UFC on ESPN 62 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). UFC on ESPN 62 (ESPN/ESPN+) takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) takes on Caio Borralho (16-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) in the main event. In the co-feature, Angela Hill (17-13 MMA, 12-13 UFC) meets Tabatha Ricci (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) in a women’s strawweight bout. Plus, there are two Season 32 finals of “The Ultimate Fighter.”
Follow along with our round-by-round updates and official results beginning at approximately 7 p.m. ET for the prelims on ESPN/ESPN+ and 10 p.m. ET for the main card on ESPN+.
Enjoy the fights, everyone.
Jose Medina vs. Zach Reese
Round 1 – They touch ’em up, and Medina fires off a fast left. Reese charges forward with strikes, sending Medina into the fence for an early big moment. Medina gets away. Reese closes in and gets a takedown. Big ground and pound from Reese now, opening up a cut on Medina. Reese adjusts and keeps throwing punches. Medina works up to his feet as Reese punches. Reese lifts and dumps Medina, but he’s back to his feet quickly and breaks free. Reese lands another clean shot. Huge kick to the body from Reese and Medina retreats. Reese swarms, but Medina somehow gets a takedown. Reese grabs a choke, using it to roll Medina over and take top position. Reese stands, and Medina takes his time getting back up. Reese is back on the hunt with strikes, missing with a jumping knee at the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Reese.
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Records: Medina (11-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC), Reese (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Dan Miragliotta
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MAIN CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET)
- Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho
- Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci
- Ryan Loder vs. Rob Valentin – TUF 32 middleweight final
- Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos – TUF 32 featherweight final
- Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales
- Gerald Meerschaert vs. Edmen Shahbazyan
PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 7 p.m. ET)
- Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall
- Jose Medina vs. Zach Reese
- Viacheslav Borshchev def. James Llontop via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
- Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
- Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:02
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop
Round 1 – Borshchev opens the action with a pair of leg kicks. They clash shins throwing kicks at the same time. They clinch up momentarily, but both just miss with short strikes. Llontop rips a hard left to the body. Borshchev pumps out a left jab. Llontop kicks to the body. Borshchev gets in a push kick to midsection. Borshchev lands a powerful right hand at the end of a combo. A head kick follows, but it’s partially blocked. Llontop digs with a solid leg kick. Two more follow, both very solid. Borshchev kicks to the body. Llontop responds with one to the legs. Borshchev cracks with a short left uppercut. Borshchev gets poked in the eyeD, but the referee doesn’t immediately pause the fight, and Llontop rushes in with strikes. Finally, the ref intervenes. The cageside doctor comes in for a check, and clears the fight to continue. There’s short time left, and they exchange strikes before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Borshchev.
Round 2 – Llontop comes out firing, but gets tripped up. Borshchev looks to capitalize, but Llontop is able to quickly gather himself and reset. Borshchev lands a solid right. Llontop lands a leg kick and then rips a punch to the body. Borshchev gets in a leg kick. Llontop responds with one of his own. Borshchev steps in with a nice knee to the body. A moment later, Borshchev rips a hard punch to the body. Llontop lands a right in an exchange. More punches to the body by Borshchev. Just 30 seconds to go, and Borshchev attempts a wild spinning kick, taking himself off balance. Llontop connects with a solid left and a knee.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Borshchev.
Round 3 – Borshchev fires off a high kick that gets partially blocked. Llontop fires back, but Borshchev counters nicely with a left hand. A nice body-head combo by Borshchev. Llontop steps in with a knee and Borshchev lands counters. Llontop lands a sold 1-2 as Borshchev gets off balance. Borshchev kicks to the body. A spinning backfist from Borshchev misses. The action heats up as they both connect with punches and kicks. A head kick from Borshchev lands. Llontop responds with strikes. Three punches from Llontop now. Borshchev shoots in but gets easily shaken off. Llontop continues to push forward with punches. Another wild kick attempt from Borshchev before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Llontop, but the fight goes to Borshchev, 29-28.
Result: Viacheslav Borshchev def. James Llontop via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27)
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Records: Borshchev (8-4-1 MMA, 3-3-1 UFC), Llontop (14-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC)
Division: Lightweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes
Round 1 – Cavalcanti offers a few early jabs. Nunes catches a kick and fires off a hard counter punch. Cavalcanti circles, continuing to work behind the left jab. Nunes fires off an inside leg kick, but Cavalcanti counters with a kick to the body and a fast punch. Cavalcanti keeps pawing out the left, keeping the distance, and lights up Nunes with a sharp 1-2. Nunes starts to respond with punches as she charges forward. Nunes is connecting well now as she backs up Cavalcanti. Big hooks continue from Nunes. Cavalcanti circles back to the center to slow things. Cavalcanti sneaks in a sharp right hand. Nunes blitzes forward with punches before the horn.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Cavalcanti.
Round 2 – Leg kicks from Cavalcanti start it off, and Nunes charges forward with punches. Cavalcanti hunts for an opening behind the pawing left as she circles. Nunes connects with an overhand left. Another solid punch from Nunes gets through. Outside leg kick from Cavalcanti and a right straight to the jaw. Cavalcanti fires off another right. A combination follows, ending with another right. An eye poke from Nunes as Cavalcanti lands pauses the fight. The replay shows a clean punch and the fight quickly resumes. Nunes darts in with a left hand. Turning up the pressure in the closing seconds, Nunes charges forward, looking for a home for punches as Cavalcanti evades.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Cavalcanti.
Round 3 – Nunes puts the pressure on early, trying to connect with a big left hand. A heated exchange of punches now. Both land big shots. Cavalcanti gets back to light-footed circling as she offers single strikes. Nunes closes in with a big left and eats a counter uppercut. Cavalcanti goes for a head kick and takes herself off her feet. Nunes tries to close in for ground and pound, but Cavalcanti is able to get back to her feet quickly. Two minutes left. Nunes blitzes forward, but Cavalcanti narrowly escapes. A front kick to the body from Cavalcanti. Nunes gets an overhand left around the guard. Cavalcanti lands a 1-2 as Nunes comes forward in the final exchanges.
MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9 for Cavalcanti, giving her the fight 30-27.
Result: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Josiane Nunes via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 27-30)
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Records: Cavalcanti (7-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Nunes (10-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Division: Women’s bantamweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Mark Smith
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Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo
Round 1 – They touch gloves and Leonardo starts pressuring forward. Wang circles on the outside, touching with punches and kicks. A hard outside leg kick for Wang. Inside kick follows. Wang looks for a push kick. She sits on a left hand and then, BANG! The right hand behind it sleeps Leonardo for the walkoff KO! Wow!
WANG CONG GETS THE K.O. ONE MINUTE INTO HER UFC DEBUT 💥#UFCVegas96 pic.twitter.com/beveOJwClH
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 24, 2024
Result: Wang Cong def. Victoria Leonardo via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 1:02
Recap: UFC on ESPN 62 video: Wang Cong makes good on ‘Joker’ threat, smokes Victoria Leonardo
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Records: Wang (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC), Leonardo (9-6 MMA, 1-4 UFC)
Division: Women’s flyweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Chris Tognoni
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