Caio Borralho News
WATCH | UFC champ Alex Pereira and middleweight contender Caio Borralho trade shots in sparring
BJ Penn Staff - January 7, 2025
UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is staying sharp between fights by sparring with one of the best middleweights in MMA at the moment: his fellow Brazilian, Caio Borralho. Pereira shared some footage from his tense sparring rounds with Borralho on social media. As you can see, both men definitely landed some hard shots — a testament to how good they both are.
Caio Borralho shares theory on why he isn't fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC Saudi Arabia
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 30, 2024
Caio Borralho wanted to share the Octagon with Israel Adesanya in early 2025, but he thinks he knows why that will have to wait. Adesanya will be taking on Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be taking place on February 1st. It’ll be Adesanya’s first fight off pay-per-view since 2018.
Caio Borralho says Israel Adesanya fight is in the works for UFC 312 in Sydney, wants five rounds
Curtis Calhoun - October 22, 2024
Surging UFC middleweight Caio Borralho is allegedly close to getting a potential No. 1 contender fight against Israel Adesanya in the former champ’s friendly territory. Borralho, a Dana White’s Contender Series alum, has soared up the middleweight rankings over the last year. He most recently defeated Jared Cannonier in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate in August.
What's next for Caio Borralho and Jared Cannonier after UFC Vegas 96?
Cole Shelton - August 27, 2024
The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday for UFC Vegas 96 which saw a middleweight bout headline the card. In the main event, Caio Borralho was getting the biggest fight of his career and his first main event as he took on Jared Cannonier. Borralho entered the bout coming off a KO win over Paul Craig and was 6-0 in the UFC. Cannonier, meanwhile, was coming off a controversial stoppage loss to Nassourdine Imavov back in June.
Caio Borralho calls for meeting with UFC CEO Dana White following win over Jared Cannonier
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024
Following a statement-making victory over a tough veteran in Jared Cannonier, Caio Borralho wants to have a discussion with UFC CEO Dana White. Borralho shared the Octagon with Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96. It was a big chance for Borralho to break through as a new contender in the middleweight division. The rising Brazilian made the most of his opportunity, nearly finishing “The Killa Gorilla” en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Pros react after Caio Borralho defeats Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 96
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 event was headlined by a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho. Cannonier (17-8 MMA) had entered the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his most previous effort at June’s UFC Louisville event. That setback had snapped a two-fight winning streak for ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’, who had previously earned wins over Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland respectively.
UFC Vegas 96 Results: Caio Borralho defeats Jared Cannonier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 results, including the main event between Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho. Cannonier (17-8 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his most recent effort at June’s UFC Louisville event. That setback snapped a two-fight winning streak for ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’, who had previously earned wins over Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland respectively.
UFC Vegas 96: 'Cannonier vs. Borralho' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2024
The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 96 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho. Cannonier (17-7 MMA) will enter the contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov in his most recent effort at June’s UFC Louisville event. That setback snapped a two-fight winning streak for ‘Tha Killa Gorilla’, who had previously earned wins over Marvin Vettori and Sean Strickland respectively.
Paul Craig believes the UFC is hoping he will go into Rio and take a loss: “I genuinely believe that”
Harry Kettle - May 2, 2024
UFC star Paul Craig believes that the promotion would prefer for him to lose to Caio Borralho at UFC 301. This weekend, Paul Craig will make his return to the Octagon when he battles Caio Borralho. The Scot is coming off the back of three losses in his last four, but the veteran is still hungry to make an impact in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
UFC Fight Night 231 Results: Caio Borralho defeats Abus Magomedov
Chris Taylor - November 4, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Fight Night 231 results, including the middleweight bout between Caio Borralho and Abus Magomedov. Borralho (15-1 MMA) enters the fight sporting a thirteen-fight winning streak, with four of those victories coming inside of the Octagon. ‘The Natural’ most recently competed at April’s at UFC Vegas 72 event, where he scored a second-round submission victory over Michal Oleksiejczuk.
UFC Vegas 58 Results: Caio Borralho defeats Armen Petrosyan (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 9, 2022
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 58 is co-headlined by a middleweight contest featuring Caio Borralho taking on Armen Petrosyan. Borralho (11-1 MMA) will be looking to earn his fourth win in a row when he takes to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Natural’ scored a unanimous decision win over Gadzhi Omargadzhiev in his most previous effort.