Nassourdine Imavovgets checked out by the officials before the start of his middleweight main bout against Jared Cannonier at the UFC Fight Night mixed martial arts event Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Louisville, Ky.

mma

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho: All About The Preview, Main Card And Preliminary Card

The UFC’s relationship with European fans has grown stronger with each passing year. Paris has become one of the promotion’s favorite international destinations, hosting memorable events that showcase both local talent and global stars. French crowds bring an electric atmosphere that rivals any venue in the world. The city’s passionate fanbase make it the perfect backdrop for meaningful matchups that could reshape divisional rankings.

This upcoming September event marks the UFC’s fourth consecutive annual visit to Paris, continuing a tradition that began gaining serious momentum in recent years. The Accor Arena has proven to be an excellent venue. Last year’s UFC Fight Night featuring Renato Moicano vs Benoit Saint Denis delivered exactly the kind of excitement that keeps the promotion coming back to French soil. The success of these Paris events has demonstrated that European markets are hungry for high level MMA and willing to support the sport with incredible enthusiasm. Now, they are set for another high stakes event this September.

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho Preview

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho represents a crucial moment for the middleweight division’s future landscape. Both Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho find themselves positioned as legitimate contenders. They need a signature victory to earn their shot at newly-crowned champion Khamzat Chimaev. The timing couldn’t be better for this matchup, as the middleweight division is experiencing a period of transition following Chimaev’s dominant title win over Dricus du Plessis.

The September 6th date gives both fighters plenty of time to prepare for what promises to be a technical and exciting battle between two well-rounded middleweights. Imavov brings home crowd advantage and excellent striking skills. Meanwhile Borralho possesses strong grappling credentials and finishing ability. This fight has all the ingredients needed to produce fireworks and potentially launch someone into championship contention. The stakes are incredibly high for both men.

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho Main Card Breakdown

The main card features a total of 6 fights. It has several compelling matchups that should keep fans entertained throughout the evening. Benoit Saint Denis returns to action against Mauricio Ruffy in what promises to be an absolute barn burner between two aggressive lightweights. Saint Denis always brings incredible energy when fighting in front of his home crowd, and Ruffy has shown flashes of serious potential in his recent UFC appearances.

Updated current fight card and bout order for UFC Paris : Imavov vs Borralho

*Card subject to change*

14 bouts 4 debutants :

•Axel Sola makes 10-1-0
•Robert Ruchala 11-1-0
•Ante Delija 25-6-0
* Losene Keita 16-1-0

Rhys McKee drops down to lightweight for the first time… pic.twitter.com/vsT4YrU0wB
— Combat Sport Guys (@combatsportguys) August 28, 2025

The card also includes Bolaji Oki facing Mason Jones in another intriguing lightweight battle, while Modestas Bukauskas takes on Paul Craig in a light heavyweight contest that could swing dramatically in either direction. Fares Ziam gets a chance to impress in front of French fans when he meets Kaue Fernandes. Former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull will take on Losene Keita in his second UFC fight. Each of these fights brings its own unique storylines and potential for memorable moments.

Fight	Weight Class
Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho	Middleweight
Benoit Saint-Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy	Lightweight
Bolaji Oki vs Mason Jones	Lightweight
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig	Light Heavyweight
Fares Ziam vs. Kaue Fernandes	Lightweight
Patricio Pitbull vs Losene Keita	Featherweight

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho Preliminary Card Breakdown

The preliminary portion of UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho contains several fights featuring rising prospects and veteran gatekeepers. William Gomis faces Robert Ruchala in a featherweight bout that could produce fireworks. Meanwhile Oumar Sy takes on Brendson Ribeiro in a light heavyweight clash.

Heavyweight veteran Marcin Tybura looks to continue his solid run against dangerous striker Ante Delija in what promises to be a technical battle between experienced fighters. The welterweight division gets plenty of representation with Sam Patterson taking on Trey Waters, and Andreas Gustafsson meeting Rinat Fakhretdinov. Brad Tavares brings his veteran presence to the middleweight division against Robert Bryczek. Meanwhile the women’s strawweight division features Shauna Bannon vs Sam Hughes.

Fight	Weight Class
William Gomis vs Robert Ruchała	Featherweight
Oumar Sy vs. Brendson Ribeiro	Light Heavyweight
Marcin Tybura vs Ante Delija	Heavyweight
Sam Patterson vs Trey Waters	Welterweight
Brad Tavares vs Robert Bryczek	Middleweight
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs Andreas Gustafsson	Welterweight
Shauna Bannon vs Sam Hughes	Women’s Strawweight

The preliminary card often produces the most surprising performances of any UFC event. This Paris show appears loaded with potential breakout stars who could steal the spotlight from the main card attractions!

(Image Credit: Timothy D. Easley/Special to the Courier-Journal – Imagn Images)

Benoit Saint-Denis

Caio Borralho

Mauricio Ruffy

Nassourdine Imavov

Patricio Pitbull

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho

Zaid Quraishi

mma

I am a dedicated MMA and Boxing content writer at The Playoffs. I was instantly hooked on MMA after watching the fight between Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi back in 2014, and since then, i have been an avid writer with a deep love for the sport and its techniques, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the sport. My favorite aspect of working at The Playoffs is the creative freedom it provides. The diverse range of topics, from listicles and SEO to news articles, keeps me engaged and motivates me to continuously improve my skills! I aim to capture the excitement of the combat sports world in my writing, acting as the middleman between fighters and their die-hard fans. It is kind of like a referee, but with words!