LAS VEGAS – Caio Borralho is completed predicting UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis’ fights.
Borralho (17-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) wonders how Du Plessis (22-2 MMA, 8-0 UFC) continues to prevail, beforehand saying “it’s loopy how unhealthy he’s.” Du Plessis not too long ago submitted Israel Adesanya to retain his title at UFC 305.
Sean Strickland (29-6 MMA, 16-6 UFC) is touted to doubtlessly be Du Plessis’ subsequent title challenger, and if the pair run issues again, Borralho is selecting Strickland to win.
Or is he?
“I obtained Strickland successful this battle, perhaps, as a result of I believe Strickland received the final one, however perhaps he left somewhat bit contained in the octagon that he may do some bit extra,” Borralho informed reporters, together with MMA Junkie, after UFC on ESPN 62. “However MMA is loopy. I at all times wager towards Dricus, and he at all times wins, so I’m not betting on the subsequent one. Let these guys kill themselves and I’m the subsequent one.”
Borralho emerged as a prime middleweight contender after outslugging former title challenger Jared Cannonier in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 62 foremost occasion on the UFC Apex.
He thinks he’s earned a title shot however is prepared to tackle any top-ranked middleweight to cement himself as No. 1 contender.
“I need a title shot, that’s for positive, however I’m an organization man,” Borralho stated. “Whoever Hunter (Campbell) and Dana (White) ship me to battle. In the event that they’re individuals above me or one thing like that, just like the battle that I deserve, the battle that’s going to place me much more near the belt, I’m going to take it, as a result of I’m the corporate man.”
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