Caio Borralho vs. Israel Adesanya in February?
In a current interview with MMA Junkie‘s Mike Bohn, Borralho revealed he’s been in talks with the UFC about being Adesanya’s return opponent.
“I need to struggle Izzy. We’re in talks with UFC, however nothing confirmed but,” Borralho mentioned. “However that’s the struggle we wish. I feel that’s the struggle that is sensible. Adesanya already fought all the blokes from (the) prime 5. Simply me and (Nassourdine) Imavov didn’t struggle, however Imavov didn’t (have) a superb struggle final time, so I feel they’re fascinated about me. Let’s see what the UFC desires…
“A number of respect for Izzy, you recognize. I need to struggle the most effective on the planet, and I feel he’s a legend, probably the greatest on the planet. I need to check myself towards him.” (h/t MMA Junkie)
Borralho additionally admitted that he desires a five-rounder towards Adesanya.
As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t introduced any information concerning Borralho and Adesanya’s returns. A title rematch between Du Plessis and Sean Strickland has been tossed round as a possible UFC 312 headliner.
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 on Saturday is one other big-name middleweight matchup to observe. It’s unsure if the winner will get a title shot for his or her subsequent struggle, opening the door to Borralho and others.
Borralho defeated the likes of Paul Craig, Abus Magomedov, and Armen Petrosyan after incomes a UFC contract in 2021. A matchup with Adesanya would do wonders to construct his worldwide profile.
