Caio Borralho vs. Israel Adesanya in February?
In a latest interview with MMA Junkie‘s Mike Bohn, Borralho revealed he’s been in talks with the UFC about being Adesanya’s return opponent.
“I need to combat Izzy. We’re in talks with UFC, however nothing confirmed but,” Borralho mentioned. “However that’s the combat we would like. I feel that’s the combat that is smart. Adesanya already fought all the blokes from (the) prime 5. Simply me and (Nassourdine) Imavov didn’t combat, however Imavov didn’t (have) a great combat final time, so I feel they’re eager about me. Let’s see what the UFC desires…
“A whole lot of respect for Izzy, you understand. I need to combat the perfect on this planet, and I feel he’s a legend, probably the greatest on this planet. I need to check myself in opposition to him.” (h/t MMA Junkie)
Borralho additionally admitted that he desires a five-rounder in opposition to Adesanya.
As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t introduced any information relating to Borralho and Adesanya’s returns. A title rematch between Du Plessis and Sean Strickland has been tossed round as a possible UFC 312 headliner.
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308 on Saturday is one other big-name middleweight matchup to observe. It’s unsure if the winner will get a title shot for his or her subsequent combat, opening the door to Borralho and others.
Borralho defeated the likes of Paul Craig, Abus Magomedov, and Armen Petrosyan after incomes a UFC contract in 2021. A matchup with Adesanya would do wonders to construct his worldwide profile.
