In eagerly anticipated fights set to take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, the main card for UFC on ESPN 62 is shaping up to be a thrilling event for MMA fans. With former title challenger Jared Cannonier headlining the lineup, the staff members at MMA Junkie have weighed in with their predictions and analysis for the upcoming matches.

In the middleweight division, Jared Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) will face off against Caio Borralho (16-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC). Cannonier, ranked No. 7, will certainly be looking to make a strong statement in this fight. However, Borralho, ranked No. 11, has been on an impressive winning streak, going 5-0 in his last five fights. The odds currently favor Borralho, with Cannonier listed as the underdog.

Angela Hill (17-13 MMA, 12-13 UFC) and Tabatha Ricci (10-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) are set to clash in the women's strawweight division. Both fighters have had success recently, with Hill boasting a 4-1 record in her past five fights, while Ricci also holds a 4-1 record. Ricci, ranked No. 11, has a slight advantage in the odds, but Hill has shown her resilience in previous fights, making this matchup an exciting one to watch.

Kaan Ofli (11-2-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will make his UFC debut against Mairon Santos (14-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) in the featherweight division. Ofli comes into the fight with an impressive five-fight winning streak, while Santos holds a 4-1 record in his last five fights. Despite Ofli's strong record, Santos is favored to win this bout.

Ryan Loder (6-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and Rob Valentin (10-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will face off in the middleweight division. Both fighters hold identical 4-1 records in their last five fights. Valentin, the slight favorite, will be looking to secure a victory in his UFC debut, while Loder aims to continue his winning streak.

Neil Magny (29-11 MMA, 22-10 UFC) will take on the undefeated Michael Morales (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in the welterweight division. While Magny has a wealth of experience in the UFC, Morales has been on a remarkable winning streak, going 5-0 in his last five fights. Despite being considered the underdog, Morales is heavily favored to emerge victorious.

Gerald Meerschaert (36-17 MMA, 11-9 UFC) and Edmen Shahbazyan (13-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) will square off in the middleweight division. Meerschaert has seen mixed results in his past five fights, whereas Shahbazyan holds a similar record. Shahbazyan is the favorite in this matchup, but Meerschaert should not be underestimated.

While the preliminary fights do not count towards the standings, the staff members at MMA Junkie have also made predictions. Some notable picks include Dennis Buzukja over Francis Marshall, Zach Reese over Jose Medina, and Victoria Leonardo over Wang Cong.

As the UFC returns to its home base in Las Vegas, the anticipation for UFC on ESPN 62 is at an all-time high. With intriguing matchups and various predictions, the event promises to deliver an unforgettable night of MMA action. MMA fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see how the fights unfold.