Caio Borralho Questions Dricus Du Plessis' Championship Reign

Brazilian middleweight contender Caio Borralho has offered a candid assessment of UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis‘ recent title defense. While acknowledging Du Plessis‘ impressive undefeated streak and championship success, Borralho expressed a degree of bewilderment at how the champion’s style translates into victories. Borralho is set to face Jared Cannonier this weekend at UFC on ESPN 62, and his focus is firmly on his own upcoming challenge.

Du Plessis‘ Undefeated Streak Defies Conventional Wisdom

Caio Borralho finds himself in a peculiar position when observing Dricus Du Plessis‘ reign as UFC Middleweight Champion. On one hand, Borralho admits to betting on Du Plessis in his fights, a testament to the champion’s uncanny ability to secure wins. Yet, he also candidly states that Du Plessis‘ technical skills and game plan often appear lacking, making his consistent success seem almost improbable. Borralho’s admiration stems from Du Plessis’ ability to navigate fights and emerge victorious despite what appears to be unconventional approaches, a quality that has kept him undefeated within the UFC and earned him his current standing.

A Champion’s Journey and Borralho’s Next Challenge

Dricus Du Plessis has carved out an impressive undefeated record since his UFC debut, boasting a remarkable ten-fight winning streak. His ascent culminated in capturing the middleweight title by defeating Sean Strickland in January, a victory followed by a hard-fought defense against Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Australia. While a rematch with Strickland seems a likely next step for Du Plessis, Borralho has his sights set on a different contender he believes deserves a shot at the championship. Borralho’s immediate focus, however, remains squarely on his upcoming bout against the seasoned veteran Jared Cannonier.

Brendan Allen Deserves a Title Shot

Borralho is vocal about his belief that Brendan Allen is a fighter who has earned a legitimate claim to a title opportunity. He highlights Allen’s impressive streak of seven or eight consecutive victories as strong evidence of his merit. Borralho points out that Allen was slated to face a top-five opponent in his last outing, but an injury forced a change in plans, leading him to accept a fight against the unranked Chris Curtis. Borralho views this decision as a significant risk taken by Allen, who he feels consistently performs well inside the octagon. He suggests that Allen could further enhance his championship aspirations by improving his promotional efforts and social media presence outside the cage.