Caio Borralho raises his voice and predicts a brutal result for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

Dricus Du Plessis e Khamzat Shimaev are the main fight of UFC 319. Photo: Montage/SUPER LUTAS

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The main event of UFC 319 is generating analysis and predictions. Khamzat Shimaev e Dricus du Plessis will measure their strength on August 16, in Chicago (USA), for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg). Some observations come from the division's own ranked fighters. Caio Borralho bet on a quick victory for the challenger.

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“I think it can be as fast as the fight against Whittaker. "Because people don't prepare well to fight Khamzat. They think it's just about training against fighters. That's not it," said the Brazilian in a recent interview with 'MMA Crazy'.

“So let’s see what kind of preparation Dricus will do for this fight,” Borralho added. “But every time I bet against Dricus, he shuts me down. But I think it could be as quick as the Whittaker fight,” Borralho said.

The confrontation against Robert whittaker It was the last fight of Khamzat Shimaev. The duel represented the 14th professional fight of 'Borz's' undefeated record. The Chechen won the duel in the first round, at 3min and 34sec, with a submission that broke the former champion's jaw.

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Brazilian welterweight standout (up to 77,1 kg), Carlos Prates will measure forces with the North American Geoff neal at UFC 319. In addition to him, the Brazilian squad will be represented by... Jessica Stacker, Edson Barboza, Karina Silva e Carlos Diego Ferreira are the Brazilian representatives confirmed for the event on August 16th.

Caio Borralho faces Imavov at UFC Paris

Caio Borralho (right) and Nassourdine Imavov (left) are in the main fight of the UFC Paris. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Caio Borralho is the highest ranked Brazilian in the UFC middleweight division, occupying sixth place. The 32-year-old from Maranhão is undefeated in the organization, with an impressive seven wins in seven fights, the last of which was over the former title challenger Jared Cannonier, in August last year.

On the other hand, Imavov is ranked first. The 30-year-old Frenchman has five unbeaten fights, with one no contest and four wins, the last of which was over the former champion. Israel adesanya, by knockout, in February of this year.

With Caio Borralho e Nassourdine Imavov in the main fight, the UFC Paris takes place on September 6th, at the Accor Arena, in the French capital. The event has not yet had any other fights confirmed.