Images show Caio Borralho looking downcast after his defeat to Maurício Ruffy at UFC Paris; see

Caio Borralho watch the fight Mauricio Ruffy No. UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Last Saturday night (6), in UFC Paris, was tough for the Brazilians from the Fighting Nerds team. Even before entering the octagon to face Nassourdine Imavov in the co-main fight of the event, Caio Borralho he experienced an emotionally heavy moment behind the scenes, as he watched up close the defeat of his compatriot and training partner, Maurício Ruffy.

Images released on his official YouTube channel, backstage at the Accor Arena, show the fighter visibly down after Luffy's setback, finished by Benoit Saint-Denis in the second round. Sitting silently, with a grim expression, Caio showed emotional distress after seeing his friend succumb in his third fight for the organization.

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Minutes later, it was Borralho's turn to enter the fray in front of the French crowd. Facing the on-fire Imavov, the Brazilian struggled to impose his game and ended up losing by unanimous decision, suffering his first defeat in the UFC and moving away from the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg), which belongs to Khamzat Shimaev.

Fighting Nerds' losing streak on the French night raised alarm bells. On social media, the team released a statement acknowledging the difficult situation and reinforcing its commitment to the growth and development of its athletes. A representative of the São Paulo team, Jean Silva makes main fight against Diego lopes this Saturday (13), at Night UFC.

Images show Caio Borralho looking downcast after his defeat to Maurício Ruffy at UFC Paris; see