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The UFC<\/a> is back from its week-long hiatus this Saturday when it heads to Paris for a UFC Fight Night installment headlined by a key middleweight bout between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho. <\/a><\/p>\n

The winner more than likely remains in the mix for a title shot, as Khamzat Chimaev (15-0 MMA) ushered in a new era at 185 pounds with a decision win against Dricus Du Plessis (22-3 MMA) at UFC 319 to become the new UFC Middleweight Champion.<\/p>\n

Imavov (16-4, 1 NC MMA) is fresh off the biggest win of his career thus far as he knocked out former champion Israel Adesanya (24-5 MMA) in Round 2 at UFC Saudi Arabia in February to extend his unbeaten streak to four since February of last year.<\/p>\n

\"Nassourdine<\/p>\n

Timothy D. Easley\/Special to the Courier-Journal \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n

Imavov told MMAFighting <\/a>that everything is on the line entering his fight with the Brazilian in Borralho (17-1, 1 NC MMA) as he recognizes he’s on the verge of middleweight greatness.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know what I\u2019m worth, and after this fight, I\u2019m going to be the No. 1 contender for the belt, and I know that what I\u2019ve done in the weight class, no one else has done it,” Imavov said. “Like if you talk about those three contenders, they didn\u2019t do what I did.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Imavov has paid attention to how the rest of the division has played out, Borralho told CBS Sports<\/a> that he is uber-confident that he can be the one to put a halt to Chimaev’s title reign.<\/p>\n

“I can threaten him with my ground game, especially on the bottom,” Borralho said. “He might take me down in our fight; I accept that. It’s more about how I can frustrate him. I can deny his steps and show my versatility. When it comes to striking, my distance control and feints will make him shoot at the wrong time.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Borralho<\/p>\n

May 4, 2024; Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRAZIL; Paul Craig (red gloves) fights Caio Borralho (blue gloves) during UFC 301 at Rio Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-Imagn Images \/ Jason Silva-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Neither man sees the fight needing the judges, as it is scheduled for five rounds. Borralho took his prediction a step further, however.<\/p>\n

“Whether it’s a knockout, submission, or decision, it needs to be a good fight,” Borralho said. “If that happens, I’m the next one. If the fight isn’t boring, I’m the next one. … I plan to finish him in the fourth round.”<\/p>\n

The fight concludes a card deeply rooted in prospects and contenders, featuring four European champions from other promotions who attempt to make statements come fight night.<\/p>\n

Check out the betting odds, per DraftKings Sportsbook as of Friday morning. They are subject to change.<\/p>\n

\"Imavov<\/p>\n

Nassourdine Imavov is warned by the referee during the first round of his middleweight main bout against Jared Cannonier at the UFC Fight Night mixed martial arts event Saturday, June 8 2024 in Louisville Ky.Imavov defeated Cannonier in the third round. \/ Timothy D. Easley\/Special to the Courier-Journal \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n

Main card (Start time 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+)<\/p>\n

READ. MORE: Caio Borralho talks Fighting Nerds success and implications of RDR vs Hernandez<\/a><\/p>\n

Preliminary card (Start time Noon ET, ESPN+)<\/p>\n

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