Nassourdine Imavov delivered a methodical performance to defeat Caio Borralho by unanimous decision at UFC Paris, establishing himself as the leading contender for newly crowned middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev’s first title defense. The Frenchman’s victory ended Borralho’s impressive 16-fight unbeaten streak and marked another statement win in his push toward championship gold.
Caio Borralho vs Nassourdine Imavov
The September 6 main event at Accor Arena carried significant implications for the 185-pound division, with many viewing it as a number-one-contender’s bout. Both fighters entered with momentum – Imavov riding a four-fight winning streak including a knockout victory over former champion Israel Adesanya, while Borralho had remained undefeated since 2015.