Caio Borralho at the media day for the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC
The weather is already hot in Paris. The protagonist of the main fight of UFC Paris this Saturday (6), Caio Borralho He doesn't hide his confidence about the biggest challenge of his career so far. In an interview at the event's media day, the Brazilian assured that he has the ideal plan to overcome it. Nassourdine Imavov and leave the French capital with a resounding victory.
“What’s the plan? Just go in there and dominate Nassourdine Imavov "I'll do it as I always do with my opponents throughout my career. Maybe a good finish. I'm next for the title," declared the Brazilian, who currently occupies 6th place in the category rankings.
See too
Undefeated since his UFC debut, Caio has distinguished himself with his strategic play and solidity in the octagon. Against the Frenchman, the goal is to maintain his high level and maintain an aggressive pace from the opening seconds. According to him, constant pressure will be key to 'suffocating' Imavov and opening the way for a possible submission in the final rounds.
Imavov, in turn, arrives pumped up after knocking out Israel adesanya in February of this year, in one of the greatest achievements of his career. Born in Russia but based in France, the hometown athlete will have the overwhelming support of the local fans at the Accor Arena and promises to be ready for any scenario, whether fighting stand-up or on the ground.
Caio Borralho 'accepted' what Imavov didn't want…
It is worth remembering that Imavov refused the UFC's proposal to be the official reserve for the title fight between Dricus du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev, which happens in the UFC 319.
With the rejection, Borralho assumed the role of Plan B for the title. Now, with the two facing off, the winner of the Paris bout could very well establish himself as the next challenger to the middleweight throne.
You need login To comment.