Caio Borralho Eyes UFC Title Shot After Paris Main Event
The spotlight is back on Caio Borralho, and for good reason. The Brazilian middleweight, nicknamed “The Natural,” has been on a tear inside the UFC, and now he’s preparing for what could be the defining moment of his career. After more than a year away from competition, Borralho is set to face Nassourdine Imavov in Paris, a matchup that many believe could determine the next title contender in the middleweight division.
Borralho comes into this fight riding an impressive 17-fight unbeaten streak, with his last defeat all the way back in 2015 during just his second professional bout. Since then, he’s steadily built a reputation as one of the most versatile and dangerous fighters at 185 pounds. His last outing against Jared Cannonier in August 2024 went the full 25 minutes, but Borralho walked away with the victory, marking his seventh straight UFC win. That performance alone reinforced his status as someone who belongs at the top of the division.
Now, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Khamzat Chimaev recently capturing the middleweight title from Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319, the division feels wide open with fresh opportunities. Borralho knows that this fight in Paris is his chance to stake his claim. In fact, just weeks ago, he weighed in as the backup fighter for the title bout in Chicago, signaling to the UFC and fans alike that he’s ready whenever the call comes.
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This fight with Imavov hasn’t come together overnight. According to Borralho, it had been offered months ago during International Fight Week, but delays kept it from happening until now. For him, the timing is perfect. He respects Imavov’s abilities and ranking, but he sees this as the exact kind of test he needs to prove he’s the rightful next challenger for the belt. As Borralho himself has said, he doesn’t want easy fights—he wants to dominate the best.
What makes Borralho so dangerous is his well-rounded skill set. He’s shown sharp striking against fighters like Paul Craig, displayed toughness and control in long battles like the Cannonier fight, and continues to evolve his wrestling and grappling. He believes his versatility and constant pressure will be too much for Imavov to handle in a five-round main event. In his own words, the plan is to start smart, pick up the pace, and finish the job in the fourth round.
Of course, Imavov is no easy opponent. The Frenchman has found new momentum at middleweight, winning four straight fights, including a stunning stoppage over former champion Israel Adesanya earlier this year. That sets up a clash of streaks—Borralho’s unbeaten run against Imavov’s surge in form.
As fight night approaches, Borralho is embracing the energy of competing in enemy territory. With his teammates also competing on the same card, he feels momentum on his side. And if he delivers the performance he’s promising, he could be walking straight into a long-awaited UFC title shot.
Paris is set to witness more than just a fight—it may be the night Caio Borralho cements his place as the future of the middleweight division.
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