Caio Borralho is coming off a victory over Jared Cannonier in August 2024. | Getty/UFC Caio Borralho was not surprised by the result of the UFC 319 headliner. With the experience of having trained with Khamzat Chimaev in Sweden for one month,

The main event of UFC Vancouver in October will pit Reinier de Ridder against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez, potentially offering a clue to Khamzat Chimaev ’s first challenger for the middleweight title.

Nassourdine Imavov confirms he declined the UFC 319 title fight backup slot, but says it was for quality reasons. With his UFC Fight Night 258 main event on the horizon, Imavov (16-4 MMA, 8-2 UFC) doesn't see much reward in traveling across the world, battling jet lag and cutting weight, only to likely not even fight in the end.

Nassourdine Imavov is poking fun at Caio Borralho, the backup for the UFC 319 headliner. Dricus Du Plessis will look to defend his middleweight title against Khamzat Chimaev in the main event at UFC 319 on Saturday at the United Center in Chicago.

Following his impressive second-round knockout of ‘The Last Stylebender’ in February, Imavov was eager to get back to work. Speaking with MMA Junkie, the Dagestani revealed what inspired him to ask for a fight against Borralho in ‘The City of Light.’

Caio Borralho is making waves in the UFC middleweight division, recently securing a victory over Jared Cannonier and positioning himself as a formidable contender. His confidence stems not only from his recent successes but also from an intimate understanding of his potential rival,

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Whittaker (26-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) lost a split decision to Reinier de Ridder (21-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) last week in the UFC on ABC 9 main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The former UFC champion lost two straight for the first time at middleweight, and is no longer ranked in the top five.

Caio Borralho, fresh off his victory over Jared Cannonier in August 2024, has positioned himself as a formidable contender in the middleweight division, particularly in relation to Khamzat Chimaev. This article delves into Borralho's recent performances,