UFC Paris: Borralho vs. Imavov Title Shot Implications, Parlay Picks & A Scathing Grappling Critique
This Saturday’s UFC Paris event is more than just a fight night—it’s a potential inflection point for the entire middleweight division. With Khamzat Chimaev awaiting his next challenger, the main event between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho could determine who gets the next title shot.
But the Ringside Report crew isn’t just focused on the main event. In a scorching critique, Fred Garcia takes aim at the flawed quintet tournament format that is “boring” fans and leading to draws, arguing for a return to a more traditional style of grappling competition.
Meanwhile, everyone is talking about Tony Ferguson. After years of watching him endure a brutal losing streak, fans were overjoyed to see “El Cucuy” score a knockout in his Misfits Boxing debut. The win was so big, it has fight fans clamoring for his return to the UFC.
Dive into our full breakdown for expert analysis, bold parlay picks from Dave Simon, and a closer look at what the results from Paris could mean for the future of the UFC.
UFC Debates: Merab’s Superstar Potential, O’Malley’s Claims, and UFC 307 Preview
In the latest episode of Ringside Report MMA, sparks flew as Dave Simon and Fred Garcia debated the future of the UFC’s bantamweight division. “Merab is the next superstar,” Fred declared confidently. Dave challenged this, replying, “Is he, though? I don’t think he’s going to sell any pay-per-views.” This heated exchange set the stage for an in-depth discussion about Merab Dvalishvili’s marketability, Sean O’Malley’s surprising claims after his loss, and why rising stars like Umar Nurmagomedov deserve a shot at the title.