Caio Borralho Explained

Caio Borralho
Other Names:The Natural
Birth Name:Caio Vinícius Silva Borralho[1]
Birth Date:16 January 1993
Birth Place:São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Weight Lb:185
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach:75 in[2]
Stance:Southpaw
Fighting Out Of:São Paulo, Brazil
Team:Fighting Nerds
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Black belt in Muay Thai
Brown belt in Judo
Trainer:Pablo Sucupira (Standup)
Wagner Mota (BJJ)
Years Active:2014–present
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:7
Mma Decloss:1
Mma Nc:1
Sherdog:188043

Caio Vinícius Silva Borralho (born January 16, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of May 7, 2024, he is #12 in the UFC middleweight rankings.[4]

Background

Caio Borralho was born January 16th in São Luís, Maranhão. His grandfather was a math teacher, and inspired by him, Borralho started tutoring at 15 years old in maths and chemistry.[5]

After graduation, Borralho went to Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA) to study Industrial Chemistry. During his university years, he was offered internship opportunity at Brazilian brewery giant Ambev, he would reject this offer, and would ultimately drop out from his university as he became passionate about pursuing career in MMA some time in 2014.[6]

Borralho first started doing Mixed Martial Arts around the age of eighteen years old, but his very first MMA fight occurred in 2014, when he was around twenty-one years old as an amateur, at Dojô James Adler, located in the metropolitan city of São Luís, Maranhão.[7] [8]

Before MMA, Borralho dabbled in other types of martial arts. His very first journey into the world of martial arts came when he was six years with grappling arts by the name of Judo, with Sensei Emílio Moreira serving as his very first mentor. In judo he has won multiple championship at state (Maranhão) and national levels.[9] [10]

After losing to an opponent in a Judo tournament via armlock, Borralho's Sensei Emílio Moreira, coerced him to train in Jiu-jitsu in order to enrich his Judo skills. Not long after Borralho also began training in Muay Thai, but he opted out of these martial arts (Judo and Muay Thai) in 2014 to pursue a pro career in MMA, as he moved out from his native town of São Luís to the city of São Paulo.[11] Eventually, he started his own MMA team ''Fighting Nerds'' with his coach Pablo Sucupira. [12]

Mixed martial arts career

Borralho had an amateur win in 2014 before turning professional later that year.[13] After compiling a record of 8–1–1, he was invited to competed on Dana White's Contender Series.

Dana White’s Contender Series

Borralho made his Contender Series debut against Aaron Jeffery on September 28, 2021. He won via unanimous decision, but didn't get a contract with the UFC[14] [15] [16]

He returned a month later, a significant favorite against 8–3 Jesse Murray.[17] The fight was a Light Heavyweight, and Borralho won via first-round TKO, earning a contract with the UFC.[18]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Borralho was signed by the UFC and made his promotional debut against Gadzhi Omargadzhiev at .[19] Borralho won by technical decision after an accidental foul on his opponent.[20] [21]

Borralho next faced prospect Armen Petrosyan at, winning via unanimous decision.[22] [23]

He next faced Makhmud Muradov at UFC 280, whom he defeated via unanimous decision.[24] [25]

Borralho faced Michał Oleksiejczuk at, winning via rear-naked choke in the second round.[26] [27]

Borralho was scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev on November 4, 2023, at .[28] However, Ruziboev withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Abus Magomedov.[29] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

Borralho faced Paul Craig on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[31] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.[32] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[33]

Borralho is scheduled to face former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Jared Cannonier in the main event on August 24, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 62.[34]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

Caio Borralho is married and has one son.[38] He has been wearing eyeglasses since age of three, as he has been suffering from both myopia & astigmatism.[39] Borralho initial appeal with MMA originated from the martial arts flicks of Jean-Claude Van Damme, Jackie Chan & Bruce Lee.

