Caio Borralho surprised many by knocking out Paul Craig at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, a first for him in the UFC. With this recent success, he now has his sights set on the middleweight title. Ahead of his headline bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC Vegas 96, Borralho aims to demonstrate his readiness to compete at the highest level.
Confident in his skills, Borralho sees a victory over Cannonier as a pathway to a title shot. Despite facing skepticism in the past, Borralho is determined to silence his critics and make a mark in the middleweight division.
Acknowledging Cannonier’s talent, Borralho is eager to display his striking abilities and dictate the pace of their upcoming match. Backed by his belief in his stamina, he is optimistic about outlasting Cannonier in a potential five-round showdown.
Although Borralho expects a challenging contest, he is mentally prepared for any situation and willing to fight through till the end if required. While he holds respect for Cannonier as a fellow competitor, Borralho’s primary focus remains on achieving his aspirations in the UFC middleweight division.
