Caio Borralho reveals strategy to defeat middleweight giant at UFC 326

The Brazilian fighter is betting on keeping the fight standing to overcome Reinier de Ridder and get back on track in the middleweight division.

Caio Borralho is a UFC standout. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC Brazil

Caio Borralho is a highlight of the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC Brasil

Caio Borralho He already has a defined plan to face it. Ridder's Reinier at UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th. After the defeat all with Nassourdine Imavov No. UFC ParisThe Fighting Nerds representative has taken a step back in his career, but believes he can quickly bounce back. To do so, the Brazilian is betting on keeping the fight standing as a way to get back to winning and reposition himself in contention in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg).

In a video published on his YouTube channel, Caio Borralho He explained that his fighting style complements his opponent's, although he acknowledges the risks if the fight goes to the ground, where De Ridder is more dangerous. Confident, the Brazilian stated that the strategy involves keeping the fight standing and using any takedowns more as a way to wear down his rival, even believing in a knockout victory.

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“Our fighting styles mesh very well. I have to be very careful when we go to the ground; he has some dangerous attacks that are deceptive. But the expectation is to keep this fight standing, maintain this game standing, and use takedowns more to tire him out. We saw that he gave up in the last fight, and I don't think he'll even have time to give up, because I'm going to knock him out first,” he said. Caio Borralho.

Despite the optimistic discourse, Caio Borralho He recalled that this was his first defeat in a decade. Even so, he emphasized that the setback hadn't shaken his confidence, stressing that he is fully aware of the mistakes he made and what he needs to adjust.

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“I’m coming off a loss; it’s been 10 years since I felt that way. But, to be honest, I don’t think anything has changed. I’m very aware of everything I should have done and didn’t do, and everything I need to do now to win. So, the good thing is that this loss came at a time when I’m very experienced and can differentiate what needs to be done from emotion. So I’m just going to complete the steps and knock him out,” he concluded. Caio Borralho.

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