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Imavov Outclasses Borralho at UFC Paris to Press Claim for Middleweight Title Shot

The unanimous decision positions the French contender to challenge champion Khamzat Chimaev pending UFC matchmaking.

Pas de souci pour Benoît Saint Denis.
Le Français Nassourdine Imavov, le 6 septembre 2025 à l'Accor Arena de Paris, avant son combat contre le Brésilien Caio Borralho
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Overview

  • He defeated Caio Borralho by unanimous decision with scorecards of 50-45, 49-46, 49-46 in the UFC Paris 4 main event.
  • The bout took place at Paris’s Accor Arena, and Borralho entered as the No. 7 middleweight who had not lost in ten years, according to Le Parisien.
  • In his post-fight remarks, he declared, “I’m next,” following Dana White’s indication that the winner of this fight or the Oct. 18 De Ridder–Hernandez matchup would challenge Khamzat Chimaev.
  • He said he fought through significant foot pain from a suspected tendon issue but was satisfied with the performance.
  • The win adds to his recent surge that includes a February knockout of Israel Adesanya, reinforcing his case as the division’s leading contender.