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Updated Fight Night featuring Cannonier vs. Borralho with TUF 32 finale matchups included
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    Updated Fight Night featuring Cannonier vs. Borralho with TUF 32 finale matchups included

    Saturday’s upcoming UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho fight card underwent multiple changes late Tuesday.

    The two tournament final matchups from The Ultimate Fighter: Team Grasso vs. Team Shevchenko were officially added to this weekend’s card, the organization announced following the season finale episode.

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    Robert Valentin faces Ryan Loder in the TUF 32 middleweight finale, while Mairon Santos will take on Kaan Olfi in the featherweight finale. 

    Valentin, 29, and from Switzerland, earned a spot in the 185-pound finals with an opening round 18-second knockout of Giannis Bachar followed by a first-round submission of Paddy McCorry.

    Loder, 33, and from California, made quick work of Canadian Tom Theocharis with a first-round submission victory in the quarterfinal round before winning a unanimous decision against Omran Chaaban in the semifinals.

    Australia’s Olfi, 31, got the better of England’s Nathan Fletcher in the first round and forced a quick tap from Roedie Roets en route to the 145-pound tournament finals.

    Santos, 24, edged out Edwin Cooper Jr., and won a hard-fought decision against Guillermo Torres to make it to Saturday. The young Brazilian missed weight by less than half a pound ahead of his semifinal matchup, yet he was still allowed to participate.

    The organization also announced featherweight Danny Silva has been pulled from his scheduled 145-pound contest with Dennis Buzukja due to injury. Francis Marshall, a Dana White’s Contender Series veteran, was named Silva’s replacement. Marshall vs. Buzukja will take place at lightweight.

    Saturday’s event is headlined by a middleweight bout between No. 5-ranked contender Jared Cannonier and ascending No. 12-ranked Caio Borralho.

    Here is a look at the 11-fight card set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (bout order subject to change):

    MAIN CARD

    — Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho

    — Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci

    — Ryan Loder vs. Robert Valentin (TUF 32 middleweight final)

    — Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos (TUF 32 featherweight final)

    — Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales

    — Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    — Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall 

    — Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop

    — Zachary Reese vs. José Medina

    — Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes

    — Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo

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    The highly anticipated UFC Fight Night event featuring a middleweight showdown between Jared Cannonier and Bruno Borralho is set to take place on November 13th. This exciting matchup has fight fans buzzing as both fighters are known for their explosive striking and knockout power.

    Cannonier, currently ranked #3 in the middleweight division, is coming off a dominant win over Kelvin Gastelum in his last fight. The former heavyweight has been on a tear in the middleweight division and is looking to solidify his status as a top contender with a win over Borralho.

    On the other hand, Borralho is a rising star in the UFC with an impressive record of 18-2. The Brazilian fighter is known for his aggressive fighting style and has finished 16 of his opponents by knockout. This will be Borralho’s toughest test to date, but he is confident in his abilities and believes he has what it takes to defeat Cannonier.

    In addition to the main event, the TUF 32 finale matchups are also set to deliver some exciting fights. The Ultimate Fighter season 32 features up-and-coming fighters from around the world competing for a UFC contract. The finale will showcase the best of the best from the season, with fighters looking to make a name for themselves in the sport.

    Overall, this Fight Night event promises to be action-packed with plenty of knockouts and exciting matchups. Whether you’re a die-hard MMA fan or just looking for some thrilling entertainment, this event is sure to deliver. Be sure to tune in on November 13th to catch all the action live.