Caio Borralho after victory over Jared Cannonier. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
Caio Borralho is eyeing opportunities to return to the UFC octagon. The Brazilian, who was defeated by Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC Paris, held in September 2025, made himself available to fight at the event. UFC 323, in December. However, after being left out of Dana White ads for the date, the Brazilian quickly recalculated his route and went for a 'plan B'.
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In publication in X, Caio Borralho shared the information that the UFC is planning an event in Australia in early 2026 and took the opportunity to suggest a duel against Robert whittaker.
“I heard there’s a card in Australia in February 2026… Robert whittaker, what do you think of a dance in your hometown?” he wrote Caio Borralho.
I heard there's a card in Australia on February 2026…@robwhittakermma what do you think about a dance in your hometown?
— Caio Borralho (@BorralhoCaio) October 14, 2025
Caio had to step into the Contender Series octagon twice in the 2021 season to secure his UFC contract. The Brazilian debuted with the organization in April 2022 and, in three years, has accumulated seven wins and no losses.
However, in a duel that would define the number one challenger in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), the “Nerd” ended up defeated by unanimous decision to Nassourdine Imavov.
Yes, Robert whittaker, former champion of the category, threatened a new climb to the top by winning Paulo borrachinha e Ikram Aliskerov. However, the Australian suffered two consecutive defeats to Khamzat Shimaev e Reinier DeRidder and is going through the worst phase of his career.
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