UFC on ESPN 62: How to watch Jared Cannonier vs. Caio…

UFC on ESPN 62: How to watch Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho, start time, Las Vegas fight card, odds, more

After a trip to Australia, the UFC is back on its home turf this week with a pair of ranked middleweights at the top of the lineup.

Here’s how to watch UFC on ESPN 62 with 185-pounders in the headlining spot, plus women’s strawweights in the co-feature.

Broadcast and streaming info

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UFC on ESPN 62 has a main card that starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+. The preliminary card streams on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET.

Stay tuned to MMA Junkie for further broadcast details this week.

Main event: Jared Cannonier

Jared Cannonier looks out over the crowd before the start of his middleweight main bout against Nassourdine Imavov at the UFC Fight Night mixed martial arts event Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

Record: 17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC
Opponent: Caio Borralho (16-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Marvin Vettori, Sean Strickland, Derek Brunson, Kelvin Gastelum, Jack Hermansson, Anderson Silva
Misc.: Here’s a crazy stat: In his 17 UFC fights, nine of Cannonier’s opponents have been past or future UFC champions or title challengers.

Main event: Caio Borralho

May 4, 2024; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL; Paul Craig (red gloves) fights Caio Borralho (blue gloves) during UFC 301 at Rio Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

Record: 16-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC
Opponent: Jared Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Key wins: Paul Craig, Abus Magomedov
Misc.: The 31-year-old Brazilian doesn’t have the same strength of schedule as Cannonier has had, but he’s been impressive since a pair of DWCS wins got him into the UFC. This is easily his biggest test yet.

UFC debut: Ryan Loder

Record: 6-1
Opponent: Rob Valentin (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Misc.: 33-year-old Californian has four of his six wins by knockout.

UFC debut: Rob Valentin

Record: 10-3
Opponent: Ryan Loder (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Misc.: The 29-year-old Swiss fighter cuts an imposing figure. His nickname is “Robzilla.” After a 3-0 2023, he has a highly touted UFC debut.

UFC debut: Jose Medina

Record: 11-3
Opponent: Zach Reese (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Division: Middleweight
Misc.: Medina lost to Magomed Gadzhiyasulov on DWCS in 2023, but he’ll get a UFC shot his next time out anyway. The 33-year-old Bolivian had six straight wins before his DWCS setback.