept. 28 appears fitting.
Tabatha Ricci
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Ribas vs. Dern winner
Following her victory over Angela Hill, Tabatha Ricci is anticipated to break into the Top 10 rankings. A showdown against the winner of the Amanda Ribas vs. Mackenzie Dern rematch in Tampa on Dec. 14 could present an exciting challenge for Ricci.
Ryan Loder
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Sedriques Dumas
TUF 32 middleweight champion Ryan Loder exhibited a strong performance against Robert Valentin. A potential encounter with Sedriques Dumas, who is coming off a recent victory, promises to be an intriguing matchup.
Mairon Santos
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Muhammad Naimov
The TUF 32 featherweight tournament victor, Mairon Santos, could potentially face the seasoned Muhammad Naimov in his upcoming UFC bout. Naimov is fresh off his first defeat in the Octagon, setting the stage for a compelling showdown.
Michael Morales
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Vicente Luque
Following his emphatic knockout victory over Neil Magny, Michael Morales is poised to enter the Top 15 rankings. A clash against Vicente Luque, currently ranked No. 13 and coming off a knockout loss, holds significant intrigue for Morales.
Gerald Meerschaert
Current Status: Winner
Potential Next Opponent: Hernandez vs. Pereira winner
Gerald Meerschaert’s triumph over Edmen Shahbazyan not only secured his victory but also saw him break Anderson Silva’s finishes record in the middleweight division. A potential showdown against the winner of the Anthony Hernandez vs. Michel Pereira bout on Oct. 19 would present a fitting next challenge for “The Machine.”
