The UFC Paris main event is more than just rankings or title fights; it has become a battle of wills before anyone enters the Octagon. Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are locked in a mental chess match that began weeks ago, with Borralho’s weight cut raising concerns about his performance. However, Imavov is not offering sympathy or accepting excuses; instead, he is daring Borralho to show up ready or not at all.

The backstory is key here. Both fighters had vied for the UFC 319 backup spot, but Imavov abruptly withdrew, leaving Borralho to fill in. That decision prompted the Brazilian to undergo two weight cuts in a short period of time, which was a terrible experience even for the most disciplined athletes.

Imavov later stated that this was not an accident but rather a premedit

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