For the primary time in virtually a yr, the UFC touches down in Paris for one more thrilling Struggle Evening card, UFC Paris, topped by an exceptional middleweight pairing between French standout Nassourdine Imavov and Brazil’s personal Caio Borralho. Within the penultimate bout of the night, fellow hometown star Benoît Saint Denis will endeavor to halt the advance of the surging Maurício Ruffy.
UFC Paris Principal Occasion
Following a brief discover gentle heavyweight bout towards Sean Strickland in 2023, Imavov has remained good within the Octagon forward of UFC Paris. Barring a controversial no contest in his match with Chris Curtis at UFC 29, “The Sniper” has gained 4 of his final 5 fights, attaining notable victories over Jared Cannonier, Brendan Allen and former champion Israel Adesanya.
At present having fun with a sixteen-bout profitable streak, Borralho has confirmed himself as a respectable contender at middleweight, capturing key triumphs towards stalwart opposition in Abus Magomedov, Paul Craig and Cannonier. At this cut-off date, no Preventing Nerd consultant has fought for a UFC title, however ought to he get the win on Saturday in UFC Paris, “The Pure” might earn his place in a pay-per-view important occasion subsequent yr.
UFC Paris Co-Principal Occasion
Making the journey out to his dwelling nation after almost a yr, Saint Denis enters his second tilt of 2025 with a variety of stress stacked upon him after having suffered a bloody beatdown towards Renato Moicano in entrance of his fellow Frenchmen final yr. Now seemingly revitalized following a faucet out win over Kyle Prepolec again in Might, “God of Struggle” is in search of to redeem himself on acquainted soil with a second consecutive spectacular efficiency in UFC Paris.
One of many main figures on the now esteemed Preventing Nerd workforce, Ruffy catapulted himself into stardom at light-weight by flooring divisional luminary King Inexperienced with a hellacious spinning wheel kick. Again to capitalize on his momentum, “One Shot” is keen to show that lighting can, certainly, strike the identical place twice with one other dominant exhibiting in UFC Paris on his warpath to UFC gold.
Extra Bouts On the Principal Card
Rounding out the UFC Paris important card, Modestas Bukauskas meets veteran gentle heavyweight fighter Paul Craig. Then, promising light-weight prospects Bolaji Oki and Mason Jones come to blows to find out who would be the subsequent budding star within the weight class. Additionally, four-time defending Ares FC 155-lb king Axel Sola strikes up a division to battle Rhys McKee. Lastly, French featherweight William Gomis grapples with former KSW Interim Champion Robert Ruchala.
UFC Paris Predictions and Employees Picks
MMASucka workers picks are composed of 4 of the world’s main combined martial arts organizations: the Final Preventing Championship (UFC), the Skilled Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Collection (DWCS).
UFC picks will embody important card fights starting from 4 to 6 matchups per occasion.
PFL picks from important playing cards for pay-per-views and from match fights within the Common Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
ONE FC and DWCS picks will characteristic all MMA fights from the occasion with a minimal of three matchups.
The person who picks probably the most victorious fighters by the tip of 2025 can have a selection between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or an in depth chain from Championship Chains. Employees picks in 2023 have been gained by Ben Jamieson with a file of 300-148.
Discover our UFC Paris picks and struggle odds beneath.
Employees data after Dana White’s Contender Collection Ep. 80:
Hank Strandberg: 152-83
Drew Zuhosky: 118-117
Frazer Krohn: 115-83
Jeremy Model: 112-80
Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Observe – not all workers decide for each occasion*
William Gomis -260
Vs.
Robert Ruchala +220
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Gomis by Unanimous DecisionHank Strandberg: Gomis by Unanimous ResolutionDrew Zuhosky: Ruchala by Unanimous DecisionFrazer Krohn:
Employees choosing Gomis: 2
Employees choosing Ruchala: 1
Sola Axel -130
Vs.
Rhys McKee +110
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Sola by Unanimous DecisionHank Strandberg: Sola by Unanimous Resolution Drew Zuhosky: McKee by Unanimous Resolution Frazer Kron: McKee by Unanimous Resolution
Employees choosing Sola: 2
Employees choosing McKee: 2
Mason Jones -135
Vs.
Bolaji Oki +115
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Jones by Unanimous DecisionHank Strandberg: Jones by Unanimous Resolution Drew Zuhosky: Jones by Unanimous Resolution Frazer Kron: Jones by Unanimous Resolution
Employees choosing Jones: 4
Employees choosing Oki: 0
Modestas Bukauskas -350
Vs.
Paul Craig +285
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Bukauskas by Second Spherical KnockoutHank Strandberg: Bukauskas by Second Spherical Knockout Drew Zuhosky: Craig by Third Spherical Knockout Frazer Krohn: Bukauskas by Unanimous Resolution
Employees choosing Bukauskas: 3
Employees choosing Craig: 1
Mauricio Ruffy -155
Vs.
Benoît Saint Denis +135
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Ruffy by Unanimous DecisionHank Strandberg: Ruffy by Second Spherical Knockout Drew Zuhosky: Ruffy by Unanimous Resolution Frazer Krohn: Saint Denis by Unanimous Resolution
Employees choosing Ruffy: 3
Employees choosing Saint Denis: 1
Caio Borralho -135
Vs.
Nassourdine Imavov +115
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Model: Borralho by Third Spherical TKOHank Strandberg: Borralho by Unanimous Resolution Drew Zuhosky: Borralho by Unanimous Resolution Frazer Kron: Imavov by Fourth Spherical Knockout
Employees choosing Borralho: 3
Employees choosing Imavov: 1
