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UFC Fight Night Paris: Nassourdine Imavov Defeats Caio Borralho

By LockerRoom Team September 9, 2025

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho delivered a record-breaking night at the Accor Arena, drawing 15,724 fans and generating a gate of $4.33 million, the highest in the arena’s history.

In the main event, France’s Nassourdine Imavov, the No. 2 ranked middleweight contender, earned a dominant unanimous decision victory over No. 7 contender Caio Borralho. The win marked Imavov’s second main event victory of 2025 and his fifth straight win as he continues his push toward a title shot.

"I'm a little bit disappointed I didn't get the finish," Imavov said. "The atmosphere in Paris was crazy, so I'm very happy. Striking is my mastery. Boxing is my thing. I'm the next (title challenger)."

In the co-main event, French lightweight Benoît Saint Denis thrilled the home crowd with a second-round submission win over Mauricio Ruffy. Applying relentless pressure, Saint Denis secured a rear-naked choke at 2:56 of Round 2.

"I'm happy I washed away my deception of last year. The God of War is back," Saint Denis said. "Two times, I've been booked against a top 15, and I've beaten them. Now I would like to face a top 10."

The event also featured several highlight finishes, including Modestas Bukauskas’ first-round KO of Paul Craig, Mason Jones’ TKO of Bolaji Oki, and Ante Delija’s KO of Marcin Tybura.

Performance of the Night bonuses went to Benoît Saint Denis, Mason Jones, Ante Delija, and Kaue Fernandes.

Official Results – UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho

Main Event

  • Nassourdine Imavov def. Caio Borralho via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Co-Main Event

  • Benoît Saint Denis def. Mauricio Ruffy via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 2:56

Main Card

  • Modestas Bukauskas def. Paul Craig via KO (elbow), Round 1, 5:00

  • Mason Jones def. Bolaji Oki via TKO (elbows), Round 2, 3:18

  • Axel Sola def. Rhys McKee via TKO (body shot), Round 3, 2:02

  • William Gomis def. Robert Ruchala via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Prelims

  • Oumar Sy def. Brendson Ribeiro via TKO (strikes), Round 2, 4:42

  • Ante Delija def. Marcin Tybura via KO (strikes), Round 1, 2:03

  • Kaue Fernandes def. Harry Hardwick via TKO (leg kicks), Round 1, 3:21

  • Sam Patterson def. Trey Waters via TKO (strikes), Round 1, 3:01

  • Robert Bryczek def. Brad Tavares via TKO (strikes), Round 3, 1:43

  • Rinat Fakhretdinov def. Andreas Gustafsson via TKO (strikes), Round 1, 0:54

  • Sam Hughes def. Shauna Bannon via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 2, 1:58