Abus Magomedov vs Caio Borralho — Fight recap

Caio Borralho defeated Abus Magomedov by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 4, 2023, in a middleweight contest refereed by Marc Goddard. Borralho's superior striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 51 of 103 significant strikes (49%) compared to Magomedov's 38 of 107 (35%), while also securing one knockdown that punctuated his control of the fight.

Though neither fighter attempted takedowns or accumulated substantial ground control time, Borralho's precision striking—particularly to the head with 33 landed shots—and marginal cage control of 2:17 established a clearer offensive pattern across all three rounds. Magomedov struggled to find consistency, managing only 19 head strikes and failing to generate meaningful offensive sequences despite his volume.

The decision reflected Borralho's technical superiority in the striking exchanges and his ability to set the pace throughout, positioning him as a rising threat in the middleweight division while Magomedov faces questions about his striking development at the elite level.