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Borralho Calls for Top-10 Middleweight Fight at UFC 334

Caio Borralho is cleared to fight again and wants a top-10 middleweight opponent at UFC 334 in New York on November 14. The No. 6-ranked middleweight, recovering from rib surgery, says he is nearly fully healed and back in full training.

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Borralho Sets Sights on UFC 334 Return

UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho is cleared to fight again and wants a top-10 opponent at UFC 334 in New York on November 14. The Brazilian told MMA Fighting that he is nearly fully recovered from the rib surgery that forced him out of a planned fight with Joe Pyfer at UFC 330.

Borralho, the No. 6-ranked middleweight in the Meta UFC Rankings, said he is back to full training and expects to be ready for a fight camp in three to four weeks. "I think I'm around 90 to 95 percent, but I'm full training right now," he told com's Guilherme Cruz. "I'm doing everything, doing grappling, wrestling, striking and everything. I think a day for me to start a camp will be like in three, four weeks, and I want to fight in MSG, so this is the perfect date for me."

UFC 334 takes place on November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Borralho said the injury layoff gave him a chance to work on improvements and take care of his body after fighting consistently since joining the UFC in 2021.

Open to Rebooking Pyfer Fight

Borralho was scheduled to face Joe Pyfer at UFC 330 but had to pull out due to injury. He said he is open to fighting Pyfer if the UFC rebooks that matchup.

"I think it was a great match-up against Joe Pyfer, he was one of the top guys in the world. I think it will be a great fight with him. I think we're going to do this fight sooner or later, but I needed to pull out and do surgery and all this stuff. But I feel ready already. I feel that I'm getting the best shape of my life right now," Borralho said.

Pyfer recently stopped former champion Israel Adesanya to extend his winning streak to four.

Borralho's Path to Title Contention

Borralho, 28, holds an 8-1 record in the UFC since joining in 2022, with notable wins over Jared Cannonier, Reinier de Ridder, and Abus Magomedov. His lone defeat came against Nassourdine Imavov, a loss he avenged with a March victory over de Ridder, who last weekend did very good against Roman Dolidze.

Borralho believes he is one or two wins away from fighting for the title. "I just need to make sense for me, for the company, and for the division," he said.

The middleweight title picture remains unsettled after Sean Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in May to claim the belt. Borralho, who has trained with both fighters, said he was surprised Chimaev chose to stand and trade with Strickland rather than relying on his wrestling. He believes Imavov deserves the next title shot over a Chimaev rematch, though Pyfer and Brendan Allen are also in the mix.

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Heavy.

Framing: Calls for a fight at UFC 334 — Neutral, informational, with a promotional slant

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Caio Borralho called for a fight at the upcoming UFC 334 card
Borralho is the No. 6-ranked middleweight in the Meta UFC Rankings
Borralho was supposed to fight Joe Pyfer at UFC 330 but was forced to pull out due to injury
Borralho said he is back in training and would ideally make a return at UFC 334
UFC 334 takes place on November 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
Borralho said he is around 90 to 95 percent and full training right now
Borralho is open to fighting Pyfer if the UFC rebooks that matchup
Borralho is 8-1 overall in the UFC since joining in 2022
Borralho has notable wins over Jared Cannonier, Reinier de Ridder, and Abus Magomdov
Borralho's lone defeat came against Nassourdine Imavov
Borralho believes he is just one or two wins away from fighting for the title
Borralho said he had seven straight wins and then lost
Borralho mentioned he now has a good win against de Ridder, who did very good last weekend against Roman Dolidze

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Yardbarker

Framing: The headline emphasizes Borralho's call for a top-10 opponent at UFC 334.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Borralho is cleared to fight again and wants a top-10 middleweight at UFC 334 in New York on November 14.
Borralho told MMA Fighting that he is nearly fully recovered from rib surgery that forced him out of a planned fight with Joe Pyfer at UFC 330.
Borralho said he is doing full training now and expects to be ready for a fight camp in three to four weeks.
Borralho said "I think I'm around 90 to 95 percent, but I'm full training right now."
Borralho holds an 8-1 record in the UFC.
Borralho is coming off a March victory over Reinier de Ridder, which snapped a decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov.
Pyfer recently stopped former champion Israel Adesanya to extend his winning streak to four.
Sean Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev by split decision in May to claim the middleweight belt.
Borralho said he was surprised Chimaev chose to stand and trade with Strickland rather than relying on his wrestling.
Borralho believes Imavov deserves the next title shot over a Chimaev rematch, though Pyfer and Brendan Allen are also in the mix.
Borralho said the injury layoff gave him a chance to work on improvements and take care of his body.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimBorralho is cleared to fight again and wants a top-10 middleweight at UFC 334 in New York on November 14.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC
ClaimBorralho is nearly fully recovered from rib surgery that forced him out of a planned fight with Joe Pyfer at UFC 330.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Yardbarker as of Aug 31, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC, Heavy. as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

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