Brazilian MMA fighter Caio Borralho is currently in a role in the middleweight division. However, more than his fighting skills, his looks have been the talk of the town. Borralho might move like a supreme athlete inside the Octagon, but his nerdy look outside spreads an important message for all. The Brazilian feels looks don’t play a vital role if you have the skills.

Borralho’s MMA team, the Fighting Nerds, is bullying some of the best fighters in the division. But what exactly does ‘The Natural’ feel about his nerdy look? Let us find out what he had to say.

Caio Borralho feels he is inspiring many with his nerdy look as a UFC fighter

Caio Borralho was last seen inside the Octagon at UFC 301 when he took on Paul Craig in a highly exciting clash. The Brazilian proved his brilliance once again and won the fight via knockout in the second round. During his post-fight press conference, he emphasized how his team, the Fighting Nerds, helps him during his preparation. While the name might not instill fear in the minds of many, their performances in indeed doing that. The team practically eats, sleeps, and breathes, fighting as a result they call themselves the ‘Nerds’.

Borralho, before making a move to MMA, was a chemistry and maths teacher at the age of 15 and is now using his intellect to knock out his opponents. However, he is more focused on sending a message to all such nerds out there who are finding it tough to stand up for themselves.

During a recent interview with ESPN, he shared an important message and said, “There’s a message for all the people who have been bullied around the world. Some kids wear glasses but don’t like to because they feel they are ugly. Imagine [what it is like] to see the best fighters in the world kicking the s— out of people and are proud to wear their glasses?” 

The Brazilian looks nowhere close to the stereotypical nerd due to his 6-foot-2 frame and also because of the “Free Spirit” tattooed across his neck. However, during the post-fight interviews, he always makes sure that he wears the glasses taped in the middle to symbolize the nerds. The Brazilian is now up for his next challenge against Jared Cannonier in the main event of the UFC Fight Night. Let us take a closer look at the upcoming battle.

Can Caio Borralho keep his winning momentum going against Jared Cannonier?

The UFC again returns to the Apex for one more exciting fight night, which will be headlined by middleweight contenders Jared Cannonier and Caio Borralho. Both fighters are extremely skillful and will look to inch closer to the title next. Talking about Cannonier, the 40-year-old suffered a loss in his last outing, thus ending his consecutive two-fight winning streak. However, the American does have the firepower to turn things around in just a matter of time. But the Brazilian seems to be determined to keep his winning momentum going in the division.

‘The Natural’ displayed a vast array of skills in his last fight at UFC 301. A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Borralho, is known for his ability to keep coming at his opponents. His exceptional grappling skills make it tough for his opponent to line him up, making him a versatile fighter. The fighter dreams of holding the title one day and sends out a message to all the nerds who want to take up MMA as an option. However, he will first have to get past the challenge of Cannonier in his upcoming fight.

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