Caio Borralho Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev: “Sign the Contract!”
After Dricus du Plessis was sidelined with an injury, Caio Borralho steps up to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for an interim UFC title. Chimaev responds—and the fight might be on!
Borralho steps up after du Plessis injury, eyes UFC 317 bout with Chimaev
UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho is ready for his breakout moment. Following the reported injury of current champ Dricus du Plessis, Borralho wasted no time stepping up and calling out unbeaten star Khamzat Chimaev for an interim title clash.
“I’ve studied Chimaev for years. I trained with him. I know his system. I’m ready—and I want this fight now,”
Borralho declared during a recent podcast appearance.
The Brazilian has made it clear: He wants to fight at UFC 317 in July during International Fight Week, and he believes no one else is more qualified to step in.
“I have the antidote for Khamzat”
Borralho has been studying Khamzat Chimaev closely for years—and he’s confident that he’s the man to finally beat him.
“I know how to neutralize every step of his system. I’ve trained with his team in Sweden. I know what works and what doesn’t.”
“Everyone is afraid of him, but I have the antidote.”
Borralho’s confidence stems from personal training experience with Chimaev and years of analyzing his unique style—particularly his grappling-heavy MMA transitions and how he uses the cage to his advantage.
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Chimaev responds: “You know what happened in training…”
The callout didn’t go unanswered. Khamzat Chimaev took to social media, referencing his past training sessions with Borralho in Sweden—where he suggests things didn’t go so well for the Brazilian.
“He knows what happened when we trained. I smashed him,”
Chimaev posted, adding a clip of himself dominating in sparring.
While Chimaev didn’t officially confirm the fight, sources close to the situation suggest that UFC is actively working on booking the matchup for this summer.
Will UFC book Chimaev vs Borralho for an interim title?
Borralho isn’t shy about what’s at stake—and what a win over Chimaev would mean.
“Everyone sees him as the boogeyman. Beating Khamzat would change my career forever. It would prove I belong with the very best.”
He’s also pushing for the UFC to put an interim title on the line, making it a high-stakes showdown for the middleweight division.
“Interim belt, International Fight Week, main event—let’s go. I never turn down fights. Any time, any place.”
UFC 317: The perfect stage?
With UFC 317 scheduled for July 6th, and International Fight Week being one of the biggest events of the year, a Chimaev vs. Borralho showdown could deliver exactly the kind of elite matchup the division needs.
Both fighters are undefeated in the UFC. Both are confident. And both want gold.
Summary
Caio Borralho has thrown down the gauntlet. With du Plessis injured, he wants to step in—and fight one of the most feared men in MMA. Khamzat has responded with fire of his own.
Will the UFC make this interim title fight official for UFC 317?
Will Khamzat accept the challenge—or dodge it again?
Let us know what you think in the comments!
