UFC Paris Middleweight Title Contender Bout Scheduled

The UFC Paris event on September 6 features a pivotal middleweight main event between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho at Accor Arena. Imavov, who recently defeated Israel Adesanya and is on a five-fight unbeaten streak, is considered a top contender, while Borralho enters with a seven-fight UFC winning streak and is favored by former champion Israel Adesanya. Adesanya predicts Borralho will win by unanimous decision, citing Borralho's superior striking and expecting Imavov to attempt grappling to counter it. The fight is significant as the winner could earn a title shot against current middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. UFC Paris will be broadcast on ESPN+ with prelims starting at noon ET and the main card at 3:00 p.m. ET. This matchup has garnered attention due to both fighters' strong UFC performances and the potential impact on the middleweight title picture.