Check out Adam Catterall's prediction and best bet for the middleweight clash between Caio Borralho and Yousri Belgaroui at UFC 334.
Adam Catterall's Caio Borralho and Yousri Belgaroui Best Bet
Caio Borralho by Decision or Technical Decision - 13/10
Victorious in his UFC outings since signing with the UFC last year, Yousri Belgaroui has the striking skills to make a splash in the middleweight division.
A decorated former kickboxer who has shared the ring with the likes of Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira, Belgaroui has joined the Brazilian’s team in a bid to replicate his success after transitioning into mixed martial arts.
At 34 Belgaroui doesn’t have time on his side and a fight against the ever-dangerous Caio Borralho will serve as a perfect litmus test as to whether he has what it takes to ultimately fight for the title at 185lbs.
An experienced operator with title aspirations of his own, Borralho will have the edge in nearly all facets of MMA – a factor that will prove decisive according to MMA expert Adam Catterall.
"This is the UFC saying to Borralho 'You've got to defend your position', and I think ultimately he will be successful on Saturday night.
"I just think the more well rounded martial artist will come through. I think in those striking exchanges Borralho will realise quite quickly that Belgaroui is no joke, he's quick, he's fast, he's powerful. That will encourage Borralho to engage in more grappling.
"The big question is can Belgaroui keep the fight on the feet? If he can then he might have his wicked way but I just think Caio Borralho is well-rounded enough to navigate this fight in his favour.
"I'm siding with him via decision."
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