Caio Borralho explains his mindset for arriving strong at UFC Paris after a double weight cut: 'Champions are made of this'

Caio Borralho is a Brazilian standout in the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)

Caio Borralho needs to accomplish something unprecedented in his career to reach the UFC middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) title fight. The nerd was chosen as a reserve in the main event of UFC 319, held last Saturday (16), and needed to do the category weight cut, even without stepping into the octagon. Now, he is scheduled to face Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC Paris, scheduled for September 6, in a duel that could guarantee the number one contender status.

In an interview with Fight Pass, Caio Borralho highlighted his champion mentality and emphasized the importance of taking risks and seeking big challenges. The Nerd stated that he is fully recovered from his weight cut and has a complete plan to prepare for the fight in UFC Paris.

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"Champions are made of this: taking risks, seeking the greatest challenges, and conquering everything. I made weight very well, recovered quickly, and I'm already planning everything for the rest of the camp, heading to Paris in 11 days," he said. Caio Borralho.

Even though I didn't cut weight twice in such a short space of time, Caio Borralho He explained that everything is well controlled, without exaggeration, and that now the focus is to maintain a proper diet and intense training to arrive in Paris ready to face a five-round fight.

"Not in three weeks. The longest I've ever been is five weeks between fights. Everything's going great: I made weight one pound under, which is my title weight; now I'll have another pound to make, so it's all good. Now I just need to maintain a proper diet, train hard, and arrive in Paris flying for this five-round fight of pure intelligence," continued the Fighting Nerds representative.

Caio Borralho wants to leave no doubt that he will be the next title challenger

In case of victory against Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho can secure the status of number one contender in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). The nerd emphasized his recent record, with seven wins, and stated that he wants to achieve another victory in Paris to firmly establish himself as the next challenger.

"I've won seven, all against tough opponents. I've earned three bonuses in my last four fights. I took on Cannonier and did what no one else has done to him: I stayed close to him and knocked him out. He should have been knocked out right there, but the referee didn't see it that way. I knew I deserved it, I knew I was in the lead. I know I need another win; I have to get to Paris and show why I'm the next challenger. I'll do that and represent Brazil once again," concluded Borralho.

The middleweight title race has become one of the most competitive in the UFC. In addition to Caio Borralho e Nassourdine Imavov, the division has Khamzat Shimaev, which dethroned Dricus Du Plessis No. UFC 319, Reinier DeRidder, which is on a four-game winning streak, and anthony hernandez, with eight consecutive triumphs.