UFC Vegas 96 turned out to be rather exciting as Borralho was eager to go head to head with Cannonier during the last five minutes of the match. In the fight of the night involving middleweight contenders, Borralho brought out the best of himself in stand-up fight that tested both of them to the limit. Not that the last clash was an insignificant fight; it was an outright war of attrition, and the Brazilian came through the toughest fight of his life.
This act of deciding to stand with Cannonier was a very risky strategy for Borralho who has the versatility on the feet. However, the benefits were huge in the case of the outlay. The judges for the night split Borralho the win for the night by unanimous decision and thus established the fighter as a contender in the division. This victory has also given Borralho the attention he deserves, in addition to provoking debates on whether the fighter has what it takes to fight for the middleweight championship.
Masvidal Post-Fight Interview and Title Dreams
After the edge-of-the-seat finish of the main fight, an analysis was done by Mike Heck and Eric Jackman regarding the consequences of Borralho’s win. The bout at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas was characterization for Borralho and now the contender is closer to a championship match. This victory over Cannonier has placed him at the pinnacle of the contender list and his fans are ready to see the next fight of the Brazilian fighter.
The post fight show focused more on the fight and the tactics used by Borralho to develop the victory. Heck and Jackman were in perfect minds when they agreed that Borralho did the right thing for choosing to fight like a stand-up fight with a power puncher in Cannonier. This victory has paved way for Borralho, who could soon join the elite list of contenders for the title, if he brings this form into the contest.
Tabatha Ricci’s Victory was seen at the Co-main event
Although Borralho’s victory was the show-stealer, the co-main event also did not disappoint as Tabatha Ricci went head to head with Angela Hill. Ricci, who has a rather aggressive verbal wit, successfully controlled the combat and earned the victory. She played very well and this was evident from her performances, both on the field as well as off it as even the critics had something good to say about her.
Ricci’s victory has once again placed her in a strong standing of the women’s strawweight division. There is therefore high expectation when she is scheduled for her next fight as she begins to rise through the ranks. That win over Hill was a message and it has become obvious that Ricci is on her way to championship battles.
The Winners of The Ultimate Fighter Frankly Glow
It also would be noteworthy to mention Mairon Santos and Ryan Loder who both secured UFC deal following their fights on The Ultimate Fighter. Santos and Loder proved why they deserve the title of winners , performing at their best and providing no doubts that they can show good results in UFC.
