The Natural
Caio Borralho
Career overview
Caio Borralho, competing at middleweight with an 18-2 record, is a southpaw striker who operates as a volume-based fighter with solid defensive instincts. The Brazilian lands 3.47 strikes per minute at 56% accuracy while maintaining a 60% striking defense, absorbing 2.61 strikes per minute—a profile that reflects his measured, technical approach rather than aggressive exchanges.
His grappling remains a secondary tool, averaging 1.25 takedowns per 15 minutes at 50% accuracy, though he defends takedowns effectively at 76%. Borralho has shown finishing capability, most recently stopping Paul Craig via second-round knockout in May 2024, but his bread-and-butter remains decision victories.
His recent resume includes wins over Abus Magomedov (November 2023), Makhmud Muradov (October 2022), and Jesse Murray (October 2021), though he suffered a significant setback against Nassourdine Imavov in September 2025, losing a unanimous decision in a five-round contest. Most recently, Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision in March 2026, demonstrating resilience following the Imavov loss.
At 31 years old, he remains positioned as a viable middleweight contender despite the recent adversity.