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UFC 334: Borralho Defending Spot Against Belgouri

Before Saturday, we look at the top storylines going into UFC 334. Today: Caio Borralho defending his spot from Yousri Belgouri. If 2025 saw the Fighting Nerds team face adversity, then 2026 has certainly been the year of the comeback.…

By Gabriel Gonzalez · Cageside Press

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Caio Borralho will defend his middleweight division standing against Yousri Belgaroui at UFC 334.
Cageside Press writer Gabriel Gonzalez views the matchup as a precarious test for Borralho against an unranked opponent.
Belgaroui enters the contest with three finishes since signing with the promotion as a free agent.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Caio Borralho is set to defend his middleweight ranking against kickboxer Yousri Belgaroui at UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden. Writer Gabriel Gonzalez highlights that Borralho, fighting out of the Fighting Nerds team, faces a high-stakes challenge against an unranked opponent instead of previously anticipated matchups with Joe Pyfer or Gregory Rodrigues.

Belgaroui enters the bout with three UFC finishes following a decorated kickboxing career that included a trilogy against Alex Pereira. Gonzalez notes that while Borralho risks his place near title contention, Belgaroui has the opportunity to rapidly leapfrog numerous division contenders with an upset victory.

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UFC 334: Borralho Defending Spot Against Belgouri

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