VIDEO: Imavov abuses Portuguese in provocation to Caio Borralho before UFC Paris: 'find this chicken'

Caio Borralho (right) and Nassourdine Imavov (left) are in the main fight of the UFC Paris. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Nassourdine Imavov entered the game of provocations and abused creativity to attack Caio Borralho. The middleweights (up to 83,9kg) will face each other in the main fight of the UFC Paris, scheduled for September 6th. The information was confirmed via UFC social media. The Brazilian has not fought since August last year and was anxiously awaiting the scheduling of the fight.

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Borralho raises his voice in response to Imavov and says: 'I make the rules'

In a video released on the official pages of the Franco-Russian fighter, Imavov simulates a call to someone in Brazil and says, in Portuguese, 'find this Caio chicken for me'. Then, a boy comes into action looking for Borralho on the streets of Rio de Janeiro. At the end, the video makes fun of the fact that the Brazilian is sponsored by 'OnlyFans'. (see video below)

This is not an AI. See you soon Caillou ☠️ #bonnenuitcaillou pic.twitter.com/pmuHMeBqng

— Imavov Nassourdine (@imavov1) June 23, 2025

Caio Borralho vs Nassoudine Imavov at UFC Paris

Caio Borralho is the highest ranked Brazilian in the UFC middleweight division, occupying sixth place. The 32-year-old from Maranhão is undefeated in the organization, with an impressive seven wins in seven fights, the last of which was over the former title challenger Jared Cannonier, in August last year.

On the other hand, Imavov is ranked first. The 30-year-old Frenchman has five unbeaten fights, with one no contest and four wins, the last of which was over the former champion. Israel adesanya, by knockout, in February of this year.

With Caio Borralho e Nassourdine Imavov in the main fight, the UFC Paris takes place on September 6th, at the Accor Arena, in the French capital. The event has not yet had any other fights confirmed.

Caio Borralho's provocations had an effect

Caio Borralho spent the last few months campaigning for a fight against Nassourdine Imavov, publicly challenging his rival on multiple occasions. The Frenchman, however, seemed more interested in serving as a reserve for the division's title fight, between Dricus du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev, at UFC 319, in August, but changed his mind and agreed to star in the third edition of the UFC in the French capital.