Overview

• The winner is widely reported to move into position to challenge new middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev.
• Duelbits lists Caio Borralho as a slight favorite at -128 over Nassourdine Imavov at +104, with elite fighters’ predictions split.
• A near-altercation at the ceremonial weigh-ins involved Carlos Prates and Imavov’s agent, according to video and onsite reports.
• Imavov enters ranked No. 2 after a February TKO of Israel Adesanya, while Borralho is No. 7 and unbeaten in the UFC.
• The event streams on ESPN+ from Accor Arena, with prelims at noon ET and the main card at 3 p.m. ET.