Team Fighting Nerds’ Caio Borralho will return to theoctagonthis weekend in the co-main event of UFC 326 against Reinier de Ridder. Both fighters have enjoyed strong runs in the UFC so far, but after losing their most recent bouts, they’ll be looking to return to winning ways this Saturday.During the UFC 326 media day, “The Natural” was asked to give his assessment of “RDR” after their faceoff.
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The Dutch fighterstands6’4″ with a 78-inch reach.
Borralho, on the other hand, is slightly shorter,standing at6’1” with a 75-inch reach.
After the Paramount faceoff, the Brazilian compared de Ridder’s frame to one of his past opponents, Abus Magomedov. He said:
“Oh, big guy, very awkward body. I’ve faced a guy like him before, Abus [Magomedov]. Long arms, shoulders very high. That’s the fight business. We’re used to that. Nothing to take away like ‘He was afraid’ or ‘this or that.’ I think people say that to feel more confident. I don’t need that. There were two high‑level guys over there wanting to fight, waiting for Saturday.”
Check out Caio Borralho’s comments below (13:40):
During the same media day sit-down, Caio Borralho gave his two cents on how he expects the UFC 326 bout with Reinier de Ridder to play out. He said:
“I think he’s a great fighter. Awkward style on the feet. Pressure fighter and very, very good in grappling.” [3:36]
Borralho believes his bout with “RDR” won’t turn into a striking fest and expects the latter toshoot for takedownsin an attempt to neutralize his knockout power.
Source: LowKickMMA.com
