Is Caio Borralho coming back? Former middleweight champion claims he already has an opponent for his UFC return.

Caio Borralho is a highlight of the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC Brasil

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Dricus du Plessis He may be close to returning to the UFC octagon. Since losing the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) after being Dominated by Khamzat Shimaev At UFC 319, held in August 2025, fans and experts are questioning against whom and when the South African will return, doubts that, it seems, are close to being clarified.

During an appearance on the 'Fight Forecast' program, the former champion indicated that the announcement of his next fight is imminent. According to Dricus Du PlessisThe opponent and date should be determined within a few days, signaling that his return to the octagon is getting closer.

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"In about a week, my next fight and my opponent will be announced. It's time to go back there," said Dricos Du Plessis.

Dricus du Plessis may face Caio Borralho in the UFC.

Du Plessis focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Although he has remained secretive about his next fight, Dricus du Plessis may be on a collision course with Caio Borralho. After winning Ridder's Reinier At UFC 326, the Brazilian began targeting the South African as his next opponent. Since then, the two have exchanged taunts on social media, fueling speculation about a potential fight.

Caio Borralho tries to convince Dricus Du Plessis to fight him in the UFC.

Borralho at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS Caio Borralho reinforced the desire to face Dricus Du Plessis He emphasized that, in his opinion, the best fighters in the world need to face each other. In the Fighting Nerds athlete's view, a duel of that caliber would be fair to both the fans and the UFC itself.

“I would tell him that the best fighters in the world have to test themselves against each other. And we are among the best fighters in the world, and it's only fair for the fans, for the UFC, for those who enjoy the sport, that we also fight against each other, see who is the best and who wins,” he pointed out. Caio Borralho.

Check out Caio Borralho's exclusive interview for SUPER LUTAS.