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UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho - Event Fights, Analytics & Predictions

UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho Poster - UFC Middleweight Analytics
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Paris, France
Accor Arena
Completed13 Fights
Main Card: ESPN+
Prelims: ESPN+
Start Time: 3:00 PM ET / 9:00 PM CET
Start Time by Timezone
Times are estimated; Early Prelims ~2h, Prelims ~2h, Main Card ~2h. Subject to change.
CET
Central Europe (Local)
Early
5:00 PM
Prelims
7:00 PM
Main
9:00 PM
ET
Eastern US/Canada
Early
11:00 AM
Prelims
1:00 PM
Main
3:00 PM
PT
Pacific US/Canada
Early
8:00 AM
Prelims
10:00 AM
Main
12:00 PM
BST
United Kingdom / Ireland
Early
4:00 PM
Prelims
6:00 PM
Main
8:00 PM
AE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Early
7:00 PM
Prelims
9:00 PM
Main
11:00 PM

UFC Fight Night Paris: Imavov vs Borralho Predictions, Odds & Start Time

Full Fight Card Analytics & Breakdowns (Middleweight Headliner)

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Moderate Risk (*)

3-4 UFC Bouts

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5+ UFC Bouts

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UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho Fights, Analytics & Predictions

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We display the best available odds for each fighter to maximize value. Preference is given to BetOnline when available; otherwise, we select the highest‑value line and show the sportsbook and implied probability (I.P %).

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Main Event
Middleweight
VS
Odds:
Decision - Unanimous
R55:00
Scorecards: TBD
Caio Borralho

Caio Borralho

"The Natural"

17-2-1

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Co-Main Event
Mauricio Ruffy

Mauricio Ruffy

"Japa"

12-2-0

Lightweight
VS
Odds:
Submission - Rear Naked Choke (Face Crank)
R22:56
Saint-Denis secured the face crank variation from back control
Benoit Saint Denis

Benoit Saint Denis

"God of War"

15-3-0

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Lightweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Elbows from Mount
R23:18
Jones advanced to mount and finished with elbows
Mason Jones

Mason Jones

"The Dragon"

17-2-0

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Light Heavyweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Elbow from Top Position
R15:00
Bukauskas finished with an elbow from top right at the end of R1
Paul Craig

Paul Craig

"Bearjew"

17-10-1

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Welterweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Punches
R10:54
Quick finish with punches
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Oumar Sy

Oumar Sy

12-1-0

Light Heavyweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Punches from Back Mount
R14:42
Sy secured back mount and finished with punches
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Women's Bantamweight
VS
Odds:
Submission - Rear Naked Choke
R21:58
Hughes finished with RNC
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Heavyweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Uppercut to Ground Punches
R12:03
Delija dropped Tybura with an uppercut and finished with ground strikes
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Featherweight
VS
Odds:
Decision - Unanimous
R35:00
Gomis controlled the fight across three rounds
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Welterweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Right Hook (Standing TKO)
R13:01
Patterson rocked Waters with a right hook for the standing TKO
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Lightweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Calf Kick
R13:21
Fernandes scored a rare calf kick TKO
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Middleweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Right Cross and Follow-up Punches
R31:43
Bryczek closed with a right cross and follow-up punches
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Axel Sola

Axel Sola

11-0-1

Welterweight
VS
Odds:
KO/TKO - Body Shot to Ground Strikes
R32:02
Body shot led to finish with ground strikes
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CANCELLED
Women's Flyweight
CANCELLED
Odds:
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CANCELLED
Patricio Freire

Patricio Freire

"Pitbull"

37-8-0

Featherweight
CANCELLED
Odds:
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CANCELLED
Fares Ziam

Fares Ziam

"Smile Killer"

17-4-0

Lightweight
CANCELLED
Odds:

Event Recap

🇫🇷French Favorites Deliver at Home

UFC Fight Night: Paris delivered an explosive evening of mixed martial arts with the French fighters putting on spectacular performances for their home crowd. Benoit Saint-Denis earned a "Performance of the Night" bonus with a dominant submission victory over Mauricio Ruffy, showcasing his elite grappling skills with a rear naked choke face crank in the second round. Nassourdine Imavov capped off the main event with a decision victory over Caio Borralho, proving his championship credentials in front of his passionate home fans.

A Night of Spectacular Finishes

The card was dominated by explosive finishes, with multiple fighters earning performance bonuses for their devastating stoppages. Mason Jones delivered a brutal ground-and-pound finish against Bolaji Oki with elbows from mount, while Ante Delija shocked the heavyweight division by knocking out veteran Marcin Tybura with a devastating uppercut followed by ground strikes. Kauê Fernandes provided one of the most unique finishes of the night, securing a rare calf kick knockout against Harry Hardwick.

