Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho
Accor Arena, Paris, France
07.09.2025, 00:30
Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho: Prediction and odds on the Match on 07 September, 2025
This Sunday at UFC Fight Night, in the Middleweight Division, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho will face off in the octagon, aiming to impress fans once again. Scheduled as the Main Event (fight 14 of 14) under the 185 lbs (83.9 kg) weight class, this match is expected to be highly exciting. It will take place at the Accor Arena, Paris, France. Caio Borralho is coming into this match from a five-match winning streak, while Nassourdine Imavov has won four and lost one in the last five matches. Who will win this encounter? Here at Telecom Asia, we take a look at the match’s preview and offer free betting opportunities.
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Nassourdine Imavov (16-4-1 NC) has become one of the top strikers in the middleweight division. He’s shown he can handle the pressure of main events, having fought multiple five-round bouts against elite competition. His Sambo background gives him excellent takedown defense, crucial for neutralizing Borralho's wrestling. When standing, Imavov’s jab, counter-punching, and use of knees and elbows in tight spaces make him hard to outpoint. Imavov started his UFC career with a 3-1 record after his debut win over Jordan Williams in October 2020. He was scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum in January 2023, but Gastelum withdrew, and Sean Strickland stepped in on short notice, with the fight taking place at light heavyweight. Strickland won by unanimous decision. Imavov has fought four times since then, with a no-contest result against Chris Curtis in June 2023 due to a clash of heads. In February 2024, he defeated Roman Dolidze by majority decision in the main event. In June 2024, he scored a TKO win over former UFC middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier in a Fight Night main event.
Nassourdine Imavov`s Strength
Nassourdine Imavov boxes out of an orthodox stance, possesses good boxing with good punching power. He has a strong chin, takedown defense with a good ground game.
Caio Borralho's recent form
Caio Borralho (17-1) has been perfect in the UFC since 2022, with a 7-0 record. After two wins on Dana White's Contender Series, Borralho most recently defeated Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision. Standing 6-foot-1 with a 75-inch reach, he thrives when chaining takedowns and mixing strikes with level changes. Even without securing a submission, his control time and ability to tire opponents out make him a threat over five rounds. Borralho’s strategy should be to apply pressure, close the distance, and force Imavov into defensive positions. Borralho, who was 8-1-0-1 when he first fought on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021, earned a contract after a first-round TKO win at light heavyweight in October. In his UFC debut in April 2022, he scored a technical decision after an illegal knee left his opponent unable to continue. Since then, Borralho has faced tougher competition, most recently knocking out Paul Craig in the second round in May 2024. He followed that with a decision win over Jared Cannonier in his first UFC main event, earning "Fight of the Night" honors.
Caio Borralho`s Strength
Caio Borralho boxes from a southpaw stance with good boxing. He is a brazilian Jit-jitsu black belt holder an a hard puncher.
Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho Betting Insights, Tips & Odds
- Caio Borralho, the captain of the Fighting Nerds, will seek a title opportunity this Saturday when he faces the French fighter Nassourdine Imavov as a visitor. The Brazilian fought twice in Contender Series and has achieved 7 wins since arriving in UFC.
- Both have had impressive UFC runs, but Imavov has shown much more against significantly tougher competition. Imavov has a 78% takedown defense and was able to hold Brendan Allen to only one takedown, defending 9/10 attempts. He has also proven to be one of the sharpest strikers in the division, with his masterful wins over Dolidze, Cannonier, and his KO of Adesanya.
Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho Expert Betting Tip
Nassourdine Imavov aims for his fifth straight win as he headlines UFC Paris this weekend. Both fighters are well-rounded, but Borralho seems slightly more polished and has had more success in later rounds. This fight is expected to be close, with no clear advantage for either fighter in their respective styles. The striking department will be key in this matchup. Borralho remains undefeated in the UFC, though his best win was a decision over Jared Cannonier, where he took significant damage. This makes the fight unpredictable. The safest bet is over 1.5 rounds, and a separate bet on the fight going the distance could be worth considering. If choosing a moneyline victory, Borralho is a solid pick, given his impressive 14-win streak. He’s currently the hottest fighter in terms of wins heading into this matchup.
Our First prediction is W2 to win at 1.72 odds on 1xbet
Our Second Prediction is a W2 to win by decision or Technical Decision with odds at 2.37 odds on bet365
Our third prediction is Fight to go the distance (yes) at 1.60 odds on Betway
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