Caio Borralho is back! Recovered from injury, the 'Nerd' aims for a return on a historic UFC stage.

Caio Borralho celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Caio Borralho already knows when he wants to return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) octagon. Riding high after his victory over Reinier De Ridder at UFC 326, the Brazilian was scheduled to face Joe Pyfer at UFC 330 , but had to withdraw due to a rib injury . Now recovered, the 'Nerd' is looking for a new challenge sometime in 2026 and has already defined the period in which he would like to return to action.

In a video posted to his Instagram stories, Caio Borralho revealed that he has already requested a fight for November or December from the organization. However, the Brazilian made it clear that his preference is to fight in November at Madison Square Garden in New York, one of the UFC's main event venues.

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"Guys, I'm going to fight this year, I asked for a date in November or December, but I prefer November at Madison Square Garden. That's what I want, I'm training 100%, no pain after surgery. I have the confidence to go for takedowns, do grappling and wrestling, I'm doing everything," said Caio Borralho.

Confident in his recovery, Caio revealed that he expects to have news soon. The Brazilian hopes that, within a week or two, he will have a date set for his return and also his next opponent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

"God willing, in a week or two we'll already have a date and an opponent," the nerd concluded.

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