Rising Stars and Veteran Performances

The preliminary card showcased both rising prospects and seasoned veterans delivering memorable performances. Axel Sola maintained his undefeated record with a body shot knockout of Rhys McKee, while Sam Patterson and Robert Bryczek both secured impressive knockout victories. The event highlighted the global nature of the UFC, with fighters from France, Brazil, Lithuania, and other countries delivering action-packed performances that kept the Parisian crowd on their feet throughout the night.

🏅Official Performance Bonuses

  • Performance of the Night: Benoit Saint-Denis ($50,000)
  • Performance of the Night: Mason Jones ($50,000)
  • Performance of the Night: Ante Delija ($50,000)
  • Performance of the Night: Kauê Fernandes ($50,000)

Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

FightFighter AModel Prob AMarket Odds AImplied Prob AFighter BModel Prob BMarket Odds BImplied Prob BValue
Nassourdine vs Caio🟢Nassourdine Imavov42.0%Caio Borralho58.0%No odds yet
Mauricio vs Benoit🟡Mauricio Ruffy32.0%Benoit Saint Denis68.0%No odds yet
Modestas vs Paul🟢Modestas Bukauskas68.0%Paul Craig32.0%No odds yet
Bolaji vs Mason🟡Bolaji Oki65.0%Mason Jones35.0%No odds yet
Oumar vs Brendson🟡Oumar Sy73.0%Brendson Ribeiro27.0%No odds yet
Shauna vs Sam🟡Shauna Bannon35.0%Sam Hughes65.0%No odds yet
Fares vs Kauê🟡Fares Ziam85.0%Kauê Fernandes15.0%No odds yet
High Value
15%+ Edge
Medium Value
10-15% Edge
Low Value
5-10% Edge
No Value
Under 5% Edge

Accuracy of our Picks

Note: These metrics are reference-only. We use flat staking of 1.00 unit per pick regardless of model confidence or probability. Historical units reflect this constant stake size.

Overall Summary (Optimal + Moderate)

67%
Prediction Accuracy (Overall)
4
Correct Predictions (Overall)
6
Total Setup Fights
+0.62
Betting Units (Overall)
50%
Prediction Accuracy (Optimal)
1
Correct Predictions (Optimal)
2
Optimal Setup Fights
-0.71
Betting Units (Optimal)

Correct Predictions (Optimal)

Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig
Pick: Modestas Bukauskas (-350) | +0.29u
Result: KO/TKO - Elbow from Top Position

Incorrect Predictions (Optimal)

Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho
Pick: Caio Borralho | -1.00u
Result: Decision - Unanimous

Moderate Risk Picks Summary

75%
Prediction Accuracy (Moderate)
3
Correct Predictions (Moderate)
4
Moderate Setup Fights
+1.33
Betting Units (Moderate)
Total Units (Moderate): +1.33u
Mauricio Ruffy vs Benoit Saint Denis
Pick: Benoit Saint Denis (+180) | +1.80u
Bolaji Oki vs Mason Jones
Pick: Bolaji Oki | -1.00u
Oumar Sy vs Brendson Ribeiro
Pick: Oumar Sy (-500) | +0.20u
Shauna Bannon vs Sam Hughes
Pick: Sam Hughes (-300) | +0.33u

Event Highlights

Event Preview

Middleweight Main Event in Paris

The main event showcases France's own Nassourdine Imavov facing rising Brazilian contender Caio Borralho at the iconic Accor Arena. This critical middleweight bout features Imavov's home advantage and striking prowess against Borralho's elite grappling and finishing ability. The winner positions themselves for potential top-5 consideration.

International Showcase

This Paris card delivers international flavor with French favorites like Benoit Saint Denis, Fares Ziam, and Morgan Charriere competing at home. The event features elite talent across multiple divisions, mixing established contenders with rising prospects in an electric European atmosphere.

Notable Storylines

This Accor Arena card features compelling matchups across nine weight classes, from flyweight to heavyweight. Key storylines include Imavov's path to middleweight contention, Saint Denis' lightweight ascension, and several French fighters competing in front of their home crowd. With elite European talent and international challengers, UFC Fight Night Paris promises technical striking battles and high-level grappling exchanges in one of the sport's most passionate markets.

Event Analytics Overview

15
Total Fights
2
Main Card Fights
9
Divisions
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