Caio Borralho wonders if UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and contender Khamzat Chimaev are coping with points forward of UFC 319, and that’s why the promotion known as him to be the backup fighter for Saturday’s most important occasion.
Borralho headline UFC Paris in three weeks, when he faces Nassourdine Imavov on Sept. 6, however he agreed to fly to Chicago and make weight as a possible alternative for both du Plessis or Chimaev.
“They didn’t say who may get damage, if it’s Khamzat or Dricus, or what the problem was,” Borralho advised MMA Preventing, “However I’m suspicious as a result of they mentioned earlier there can be no backup and out of nowhere acquired one. There’s one thing occurring doubtlessly, however I don’t know what that’s.”
“If we go by the logic, Chimaev has the higher probability of pulling out as a result of he’s executed that a number of occasions earlier than,” he added. “We all know he trains like loopy so he at all times will get damage. However I heard not too long ago that he’s doing nice, he’s wholesome and has no critical accidents. I don’t know the way Dricus is doing. He hasn’t posted a lot on social media.
“The factor that issues me about Chimaev is relating to his weight. I noticed an image, and he seems freaking large, man. We all know he typically has a tough time making weight. Let’s see, man. I’m protecting my fingers up till I depart the resort for the world. Till then, I’m 100% locked in on this combat.”
Regardless of being a backup with one other combat formally signed and introduced for the next month, Borralho received’t “waste vitality with issues I can’t management.” He shall be in Chicago able to step in in case one thing goes improper with both championship competitor, however that’s all he can do for the time being.
“The technique shall be to remain lighter now,” Borralho mentioned of slicing all the way down to 185 kilos twice in a brief time period. “I’m strolling round 205 kilos now. I’d usually be round 220 kilos. I used to be 198 after right this moment’s coaching session, so I’m already lighter than I often am going into a daily combat week.”
Borralho could have his whole crew with him at UFC 319 since Preventing Nerd teammates Carlos Prates, Karine Silva and Michal Oleksiejczuk are all set to compete Saturday, and he’s keen to pay the worth for his final objective if known as upon.
“My dream is to get this belt so I’ll take each danger it takes for it,” Borralho mentioned. “If meaning making weight twice in three weeks, so be it. I’m prepared for all of the dangers. That is why I entered this sport. I’m not right here to be simply one other one, I’m right here to be the champion of the world. … That is going to be an incredible story to inform my youngsters and grandkids sooner or later. Nice issues will come from this.”
