Caio Borralho He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC middleweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Caio Borralho can take a big step towards the UFC middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg). The Brazilian, who is scheduled to face Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC Paris, was confirmed as the official replacement for the main event of the UFC 319, between Khamzat Shimaev e Dricus Du Plessis, scheduled for August 16, in Chicago.
The announcement was made via a video posted on Instagram, coming shortly after his rival, Imavov, publicly stated that he would be the UFC's choice. Taking advantage of the moment, Borralho mocked the Frenchman in the post and made it clear that he is always available.
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“Whenever the UFC calls, I will answer and be ready! See you in Chicago.” he wrote Caio Borralho next to a fire emoji.
Excited about the possibility of taking center stage at the event, the Fighting Nerds representative also sent a direct message to the two protagonists of the night, reinforcing his desire to take one of their places, if necessary.
“Dricus and Chimaev, if you want to rest… I’m ready to fight!!!”, concluded the Fighting Nerds representative.
In addition to Caio Borralho, Fighting Nerds is guaranteed on the UFC 319 card
Case Caio Borralho no need to take action in UFC 319, the Fighting Nerds team will already be very well represented in Chicago. This is because Carlos Prates is scheduled to face Geoff neal in a duel that should have happened in UFC 314. At the time, the American was injured and was replaced by Ian Gary, who ended up defeating 'Fumante' at UFC Kansas.
Caio Borralho reveals detailed study to face Imavov at UFC Paris
Caio Borralho (right) and Nassourdine Imavov (left) are in the main fight of the UFC Paris. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Inactive since August 2024, Caio Borralho has always been with Nassourdine Imavov on his radar. The Brazilian said he has been studying Russian for almost a year, based in France, and knows his patterns and movements well.
“I’ve been studying him for almost a year. This is the fight I wanted and it’s already well mapped out. We’re finalizing the details of the patterns and movements he makes. He’s very good, we’re talking about the highest level of the sport. He’s number one, he knocked out Adesanya. He’s a good athlete, fast, confident, and his greatest quality is his speed. In the fight, it will depend on how I position myself so as not to get scared by his speed and gradually take away his energy. There are five rounds, which favors my style, and I’m really excited to make him give up in front of his people,” he said. Caio Borralho to Ag Fight.
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