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Charles Oliveira takes BMF title from Max Holloway at UFC 326, nearly 11 years after first meeting

Charles Oliveira finally avenged a loss that has stuck with him mentally by unanimously outpointing Max Holloway on Saturday night to win the BMF title

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Decisions Reinier de Ridder Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Borralho picked up the win here and that's all that matters following his woeful performance against Nassourdine Imavov in September, but to suggest this was some dominant and complete effort would be false. Yes, Caio landed the more damaging blows the entire fight, but he essentially took Round 2 off entirely (despite all three judges inexplicably scoring it for him) and his cardio appeared poor. This could have been an entirely different result had de Ridder pushed the pace just a bit more. As is, Borralho is back on track at 185 pounds and once again in line for another notable fight his next time out.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

UFC 326 walkout songs: Tracks Max Holloway, Charles Oliveira, Caio Borralho and others have used before UFC 326 lands at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend with a lineup built around a BMF title fight at the top of the card.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Set for UFC 326 co-main Borralho will face Reinier de Ridder in a middleweight matchup in the co-main event of UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas.

Impact Both Borralho and his opponent are coming off devastating losses that derailed what would have been a clear path to a title shot at 185 pounds, so this fight is essentially to remain in the title picture. While Borralho holds an advantage in striking volume and is more of a knockout threat, he'll be giving up three inches in both height and reach to de Ridder. Most of de Ridder's career success has been via grappling, but Borralho's takedown defense is solid, and he's never been submitted in his MMA career. De Ridder suffered his third career knockout last October at the hands of Brendan Allen, so Borralho will likely look to stay out of prolonged grappling exchanges and use his striking for a statement victory.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

De Ridder on tap Borralho is scheduled to fight fellow middleweight Reinier de Ridder at UFC 326 in Las Vegas on March 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact In 2026, Borralho will look to redeem himself from a bad 2025. During his lone fight last year, he was dominated by Nassourdine Imavov in Paris, sliding down to the middle of the pack in the UFC's middleweight rankings. At No. 7, de Ridder is just below him at No. 8.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Israel Adesanya explains how Nassourdine Imavov could give Khamzat Chimaev "problems" in a potential fight: "I see what I see" Israel Adesanya recently reacted to Nassourdine Imavov's win over Caio Borralho at UFC Paris last weekend and theorized how the Russian-born...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nassourdine Imavov admits he felt Caio Borralho break during UFC Paris clash Nassourdine Imavov believes Caio Borralho had no answer to his flawless game plan at UFC Paris. This past weekend in the main event of UFC P...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He was content to stand up and fight" - Former UFC champ questions Caio Borralho's game plan after Nassourdine Imavov defeat at UFC Paris A former UFC bantamweight kingpin has reacted to Caio Borralho's first UFC loss. This past weekend, in the main event of UFC Paris, Borralho...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nassourdine Imavov shares four-word reaction after Islam Makhachev praises UFC Paris win Nassourdine Imavov impressed many, including the former pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev, with his dominant win over Caio Borralho at UF...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Paris: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho - Full video highlights UFC middleweight Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho collided in a thrilling title-eliminator clash at UFC Paris. Imavov secured the unanim...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nassourdine Imavov outclasses Caio Borralho in UFC Paris main event A bout between middleweight contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho headlined Saturday's UFC fight card in Paris.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No-shows Paris main event Borralho lost to Nassourdine Imavov via unanimous decision (45-50, 46-49, 46-49) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.

Impact Looking at a potential title shot with a victory, Borralho put forth his worst UFC performance by a country mile. He simply was never able to get in rhythm against a quality opponent in Imavov. Borralho is a very technical fighter and is at his best when things are clean and pretty. When they get ugly like they did in this fight, it typically doesn't go well for him. The fact Caio failed on all five of his takedown attempts didn't help matters. The total strikes were 89 a piece, but the more notable blows certainly came from the Imavov side. The 32-year-old had won each of his first seven UFC fights, in addition to a pair of bouts on Dana White's Contender Series. It's Borralho's first loss of any kind since his second professional bout back in July 2015.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC White House moved to new date, Alexander Volkanovski slams welterweight vet, Caio Borralho talks Nassourdine Imavov fight: MMA News Roundup The UFC White House event has a new date, and recent reports indicate that fighters could weigh in at the Lincoln Memorial.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Fight Night 258: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round middleweight bout in the main event, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 258 at Accor Arena i...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • JACKSONVILLE.COM

UFC Paris: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho: Live round-by-round updates Frenchman Nassourdine Imavov headlines the UFC Paris fight card, facing Caio Borralho in a middleweight bout.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Fight Night Paris: Picks & predictions for Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho The UFC returns to Paris, France on Saturday for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Caio Borralho talks Fighting Nerds success and implications of RDR vs Hernandez Speaking to MMA Knockout, Stake Ambassador Borralho explained that he'd be willing to go through the winner of de Ridder-Hernandez for a sho...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • SI.COM

Caio Borralho issues bold preview of potential Khamzat Chimaev fight ahead of Nassourdine Imavov clash at UFC Paris Caio Borralho recently shared his thoughts on Khamzat Chimaev becoming a UFC champion and shared a preview of a potential fight against the...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nassourdine Imavov: 'For sure I will be the No. 1 contender' with win at UFC Paris Nassourdine Imavov says he'll 'for sure' be the No. 1 contender at middleweight should he beat Caio Borralho.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Caio Borralho likes Khamzat Chimaev's aura, says he'll be the one to dethrone UFC champ Caio Borralho is confident he'll be the one to crack the Khamzat Chimaev code.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nassourdine Imavov calls out Caio Borralho for lying, says fight is personal | UFC Paris ust days before his UFC Paris headliner against Caio Borralho on Sept. 6, Nassourdine Imavov speaks with MMA Junkie Radio to preview the fig...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Reinier de Ridder no match for Khamzat Chimaev, claims top middleweight: "He couldn't pass the guard" Caio Borralho doesn't believe Reinier de Ridder stands a chance against Khamzat Chimaev in a potential fight.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dricus Du Plessis: 'More all-around' Caio Borralho beats Nassourdine Imavov UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis sees Caio Borralho upsetting Nassourdine Imavov.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Caio Borralho: Robert Whittaker very close to retiring, 'doesn't want to be there anymore' Caio Borralho thinks the end is near for Robert Whittaker.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Paris main event will be middleweight title-eliminator | Sporting News The UFC Paris event set for September has a main event, as middlweight contenders Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho will square off.

JUNE 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Charles Oliveira takes BMF title from Max Holloway at UFC 326, nearly 11 years after first meeting