Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho in the evening fight of the UFC gala in Paris

Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho in the evening fight of the UFC gala in Paris. The skirmish between the middle category fighters did not thrill the audience.

Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho met in the evening fight of the UFC gala in Paris. The duel was contracted for five rounds in the middleweight division limit. Dana White said that if one of the fighters finishes the duel in an impressive way then he will be considered as Khamzat Khimaev‘s opponent.

Nassourdine Imavov knocked out Israel Adesanya in his last appearance which allowed him to make a big jump in the rankings. When it seemed that he would be a sure contender for the winner of the Du Plessis vs Chimaev fight UFC matchmakers made the decision to match the Frenchman against Caio Borralho.

A quiet start to the clash of the evening of the gala in Paris. A lot of touchdowns by both fighters and a lot of kicks for recognition. Caio Borralho was the first to try to move the fight to the mat, however, it was an extremely unsuccessful attempt, which was not successful even after hooking. Imavov’s good wrestling defense. The Brazilian brings out a strong kick to the torso. Nassourdine responds with a good uppercut. Short-circuit in the middle of the octagon, another clipping attempt by Borralho. The fighters are losing a lot of strength to the clinch, however, it is not something that is pleasing to the eye.

Great combination from Nassourdine Imavov, who seems to be more composed and calmer in this fight. Imavov hits a good combination in the middle of the octagon. Borralho changes position for a moment, but it doesn’t do much. Nassourdine brings out an accurate punch to the Brazilian’s torso. Backfist attack by Imavov, who minimally misses. Another very weak attempt to get down to his feet by Caio Borralho. Imavov defends his opponent’s offensive wrestling attacks with ease. Nassourdine Imavov hits a strong right to which Borralho responds with a good right.

Nassourdine Imavov hit again and again and Caio Borralho looked wired. The Brazilian clinched for a moment, used a bit of dirty boxing to survive. Borralho attacks with a knee and hits the Frenchman’s crotch protector. Nassourdine Imavov has five minutes to himself. The clash resumes and Imavov immediately hits his opponent’s torso. Caio successfully countered his rival’s attack and hit with a long straight. For a change, now it is the Frenchman who nicely countered the Brazilian’s offensive boxing strikes. Borralho every time he enters wrestling he loses everything he has previously worked out. Imavov easily defends all attempts to bring him down. Caio finishes the round with two accurate punches after nice boxing actions.

A good elbow on the part of the Frenchman. Another similar action from the home team representative. Nassourdine Imavov again hits with an elbow. Imavov begins to impose more pressure and hit more often which makes Borralho again try to escape to wrestling and grappling. Once again, however, this does not bring any positives. Two good right hands from Caio’s side. Nassourdine immediately responds by bringing out the punches with a repeat of the action.

Nassourdine Imavov hit with a strong long straight, to which Borralho responded with a combination of two punches. The fighters did not get into exchanges, and the audience in the hall began to whistle due to the inactivity of both fighters. Unfortunately, the fight is interrupted after the Frenchman put his finger in his opponent’s eye. Fortunately, we have a resumption of the action although referee Marc Goddard gave a warning. Two minutes before the end of the fight Caio made another unsuccessful attempt to move the fight to the mat. A strong end to the fight, which was undoubtedly won by the Frenchman. Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho by unanimous decision of the judges.