Imavov UFC fight: Dominates Borralho, Eyes Chimaev Title Shot

Imavov UFC fight: Beats Borralho in Paris, secures fifth straight win, and challenges Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title. Nassourdine Imavov delivered a commanding performance against Caio Borralho at UFC Fight Night in Paris. The victory solidified his spot as a top contender in the middleweight division. He also openly challenged champion Khamzat Chimaev.

Fighting in front of his home crowd at Accor Arena, Imavov secured a unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46. This marked his fifth consecutive UFC win.

Imavov Controls the Octagon

From the opening bell, Imavov (20-4 MMA) dominated with precise striking and constant pressure. Borralho (17-2 MMA) struggled to execute his game plan. In fact, he failed to find openings despite having 62% of his wins by knockout or submission.

Although Imavov did not finish the fight, he remained confident. After the fight, he told the crowd:

Borralho Acknowledges Imavov’s Skill

The defeat marked Borralho’s first loss inside the UFC. However, he showed respect to his opponent. He called Imavov one of the toughest fighters he has faced.

Co-Headline Highlight: Saint Denis Submits Ruffy

In the co-main event, hometown favorite Benoit Saint Denis submitted Mauricio Ruffy with a rear-naked choke at 2:56 of the second round. This made Saint Denis (15-3 MMA) the first fighter to submit Ruffy (12-2 MMA). Consequently, Ruffy’s seven-fight winning streak, dating back to November 2019, came to an end. The crowd erupted as Saint Denis celebrated his victory.

Imavov Eyes UFC Middleweight Championship

With this win, Imavov proved he is a serious contender for the UFC middleweight title. Fans and analysts are watching closely to see if he will face Chimaev (15-0 MMA). Imavov’s striking precision, fight IQ, and composure make him a rising star.

Paris witnessed the beginning of what could be a thrilling title chase in the UFC middleweight division.