“I’M COMING BACK, BOYS”: Caio Borralho breaks silence after first UFC loss in 10 years to Nassourdine Imavov

For the first time in over a decade, Caio Borralho tasted defeat inside the Octagon. At UFC Paris, the Brazilian middleweight dropped a unanimous decision to hometown favorite Nassourdine Imavov, ending his 10-year undefeated streak.

But just days later, Borralho made it clear to fans that this is far from the end.

Caio Borralho’s undefeated streak ends in a tough battle against Nassourdine Imavov

Saturday night in Paris marked a turning point for Borralho. Entering the octagon with a long unbeaten streak, the Brazilian was expected to test Imavov’s patience with his wrestling-heavy approach. Instead, the Frenchman dominated the striking exchanges and stuffed all five of Borralho’s takedown attempts.

Judges’ scorecards painted a clear picture: 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.

For Borralho, who only weeks earlier had weighed in as the middleweight title fight backup at UFC 319, it was a jarring setback. The title talk may be on pause, but the 31-year-old insists the story isn’t over.

“Defeat teaches. Reveals. Builds.”: Borralho’s message to fans after UFC Paris setback

In an Instagram post following the loss, Borralho opened up about the emotions that come with a setback. “Defeat teaches. Reveals. Builds. I’m sure defeat will shape me more than any victory,” he wrote.

He closed with a declaration that instantly went viral among fight fans: “I’M COMING BACK, BOYS.”

The defiant message reassured supporters that the loss won’t define him; it will fuel his next climb.

Fellow fighters back Borralho, call his future “bright” despite Paris loss

Despite the tough loss, analysts and ex-fighters believe Borralho still has plenty of time to rebuild. Former UFC star Josh Thomson spoke about the Brazilian’s future, noting that minor adjustments could keep him in the title conversation.“He just needs a couple of little tweaks here and there. He's got a bright future ahead of him,” Thomson said on the Weighing In podcast. “He has still got plenty of time to make another run, maybe even three… We’ll see him back.”Though his Paris night ended in disappointment, Borralho’s outlook shows no signs of slowing down. The Fighting Nerds standout remains focused on rebuilding, refining his game, and chasing UFC gold.For now, fans can only wait and see where “The Natural” resurfaces. But if his words are anything to go by, Borralho’s return will not only be inevitable; it’ll be unforgettable.