Key Highlights
- 8-ranked Middleweight Reinier de Ridder will return to action against No.
- 7-ranked contender Caio Borralho in a bout that could turn into a grappling-heavy chess match. Seems like the “Dutch Knight” won’t be taking a lot of “time off.”Nevertheless, De Ridder (21-3) suffered an upset main event loss to Brendan Allen in his last outing, when he was unable to continue after the fourth round.
- Despite the setback — his first defeat inside the Octagon — the “Dutch Knight” enjoyed a standout 2025 campaign, highlighted by a stunning knockout win over Bo Nickal (watch highlights) and a razor-close victory against former champion, Robert Whittaker. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBorralho (17-2) also suffered the first UFC loss of his career in his most recent outing, dropping a unanimous decision to current No.
- 1 contender Nassourdine Imavov.
- Before that defeat, “The Natural” rattled off seven straight wins, defeating the likes of Jared Cannonier, Paul Craig, and Abus Magomedov. In another high-profile Middleweight clash, former title challenger Paulo Costa will square off against fellow Brazilian Brunno Ferreira. Costa (15-4) returned to the win column in his last appearance, earning a hard-fought victory over Roman Kopylov at UFC 318.
