Middleweight#7 RankedACTIVE
Caio Borralho
17-2
Age
32
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
14:04
Gym
The Fighting Nerds
UFC Record
7-1(8 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 1 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 5R5 1
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
53%
Bonuses
3
Style
MMA
Location
State of Maranhao, Brazil
Next Fight2026-03-07
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
Opponent Last Bout
L - Brendan AllenSubmissionR3 1:44· Arm Triangle From Mount
Fight History
WIN
GO
vs Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 3:56
Decision - Unanimous·R3 3:56
WIN
JC
vs Jared Cannonier
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:49
LOSS
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Armen Petrosyan
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:10
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:10
WIN
MM
vs Makhmud Muradov
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
1.28 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Caio adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 56% striking and 48% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+61% vs div avg
62%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
38%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
35%
⭐Other
Counters
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (62%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (116%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 235% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and Strike Acc% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 77% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (134% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#17 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
49% acc80%
Clinch
86% acc4%
Ground
93% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.94/min
3.44 landed/min2.50 absorbed/min
3.44
Landed/Min
2.50
Absorbed/Min
0.43
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed483
Sig. Strikes Attempted860
Key Insights
Caio is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 49% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 93% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#12 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
77%
Elite
Division Rank#18 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
1
Defended
24
Total
25
1.28
TD / 15min
0.43
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
25
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
50
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
50%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 77%.
4 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
966
1.63
Ratio
Absorbed
594
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
8/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
134%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.63x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 134% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:29
R2 Control
1:12
R3 Control
1:51
R1 to Final
+7%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.3pp
Body
+7.3pp
Leg
-10.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-22.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
13.0
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
29.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
223%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#32
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#8
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#17
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#5
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#25
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#24
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#12
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3106
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights