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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Nassourdine Imavov (16-4-0) and Caio Borralho (17-1-0) will clash on Friday night at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Imavov will enter the Octagon in a good mood, having secured his biggest UFC win to date against Israel Adesanya in February this year. The 30-year-old was unstoppable in that fight, defeating the former Middleweight champion via a KO/TKO kick. This was the fourth straight win for "The Sniper," a record he will be keen to extend on Friday night.
Caio Borralho, on the other hand, will be making his first appearance since defeating Jared Cannonier in August last year. The former Future FC champion hasn't lost a fight since joining the franchise via Dana White's Contender Series in 2021. At 32, "The Natural" will be keen to earn his first title shot in the Middleweight division. He's currently the #8 fighter in the official UFC Middleweight rankings.
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Nassourdine Imavov - Caio Borralho Key Points
- Caio Borralho won his last nine UFC fights.
- The fight ended via decision in four of the last seven Imavov bouts.
- The fight ended via decision in five of the last seven Borralho bouts.
- The fight went the distance in four of the last six Borralho bouts.
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Our Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho Prediction
Both fighters have almost identical abilities, making this one of the most anticipated bouts in Paris. In fact, bookmakers expect a close contest, with Borralho being the slight -130 betting favorite. He boasts better grappling skills, thanks to his Sambo background, and is undoubtedly an elite defensive fighter. However, Imavov may look to cancel out Borralho's grappling attacks by unleashing his impressive striking skills. Imavov can send powerful punches and kicks that may favor him if his opponent remains on his feet. However, Borralho's durability should give him the edge.
Our prediction for Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho: Caio Borralho to win via decision.
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