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5d ago

UFC Paris Live: Imavov vs. Borralho Headline Middleweight Title Eliminator

The winner is positioned to challenge new champion Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight belt.

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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

  • Fight Night is underway at Accor Arena in Paris with the card streaming on ESPN+, following prelims at noon ET and a main card beginning at 3 p.m. ET.
  • Patricio Pitbull vs. Losene Keita was removed from the lineup after Keita’s weight-cut issues led to a late cancellation.
  • Prelims delivered a flurry of finishes, including Ante Delija by first-round KO, Kaue Fernandes by TKO via leg kicks, Sam Patterson by first-round TKO, Robert Bryczek by third-round TKO, Rinat Fakhretdinov by sub-minute TKO, and Sam Hughes by rear-naked choke at 1:58 of Round 2.
  • DraftKings odds listed Caio Borralho as a slight favorite over Nassourdine Imavov (-135 to +114) ahead of the main event.
  • Media reports estimated, not officially confirmed, that Imavov could earn about $500,000 and Borralho between $250,000 and $350,000 for the headliner.