He currently resides in São Paulo, and has completed his Physical Education degree from a university. Borralho also teaches martial arts classes at various gyms in the city of São Paulo.

He is a fan of superhero films, video games & anime; he also plays chess, which is why Borralho got the nickname "Rei dos Nerds" (King of Nerds).

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|16–1 (1)|Paul Craig|KO (punches)|UFC 301||align=center|2|align=center|2:10|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ||-|Win|align=center|15–1 (1)|Abus Magomedov|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|14–1 (1)|Michał Oleksiejczuk|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:49|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–1 (1)|Makhmud Muradov|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 280||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Win|align=center||Armen Petrosyan|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–1 (1)|Gadzhi Omargadzhiev|Technical Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:56|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–1 (1)|Jesse Murray|TKO (punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 44||align=center|1|align=center|1:41|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–1 (1)|Aaron Jeffery| Decision (unanimous)|Dana White's Contender Series 41||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1 (1)|Wildemar Santos|Decision (unanimous)|Future FC 12||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|7–1 (1)|Ykaro Queiroz|Decision (unanimous)|Future FC 10||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|6–1 (1)|Otávio Sagás|Submission (guillotine choke)|Future FC 8||align=center|1|align=center|3:44|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|5–1 (1)|Luiz Carlos Alves|Submission (anaconda choke)|Mega Fight Championship 2||align=center|1|align=center|2:03||Osasco, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|4–1 (1)|Douglas Nascimento|TKO (punches)|Batalha MMA 14||align=center|1|align=center|1:13|São Paulo, Brazil||-|NC|align=center|3–1 (1)|Raylander Marques|No Contest|Vikings Fight Club 2||align=center|1|align=center|5:00|Campinas, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|3–1|Luiz Carlos Alves|TKO |Arena Combat: Fight Night 2||align=center|1|align=center|0:20|São Sebastião, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|2–1|Edson Junior|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Thunder Fight 9||align=center|3|align=center|3:05|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|1–1|João Carvalho|Decision (unanimous)|Bradar Fight 3||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Luís, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Cleiton Rafael|KO (punch)|Evocke Fight: Gods of War||align=center|1|align=center|1:48|São Paulo, Brazil|[40]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Stats UFC . ufcstats.com.
  3. Web site: Caio Borralho UFC. UFC.com. 7 September 2021 . November 5, 2023.
  4. Web site: UFC Rankings UFC.com . 2024-05-07 . www.ufc.com.
  5. Web site: UFC: Estreante foi professor de química e hoje ensina nerds a darem porrada . 2023-11-01 . www.uol.com.br . pt-br.
  6. Web site: Referência no MMA, Brasil vai em busca de novos talentos Flashscore.com.br . 2023-09-27 . www.flashscore.com.br . pt-BR.
  7. Web site: Pinto . Neres . 2020-08-17 . Conheça o maranhense a um passo do UFC . 2023-09-27 . O Imparcial . pt-br.
  8. Web site: Sherdog.com . Nerding Out with Caio Borralho . 2023-11-01 . Sherdog . en.
  9. Web site: 2020-07-24 . Maranhense disputa cinturão no maior evento de MMA do Brasil . 2023-09-27 . Universidade FM 106,9 MHz . pt-BR.
  10. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2019-08-20 . Future FC 8's Caio Borralho: "I'm Ready to Put on a Show" . 2023-11-01 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2022-10-17 . 'Rei dos nerds' rejeitou emprego em cervejaria e desistiu de faculdade de química em busca de sonho de ser campeão do UFC . 2023-08-27 . ESPN.com . pt.
  12. Web site: Sherdog.com . Nerding Out with Caio Borralho . 2023-08-27 . Sherdog . en.
  13. Web site: Caio Borralho ("The Natural") | MMA Fighter Page .
