Caio Borralho exchanges barbs with former champion and tries to set up a UFC duel: 'Let's see if you're a man'

Caio Borralho celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Caio Borralho, it seems, finally managed to get a meeting with Dricus du Plessis, even if outside the official UFC octagons. Since the victory over Ridder's ReinierThe Brazilian made it clear that he wants to face the former champion as the next step towards a title fight in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Having received no response from the South African, O Nerd traveled to South Africa and published... a video provoking the rival, which finally generated a reaction.

In the comments, Du Plessis responded by inviting the Brazilian to a training session at the CIT Performance Institute, suggesting a sparring session with the possibility of recording it.

“Come to the CIT Performance Institute, we can spar and record if you want. See you on Friday, nerd.”, he commented. Dricus Du Plessis

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Borralho countered the proposal, criticizing his rival's stance and reiterating that the proper course of action would be to sign a contract for an official fight.

"Stop being childish, just sign the contract, brother," he replied. Caio Borralho.

In a new response, the South African dismissed the possibility of negotiation at the moment, questioned the Brazilian's relevance to the conversation, and again insisted that he come to the gym, stating that he was about 30 minutes away and challenging him to show up for the training session scheduled for 9 am on Friday.

“What contract? You really think you’re in the running? Come to the gym, I’m about 30 minutes away. Let’s see if you’re man enough to show up. We start at 9 am on Friday,” he concluded. Dricus Du Plessis

Caio Borralho tries to convince Dricus Du Plessis to fight him in the UFC.

Borralho at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS Caio Borralho reinforced the desire to face Dricus Du Plessis He emphasized that, in his opinion, the best fighters in the world need to face each other. In the Fighting Nerds athlete's view, a duel of that caliber would be fair to both the fans and the UFC itself.

“I would tell him that the best fighters in the world have to test themselves against each other. And we are among the best fighters in the world, and it's only fair for the fans, for the UFC, for those who enjoy the sport, that we also fight against each other, see who is the best and who wins,” he pointed out. Caio Borralho.

Check out Caio Borralho's exclusive interview for SUPER LUTAS.