UFC Paris Match-up: Odds, Timing, and Forecast for Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho

On September 6, 2025, the UFC will make its way to the Accor Arena in Paris, France, and the main event promises to be a thrilling one. Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are set to face off in a highly-anticipated fight, with many predicting it to be a marathon battle that will last the full 25 minutes.

The fight between these two impressive fighters will be broadcast live on ESPN+, starting at 12:00 PM EST. For those in the Eastern Time Zone, the event can be watched on ESPN at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Nassourdine Imavov, with a record of 16-4-1 overall and 8-3-1 in the UFC, has shown impressive precision and power in his striking. His fights against opponents like Israel Adesanya have demonstrated his potential to deliver a knockout blow at any moment. Imavov's TD defense percentage stands at 78%, a testament to his ability to defend against takedowns.

Caio Borralho, on the other hand, has transformed into a boxer over the last couple of years, which may pose a challenge in a striking war against Imavoh. With a record of 17-1-1, with his only loss by decision, and 8-0 in the UFC, Borralho has defeated several elite UFC opponents, including Michal Oleksiejczuk, Abus Magomedov, Paul Craig, and Jared Cannonier. Borralho's diverse fighting style includes five wins by KO/TKO, four by submission, and eight by decision.

However, Borralho has not landed any takedowns in his last three fights, but has dropped his opponents with a knockdown in each. His UFC Paris opponent, Imavov, has a TD defense that was tested against takedown masters like Brendan Allen, who landed only one TD against him.

In terms of striking, Imavov's significant strikes per minute rate stands at 4.45, a clear advantage over Borralho's 3.61. However, Borralho absorbs fewer strikes, with an average of 2.34 compared to Imavov's 3.26.

The prediction for this exciting fight is that Imavov will win by decision, but with Borralho's ability to land a knockout blow, anything can happen. Tune in on September 6, 2025, to find out who will emerge victorious in this highly-anticipated UFC fight.

UFC Paris Match-up: Odds, Timing, and Forecast for Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho