Archive September 6, 2025

Caio Borralho has always known that he stands out from the majority of fighters.

The 32-year-old Brazilian is “good with numbers” and taught mathematics and chemistry as a teenager.

Albert Einstein’s mural adorns the main training area at his Sao Paulo gym.

Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Anderson Silva, and Minotauro Nogueira are just a few of the famous fighters who fight alongside Einstein, but Borralho’s story is largely based on Einstein.

Borralho has recently started playing a lot of poker and has won more than 1, 000 chess matches online.

The Brazilian’s interest is typically piqued by a subject, person, or game that is based on problem-solving.

“It’s because it’s about mind games,” she said. And it depicts fighting in the same way, Boralho tells BBC Sport.

“How to read people, how to play with the mind, and how to observe patterns and triggers. They resemble each other very much, in my opinion.

In the Saturday main event of UFC Paris, Boralho takes on French middleweight Nassourdine Imavov.

Borralho and his coaching staff will be sporting their signature white plastic lenses with white tape during fight week.

Borralho used to be bullied for his “nerdy” interests, which he referred to as “nerdy,” so he started the Fighting Nerds with his coach Pablo Sucupira in response.

We, to be clear, “wishes to represent love and courage.” Borralho stated that we want to inspire others to be themselves.

“Imagine a nerd who is subject to bullying and animosity. They watch a man who calls himself a nerd and kicks ass in the UFC, which sends a strong message to them.

Because I am aware of how difficult it is to be on the other side, I know this is undoubtedly something very important to me.

Borralho, who has won his first seven fights in the UFC, claims that his team’s brand received a lot of positive feedback.

Borralho said, “My son hated to wear glasses because everyone was making fun of him, and right now, after seeing you guys, he loves to wear them,” and I’ve had many parents say that.

Borralho’s team-mate Mauricio Ruffy takes on Benoit Saint-Denis in Paris’ co-main event, and the Fighting Nerds are doing just that.

Ruffy has won his first three fights and defeated Bobby Green in March with a spectacular spinning wheel kick, just like Borralho, in a never-beaten start to his UFC career.

Meanwhile, Carlos Prates, who defeated Geoff Neal last month, is generating much fanfare. In November, he squares off against British spy Leon Edwards.

Borralho claims that intelligence and strategic planning contribute to their success rather than physicality.

Borralho said, “I believe it’s the most crucial factor: your fight intelligence, your intelligence, and your ability to keep your tactics going even in precarious and stressful circumstances.”

People typically perceive physical things as being present in this game, but what they don’t typically understand is how the mind functions in this game, and that’s a lot.

Borralho points to a victory over Paul Craig in May when he waited for the Scotsman to regain his balance rather than squat with him on the ground.

Borralho said, “I know I have good jiu-jitsu to trade with him, but I was smart enough to make him stand up and knock him out.”

Because I knew that was the best course of action, not because of ego. I did it then.

Borralho could take the middleweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev if they defeat Imavov.

Borralho wants to write his name into UFC history books despite having a shot at winning the title.

Borralho declared, “I want to be the most intelligent fighter in UFC history.”

To the end of the 2028 Formula 1 season, Pierre Gasly has agreed to extend his contract with Alpine.

The 29-year-old Frenchman, who won one grand prix, has since won two podiums for the Renault-owned team in the 2023 season.

Executive director Flavio Briatore, who was not with the team when the driver first joined, has faith in Gasly.

Briatore continued, “I have always stressed how crucial it is to develop and improve the Alpine F1 team’s competitiveness,” since returning to the team.

We have our lead driver confirmed and well-positioned for the new era of F1, which will begin in 2026.

“During this difficult time, Pierre has been a tremendous asset to the team. We look forward to working together for a long time and I have been very impressed by his attitude, dedication, and talent.

Gasly expressed his excitement about investing in Alpine for the long term. Driving for a French automaker is a very proud job for me, especially as a Frenchman. Since I first joined in 2023, I have always believed that this organization is the best fit for the future.

