It’s not unusual for UFC fighters in the identical division to coach together, even when there’s a possibility of them being matched up against one another later down the road.
That’s the situation that #6 ranked Caio Borralho found himself in when he traveled out to Sweden, after which back to Las Vegas, to coach alongside an undefeated ‘Borz’.
For the favored Brazilian, being a ‘Fighting Nerd’ signifies that he’s at all times studying those around him; and it’s secure to say that Borralho learned plenty from training with Khamzat Chimaev.
Caio Borralho believes he holds ‘benefits’ over Khamzat Chimaev
During a recent appearance on the Jaxxon Podcast, Borralho stated that he’d be willing to face anyone as a way to secure his shot on the UFC middleweight title – even when which means fighting his former training partner, Khamzat Chimaev.
“In the event that they got me this fight, I definitely will [fight Chimaev], I feel that might be an awesome fight,” teased the 17-1 Brazilian, before explaining why he holds a bonus over the undefeated Chimaev.
“I trained with him for like five weeks over in Sweden after which after in Las Vegas… So, I type of know a little bit bit about his system, what he desires to do next, and what he wants the [other] guy to do next, so he can advance on his system.
“I feel I actually have benefits because I studied loads of this – I used to be being attentive [during training]. I used to be helping him of course, but I used to be also being attentive to every part.”
As aptly noted by former champion TJ Dillashaw, Borralho is the face of the Fighting Nerds team, and “they listen” to all facets of the training room, wherever they’re.
“I used to be there to assist him, I only had like two fights within the UFC at the moment, now I actually have seven fights, so I used to be definitely there to assist him, and I went to Las Vegas with him because I used to be mimicking Nate Diaz who he was presupposed to fight.
“But of course I learned so much over there, so I do know what he wants. I’m not saying that he’s a simple task because his wrestling is on one other level… But I do know that I actually have benefits from other guys to face him.”
As of March 2025, Borralho is ranked because the #6 best middleweight on the earth – so what’s next for this stylish top contender?
Caio Borralho wants his path to the title to undergo ‘The Reaper’
Borralho has been steadily working his way through the UFC middleweight division, with two big wins in 2024 against Paul Craig (second-round TKO) and Jared Cannonier (unanimous decision).
“Without delay, I’m attempting to fight Robert Whittaker actually,” he stated later within the episode.
“Sean [Strickland] just lost and broke his nose – I feel he’s going to be away for just a few months – [Nassourdine] Imavov, I don’t think he’ll fight me because he desires to go for the belt… So, Robert Whittaker is the one, he’s coming off a loss and is ahead of me within the rankings.
“I heard that he desired to fight in June so why not fight International Fight Week? I feel it will be amazing for the fans and the UFC.”
International Fight Week is scheduled for June 25-29.
