Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 62: Cannonier vs. Borralho is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier will take on Caio “The Natural” Borralho in the Middleweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 62 card.

Cannonier brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. In contrast, Borralho, an southpaw fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Cannonier has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.62 per minute. On the other hand, Borralho boasts a 60% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.91 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 40-year-old, Jared Cannonier is coming in with a 17-7-0 record. Cannonier will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov in June.

Borralho, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Jared Cannonier on June 8, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 16-1-0 (1 NC) record.

Jared Cannonier has a switch fighting stance with an 77″ reach. The 31-year-old Caio Borralho is an southpaw fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Jared Cannonier stats

→ Cannonier’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Cannonier lands 4.62 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cannonier’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Cannonier’s takedown average is 0.47 per 15 minutes.
→ Cannonier’s takedown defense is 61%.

Cannonier comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.62 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Borralho fires at 60% accuracy, landing about 2.91 significant strikes per minute. Jared Cannonier also has a 46% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.47 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Borralho’s 1.99 takedowns and 76% takedown accuracy.

Caio Borralho stats

→ Borralho’s striking accuracy is 60%.
→ Borralho lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute.
→ Borralho’s takedown accuracy is 63%.
→ Borralho’s takedown average is 1.99 per 15 minutes.
→ Borralho’s takedown defense is 76%.

Caio spent, on average, 11:20 minutes in the Octagon, and Jared has an average fight time of 13:06 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Jared or Caio? Sound off in the comments.

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