Caio Borralho denies Reinier de Ridder's negative reputation and predicts a tough fight at UFC 326.

Borralho backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/caioborralho

In search of a return to the win column, Caio Borralho will Ridder's Reinier on the opposite side of the octagon on the main card of UFC 326, in a middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg). Even with a good performance in the loss to Nassourdine Imavov A few months ago, the Brazilian landed in Las Vegas aware of the need to prove he's still one of the division's promising talents. In this context, he knows that imposing his will against RDR won't be easy, even though his rival's reputation isn't the best. The Maranhão native spoke about the subject in an interview with the American website 'MMA Junkie' this Wednesday (25).

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On a collision course with the former One Championship champion, the Fighting Nerds representative rejected the common criticisms leveled against the Dutchman. Since his defeat to Brendan allenRidder has become the target of allegations regarding his low resilience. According to Borralho, this sentiment should result in a great performance from his opponent.

I hope to see the best. Ridder's Reinier "That's something the world has already seen. He took the rest he needed, but beyond that, he's coming to prove something to the world, and something to himself, that he doesn't give up, and that kind of thing has great inner power. So, I think he'll come into this fight very well, very well prepared, and that's what I need, that's what I want, to beat the best at their best. I think it will be a great fight and this victory will be even bigger and better," he stated.

Caio Borralho is still seen as a UFC prospect.

Caio Borralho at the media day for the UFC Paris. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

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Ranked seventh and eighth in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), Borralho and Ridder are experiencing similar situations in the world's biggest MMA event. Both were undefeated in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) until the last round, when they were defeated by... Nassourdine Imavov e Brendan allen, respectively. In this context, the next duel could very likely end the loser's title aspirations.