O UFC 312, scheduled for February 2025, can count on the participation of Caio Borralho in an unusual way. The Brazilian, who has been gaining prominence in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), revealed in an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS who is optimistic about the possibility of being chosen as a reserve fighter for the fight between Dricus du Plessis e Sean Strickland, valid for the title dispute in the category up to 83,9 kg.
In a scenario where most of the top 5 athletes in the division already have fights scheduled, Borralho believes that his entry as a reserve is a viable option. Israel Adesanya and Nassourdine Imavov , two of the biggest names in the category, have fights scheduled, which prevents them from being scheduled to fight at the event. Robert Whittaker , another giant of the middleweight division, is out of action due to an injury, which further reduces the alternatives for the reserve fighter spot.
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“I think so, because the others there who are in the top 5, 6, are two with scheduled fights, which are Adesanya and Imavov, they will fight with others, they cannot be reserves. And Whittaker is injured, so he cannot be reserves”, stated Borralho.
Furthermore, Caio carefully analyzes the fight between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland . According to the Brazilian, the American stands out for his experience and more complete fighting style. However, he warned about the danger of the current champion's heavy hands, which could change the course of the fight at any moment.
“He has more game, he has more time to react. You have to be careful with some of Dricus’ hands, which are very strong, I think he has a very heavy hand. He’s beating everyone, this time I’m going against him again,” he concluded.
Caio Borralho remains undefeated in the UFC since his debut in 2021, when he won twice in the Contender Series and was signed by the organization. Since then, he has accumulated seven consecutive victories inside the octagon. In total, the athlete's record stands at 17 wins, one loss, and one "no contest".
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