Following the contest, Chimaev revealed how strong Dricus was<\/a> and also added that he was considering defending his belt in Abu Dhabi in October.<\/p>\n A quick turnaround for the new champion, given he has just fought five rounds against a tough South African opponent.<\/p>\n The UFC 319 backup fighters\u2019 fiery response to a Khamzat Chimaev fight following the Dricus Du Plessis contest<\/p>\n While there may be a shortage of challengers due to most competing in the weeks leading up to the UFC 319 event, including Reinier de Ridder, who beat Robert Whittaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, the UFC 319<\/a> backup opponent, Caio Borralho, has thrown his name in the hat to face Khamzat whenever he is willing to defend, even if he has a fight scheduled in September.<\/p>\n Borralho is supposed to face Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Paris, but if the opportunity against the Chechen is presented, he has one response.<\/p>\n Speaking to MMA Junkie, the Brazilian said: \u201cIf UFC comes to me right now and say, \u2018F- \u2013 \u2013 him. He\u2019s a guy who gives us a lot of work. He didn\u2019t want to fight on International Fight Week. He called the backup a leftover\u2019.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s like, he doesn\u2019t respect the UFC. So f- \u2013 \u2013 him. F- \u2013 \u2013 Paris. Go prepare to fight Khamzat in October. I\u2019m ready. If the UFC offer me this, I\u2019ll say yes right away. See what happens.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t care for this guy. Let him wait.\u201d<\/p>\n Imavov took aim at the backup fighter<\/a> after declining the spot, calling him a \u2018leftover\u2019 when he should be focusing on their fight.<\/p>\n When Caio was asked about negative fan responses to the fight, he explained that while it was a high-level fight, because there was no finish, it may be considered \u2018boring\u2019.<\/p>\n UFC 319 backup fighter reveals one advantage that would secure a potential Khamzat Chimaev win<\/p>\n While it is not surprising that the star wants to get his title opportunity straight away, after the performance against \u2018Stillknocks\u2019, it is difficult for MMA fans to see who beats \u2018Borz\u2019.<\/p>\n However, the \u2018Fighting Nerds\u2019 member believes he has one specific advantage over all the middleweights in the top 15.<\/p>\n In the interview, he reacted to whether his chances of winning are lessened after the dominant performance.<\/p>\n He said: \u201cI spent one month in his training camp when he was in all All-Stars over there, and I know very well how he works his system and everything.<\/p>\n Caio Borralho says he’s the only one with answers to Khamzat Chimaev’s grappling system after his #UFC319<\/a> title win.<\/p>\n “I’m the one that has an advantage to beat him, because I know exactly what he’s doing.”<\/p>\n (via @MikeBohn<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/bpuJzB0jDA<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Khamzat](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2230535882-1024x683.jpg\")
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