LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- “The Natural” wants his shot.
Caio Borralho scored a massive win in the main event of UFC Vegas 96 last night (Sat., Aug. 24, 2024) when he ran through former UFC Middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier, defeating him via unanimous decision from inside the Apex in Las Vegas.
During his post-fight interview with Michael Bisping, Borralho made a bonehead callout (again) by calling out Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.
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Once the dust settled, Borralho spoke with Ag.Fight after his win to break down his callout.
“It was as tough as I expected. I knew Jared was a very tough guy. I knew he had champion-level skills, he’s fought for the title before. Adesanya didn’t do what I did to him,” Borralho said. “I knew he was someone who would demand the best from me, and he really did. It was exactly as I imagined, and the victory came as I imagined.”
For the third time, I challenged [Du Plessis]. UFC is listening. The other times, I won by decision. Tonight, I won by decision, but I almost finished Jared, and I won Fight of the Night. I think Dana [White] liked it; Hunter [Campbell] said he loved it, and the crowd enjoyed it. If my title shot is not next..Whenever there’s talk about the next contender, my name will be in the mix.”
Borralho makes a great point that he dismantled Cannonier over five rounds while Israel Adesanya outpointed him in a horrendous fight at UFC 276.
The top of the UFC Middleweight division is completely crowded at the moment, with multiple fighters who deserve a crack at the title, and unfortunately, Borralho is probably fourth in line.
Nevertheless, Borralho is undefeated in UFC, sitting pretty at 7-0, and will be ranked No. 5 in the Middleweight division on Tuesday.
What about a fight with Adesanya?
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