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3w ago

Imavov Dominates Borralho at UFC Paris, Stakes Claim to Chimaev Title Shot

The lopsided decision reinforced his No. 2 ranking, intensifying pressure on the UFC to name Khamzat Chimaev’s next challenger.

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Nassourdine Imavov, UFC Paris, Results, Caio Borralho, UFC
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UFC Paris, Nassourdine Imavov, Caio Borralho, Results, UFC

Overview

  • Imavov won 50-45, 49-46, 49-46, controlling distance with clean boxing and stifling Caio Borralho’s offense over five rounds.
  • After the victory he told the Paris crowd, “I am next,” calling for a shot at middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
  • The event set a UFC record with nine knockout finishes, punctuating a card packed with early stoppages.
  • In the co-main event, Benoît Saint‑Denis submitted Maurício Ruffy via rear‑naked choke at 2:56 of Round 2, snapping Ruffy’s long win streak.
  • Modestas Bukauskas scored a last‑second elbow TKO of Paul Craig, who announced his retirement, and Ante Delija knocked out Marcin Tybura in 2:03 of Round 1; Performance of the Night bonuses went to Saint‑Denis, Mason Jones, Delija and Kaue Fernandes.