At Accor Arena in Paris on September 6, 2025, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho headlined UFC Paris in a scheduled five-round middleweight main event billed as a potential title eliminator; several undercard bouts produced stoppages while other main-card outcomes were recorded in live updates below.
Key Takeaways
- Imavov vs. Borralho served as the five-round main event at UFC Paris on Sept. 6, 2025, in Paris, France.
- Preliminary-card start time was 12:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+; the main card began at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
- Nassourdine Imavov entered at 16-4 (1 NC) off a high-profile February stoppage of Israel Adesanya and a four-fight UFC win streak.
- Caio Borralho entered 17-1 (1 NC), 7-0 in the UFC, with recent wins over Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier and time as UFC 319 backup.
- Several preliminary fights ended by TKO or submission, including Oumar Sy, Ante Delija and Kaue Fernandes.
- Featherweight William Gomis won a unanimous decision over Robert Ruchala (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
- Some main-card results were still being tracked in live updates at the time of the report; see Unconfirmed section for pending items.
Verified Facts
Nassourdine Imavov (16-4, 1 NC), nicknamed “The Sniper,” came into Paris on the back of four straight UFC victories, including a second-round stoppage of two-time champion Israel Adesanya in February. Imavov has notable wins over Jared Cannonier, Brendan Allen and Roman Dolidze.
Caio Borralho (17-1, 1 NC) rose through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021 and is 7-0 in UFC fights listed in coverage. Borralho recorded recent victories over Paul Craig and Jared Cannonier and was named the official backup for the UFC 319 middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis.
The co-main featured Benoît Saint-Denis (14-3, 1 NC) against Mauricio Ruffy (12-1). Saint-Denis had ended a two-fight skid with a second-round submission of Kyle Prepolec in May. Ruffy entered the bout undefeated in the UFC and fresh off a first-round spinning wheel-kick knockout of King Green at UFC 315.
| Bout (Prelims & Noted Results) | Result |
|---|---|
| Featherweight: William Gomis vs. Robert Ruchala | Gomis def. Ruchala via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) |
| Light heavyweight: Oumar Sy vs. Brendson Ribeiro | Sy def. Ribeiro via TKO (punches) at 4:42 of R1 |
| Heavyweight: Ante Delija vs. Marcin Tybura | Delija def. Tybura via TKO (punches) at 2:03 of R1 |
| Lightweight: Kaue Fernandes vs. Harry Hardwick | Fernandes def. Hardwick via TKO (leg kicks) at 3:21 of R1 |
| Welterweight: Sam Patterson vs. Trey Waters | Patterson def. Waters via TKO (punches) at 3:01 of R1 |
| Middleweight: Robert Bryczek vs. Brad Tavares | Bryczek def. Tavares via TKO (punches) at 1:43 of R3 |
| Welterweight: Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Andreas Gustafsson | Fakhretdinov def. Gustafsson via TKO (strikes) at 0:54 of R1 |
| Strawweight: Sam Hughes vs. Shauna Bannon | Hughes def. Bannon via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:58 of R2 |
Context & Impact
If the Imavov–Borralho outcome produces a clear victor, that fighter could be fast-tracked toward a top contender position in the middleweight division and emerge as a potential challenger to champion Khamzat Chimaev. Both men entered the bout on hot streaks that made the fight relevant to immediate title-picture discussions.
For Imavov, beating Borralho would reinforce his February statement victory over Israel Adesanya and cement his rise among elite middleweights. For Borralho, a victory would maintain his unbeaten UFC run and validate his momentum established since joining the promotion in 2021.
- Broadcast note: prelims aired on ESPN+ starting at 12:00 p.m. ET; main card at 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Matchmaking note: Borralho previously served as the official backup for UFC 319 title night.
Main card began live at 3:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+
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Unconfirmed
- Main-event winner (Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho): final result was being recorded in live updates; confirm with official result boards or UFC release.
- Co-main outcome (Benoît Saint-Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy): check official result for confirmation if not listed above.
Bottom Line
UFC Paris on Sept. 6, 2025, featured a pivotal middleweight headliner with significant rankings implications and a prelim card that produced a string of finishes. Confirmed preliminary finishes and the featherweight decision are recorded above; verify the main- and co-main outcomes with the UFC or ESPN+ result pages for the finalized standings and next matchmaking implications.