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Nassourdine Imavov set to fight Caio Borralho in UFC Paris main event in September

Surging middleweight stars, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are set to battle it out later this year in the main event of UFC Paris, with the duo vying to emerge at the likely next contender for the divisional crown.

Imavov, who holds the number one rank at the middleweight limit, earned his slot atop the division with an impressive second round knockout win over former two-time champion, Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC Fight Night Riyadh at the beginning of this year.

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Nassourdine Imavov set to fight Caio Borralho in UFC Paris main event in September 2

As for Brazilian star, Borralho, the current number six ranked contender — has so far enjoyed a stunning seven-fight winning spree since his move from the Contender Series back in 2021.