Caio Borralho vs Nassourdine Imavov — Fight recap

Nassourdine Imavov defeated Caio Borralho by unanimous decision over five rounds on September 6, 2025, in a middleweight contest refereed by Marc Goddard. Imavov's striking efficiency proved decisive, landing 81 of 162 significant strikes at 50% accuracy compared to Borralho's 66 of 166 at 39%.

The French-Algerian fighter dominated the striking exchanges, particularly with his head strikes (53 of 118), while Borralho managed only 39 of 109 to the head. Borralho's wrestling game failed to materialize, going 0 for 5 on takedown attempts, while Imavov didn't attempt any, indicating the fight remained standing throughout.

Control time heavily favored Borralho at 1:20 versus 0:29, though this didn't translate to scoring advantages given the striking differential. The loss represents a significant setback for Borralho's middleweight title aspirations, while Imavov solidifies his credentials as a legitimate contender in the division.