Gasly won the Italian Grand Prix in 2020 when he left Red Bull’s second team, then called AlphaTauri, for his success.

Alpine have not yet decided on their second driver for 2026.

Franco Colapinto, an Argentine, has taken the seat alongside Gasly since the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May.

After competing in the first six races of the season, he took the place of Australian Jack Doohan, who was then sacked and was now a reserve driver.

Australia 28 (7)

White, Suaalii, and O’Connor are the two Bell Cons, Lynagh and O’Connor.

Argentina 24 (21)

Six minutes into Australia’s 28-24 victory over Argentina at home after a 21-7 half-time deficit, Angus Bell scored a stunning winning try.

In the 79th minute, Juan Cruz Mallia had given Argentina a 21-21 lead before the Wallabies turned down three chances to equalize with a penalty before the prop Bell went over the line.

With a score of 24-17 in their match against world champion South Africa, New Zealand extended their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 51 matches over the course of 31 years.

Harry Wilson, the captain of Australia, was understandably proud of the bravery of his country in defeating Argentina.

Wilson, whose side rallied from a 22-5 deficit to defeat South Africa 38-22 last month, gave the team credit for their effort. “We could have gone for goal there and taken the draw,” Wilson said.

“Everyone believed that we would succeed,” the statement read. We might as well support the boys if they want to win.

We weren’t at our best, but it’s really a credit to the boys for coming up with a win against such high-quality opposition.

Following their first home victory over New Zealand in their previous game, the Pumas had traveled to Townsville in north Queensland.

And despite a Nic White try for Australia, they were able to put them 21-7 up thanks to three penalties from Santi Carreras and tries from Mateo Carreras and Bautista Delguy.

Before the late drama gave the hosts a 21-21 lead, Joseph Suaalii’s two tries gave Australia a 21-21 lead.

According to Pumas skipper Julian Montoya, “It was far from a good performance.”

New Zealand 24 (14)

Cons: Barrett, McKenzie, 2 Pen: McKenzie; Tries: Narawa, Jordan, and Tupaea

South Africa 17 (3)

New Zealand defeated world champion South Africa 24-17 to win their first match of the year in Auckland’s Eden Park, extending their remarkable unbeaten streak to 51 matches.

Before the Springboks could put a penalty on the scoreboard, Emoni Narawa and Will Jordan converted tries to put the hosts 14-0 ahead.

The All Blacks extended their lead after the break when a Quinn Tupaea try beat Malcolm Marx who crossed the line for South Africa.

The visitors were within a converted score of their opponents when a Cobus Reinach try held on, but New Zealand persevered to win.

Ardie Savea, who was playing his 100th Test for the All Blacks, “We knew the Springboks were going to come here and give it to us,” he said.

I’m only proud of how the boys dressed up and dressed up.

Australia 28 (7)

White, Suaalii, Bell Cons: Lynagh, O’Connor, and Pens:

Argentina 24 (21)

Six minutes into Australia’s thrilling victory over Argentina 28-24 in the rugby championship, Angus Bell scored a stunning winning try from the opening hooter.

In the 79th minute, Juan Cruz Mallia had given Argentina a 21-21 lead before Bell went over the line after the Wallabies turned down three chances to equalize with a penalty.

“We could have gone for goal there and taken the draw,” said Australia captain Harry Wilson, whose side rallied from a 22-5 deficit to defeat South Africa 38-22 last month.

“Everyone believed that we would succeed,” the statement read. We might as well support boys if they want to win.

We weren’t at our best, but it’s a real credit to the boys for coming up against such a top-notch opposition.

Following their first home victory over New Zealand in their previous game, the Pumas made the trip to Queensland.

And despite a Nic White try for Australia, they were able to put them 21-7 up thanks to three penalties from Santi Carreras and tries from Mateo Carreras and Bautista Delguy.

Before the late drama gave the hosts a 21-21 lead, Joseph Suaalii’s two tries gave Australia a 21-21 lead.

According to Pumas skipper Julian Montoya, “It was far from a good performance.”