Ahead of UFC 334, Caio Borralho said he believes only he, Joe Pyfer and Brendan Allen are next in line for the middleweight belt.
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UFC middleweight Caio Borralho says he sees three fighters—himself, Joe Pyfer and Brendan Allen—as the true contenders for the middleweight title, arguing they should be the ones to earn a shot at the winner of the planned UFC middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov.
Speaking to reporters ahead of his fight against Yousri Belgaroui at UFC 334 this Saturday, Borralho said he does not believe former champion Khamzat Chimaev currently deserves a title shot.
Borralho said, “We have three big names right now to go to the belt. I don’t think Khamzat deserves right now to go to the belt. I think we have Pyfer, Brendan Allen, and myself. I think the three of us are doing a very good run, we are facing the best guys, and any three of us in the mix. … After my win on Saturday, we might fight each other and see whoever goes first.”
In the same news-facing remarks, Borralho discussed his matchup with Belgaroui, describing the kickboxer as a dangerous striker with titles from kickboxing.
Borralho said he believes Belgaroui’s skill set includes managing distance, being effective in using the cage, and performing well against wrestlers, adding that he will need to adjust to those elements on Saturday.
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