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Imavov vs. Borralho Headlines UFC Paris With Title-Shot Stakes

Dana White says the winner enters consideration to challenge Khamzat Chimaev alongside the de Ridder–Hernandez victor.

(via Zuffa LLC)
Caio Borralho
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Overview

  • UFC Paris is set for Saturday, September 6 at Accor Arena in Paris with the main card streaming on ESPN+.
  • MyBookie lists Caio Borralho as a slight favorite over Nassourdine Imavov (-130 vs. +109).
  • Imavov arrives as the UFC’s No. 2 middleweight after a February TKO of Israel Adesanya, while Borralho is ranked No. 7 and unbeaten in the UFC at 7-0.
  • Imavov insists a win makes him the next challenger and questions Borralho’s résumé, calling the Brazilian “privileged.”
  • Borralho frames the bout as a No. 1 contender fight, says he expects the toughest test of his career, and notes prior training with Chimaev as he eyes a future title shot.