It seems that Caio Borralho, not Nassourdine Imavov, will function the backup fighter for the UFC 319 championship principal occasion between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev on Aug. 16.
Borralho introduced on social media that he’ll weigh in at 185 kilos because the reserve fighter in Chicago a day earlier than UFC 319, and instructed MMA Preventing he’ll nonetheless face Imavov three weeks later in the primary occasion of UFC Paris.
“Every time the UFC calls, I’ll reply and be prepared,” Borralho wrote. “See you in Chicago. Dricus and Chimaev, if you happen to guys wish to relaxation… I’m able to battle!”
Imavov was initially anticipated to be the backup fighter in mid-August, however mentioned “circumstances modified” when he agreed to face Borralho in France.
No backup anymore. Situations modified. You needed to speak son, I’m right here, I am gonna break you @BorralhoCaio ⏳
— Imavov Nassourdine (@imavov1) June 17, 2025
Borralho (17-1) gained seven in a row since becoming a member of the UFC in 2022, after a pair of victories at Dana White’s Contender Collection. The Preventing Nerds expertise earned bonuses for his 2024 wins over Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier.
Du Plessis (23-2) enters his third title protection at middleweight after tapping out Israel Adesanya and profitable a rematch with Sean Strickland earlier this yr. Chimaev (14-0) will get his long-awaited shot at UFC gold after a brutal first-round submission over Robert Whittaker this previous October.
