UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | September 6, 2025 |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Mixed martial arts competitions |
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho—also identified as UFC Fight Night 258 and UFC on ESPN+ 116, was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This event took place on September 6, 2025, at the Accor Arena located in Paris, France.
Background
This occasion represented the UFC's fourth straight year hosting an event in Paris and its first return since UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis held in September 2024.
The headline bout showcased a middleweight clash between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho. The secondary main event featured a lightweight matchup pitting Benoît Saint Denis against Maurício Ruffy.
There was a planned women's flyweight contest involving newcomer Kennedy Freeman and Yuneisy Duben; however, it was called off after both athletes sustained injuries.
A lightweight encounter between Farès Ziam and Kauê Fernandes was originally scheduled, but Ziam withdrew due to personal matters, leading to promotional debutant Harry Hardwick stepping in as his replacement.
In the featherweight division, former Bellator Featherweight three-time champion and one-time Lightweight World Champion Patrício Pitbull was set to face newcomer Losene Keita. This bout was ultimately canceled after Keita failed to make weight by three pounds during the official weigh-ins.
Results
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Bonus awards
Monetary bonuses of $50,000 were granted to fighters:[1]
- Fight of the Night: No award was given.
- Performance of the Night: Benoît Saint Denis, Mason Jones, Ante Delija, and Kauê Fernandes
Aftermath
This event established a new UFC record for the highest number of knockouts within a single card, totaling nine and surpassing the previous mark of eight shared by nine different events.[1] Additionally, it equaled the UFC record for most fight finishes in one event with eleven, tying with UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping, UFC 224, and UFC 281.[2]