  14. Web site: Stumberg . Patrick L. . 2021-09-28 . LIVE! UFC 'Contender Series' Results, Streaming Play-By-Play Updates . 2023-09-27 . MMAmania.com . en.
  15. Web site: Sharma . Puneet . 2023-05-02 . Who is Caio Borralho? Exploring the rise in prominence of UFC's latest promising fighter . 2023-09-27 . www.sportskeeda.com . en-us.
  16. Web site: Hester . Bryson . 2021-10-18 . Redemption: Second Chances on Dana White's Contender Series — Caio Borralho . 2023-09-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: Cruz . Guilherme . 2021-10-03 . Caio Borralho gets second Contender Series fight in 21 days, meets Jesse Murray . 2023-09-27 . MMA Fighting . en.
  18. Web site: Duffy . Ben . Dana White's Contender Series 2021 Week 8 Play-by-Play & Results . 2023-09-27 . Sherdog . en.
  19. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 MMA Event . 2023-08-27 . Tapology . en.
  20. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2022-04-16 . UFC Vegas 51 results: Caio Borralho wins technical decision after Gadzhi Omargadzhiev unable to continue following illegal strike . 2023-09-27 . MMA Fighting . en.
  21. Web site: 2022-04-18 . Caio Borralho estreia bem em Las Vegas Sampaio empata; Moto e Juventude perdem nas séries B e D . 2023-09-27 . Universidade FM 106,9 MHz . pt-BR.
  22. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev MMA Event . 2023-08-27 . Tapology . en.
  23. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2022-07-09 . UFC Vegas 58: Caio Borralho Takes Decision Over Petrosyan In Grappling Heavy Fight . 2023-09-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  24. Web site: UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev MMA Event . 2023-08-27 . Tapology . en.
  25. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2022-10-22 . UFC 280: Caio Borralho Grinds Out UD Over Muradov . 2023-09-27 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  26. Web site: UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simón MMA Event . 2023-08-27 . Tapology . en.
  27. Web site: Cruz . Guilherme . 2023-04-29 . UFC Vegas 72 video: Caio Borralho submits Michal Oleksiejczuk for first UFC finish . 2023-09-27 . MMA Fighting . en.
  28. Web site: Harvey Leonard . 2023-07-23 . UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (7/17-7/23): Caio Borralho & 'Blood Diamond' have returns announced, six cancellations . 2023-10-08 . mmanews.com.
  29. Web site: Staff . 2023-10-08 . Abus Magomedov steps in to face Caio Borralho at UFC Sao Paulo . 2023-10-08 . mmafighting.com.
  30. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-11-04 . UFC Sao Paulo: Caio Borralho Cruises to Decision Win Over Abus Magomedov . 2023-11-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: Simon . Tyriece . 2024-01-22 . UFC Schedule: Updated List Of Upcoming Events & Fight Cards . 2024-01-22 . MMA News UFC News, Results & Interviews . en-us.
  32. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-05-05 . UFC 301: Caio Borralho Knocks Out Paul Craig in Biggest Career Win . 2024-05-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  33. Web site: Bonuses! Back-flipping Michel Pereira banks $50K for quick submission - UFC 301. mmamania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2024-05-05. 2024-05-05.
  34. Web site: UFC announces Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho main event on short notice. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-08-07. 2024-08-07.
  35. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-04-29 . UFC Vegas 72: Song Yadong, Caio Borralho Among Four Performance Bonus Winners . 2023-10-01 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  36. Web site: UFC Records - Middleweight . 2023-11-18 . statleaders.ufc.com.
  37. Web site: 2020-10-19 . Caio Borralho se torna campeão do Future de MMA . 2023-09-27 . O Imparcial . pt-br.
  38. Web site: 2023-05-03 . Caio Borralho já tem novos planos para o UFC . 2023-08-27 . O Imparcial . pt-br.
  39. Web site: Stein . Christian . Nerding Out with Caio Borralho . 2023-09-27 . Sherdog . en.
  40. Web site: Caio Borralho. Sherdog . en.

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