UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho—Updated Fight Card, Start Time, and How To Watch

The UFC is bringing the Octagon back to France with a stacked card for UFC Paris: Imavov vs. Borralho on Saturday, September 6, 2025, live from the Accor Arena in Paris. Fans can catch the prelims at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT and the main card at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT, streaming exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States.

This Fight Night is more than just another stop on the calendar — it’s a showcase for French MMA. Headlining the event, Nassourdine Imavov looks to cement his place among the middleweight elite when he collides with Brazil’s surging contender Caio Borralho. With title implications in play, this is a pivotal clash in the 185-pound division.

The co-main event delivers another can’t-miss fight: French hero Benoît Saint Denis faces undefeated lightweight prospect Mauricio Ruffy. Expect fireworks when Saint Denis looks to defend his turf against the fast-rising newcomer.

The card also features the long-anticipated debut of Losene Keita, a former two-division OKTAGON champion, who draws none other than Bellator legend Patricio “Pitbull” Freire in a blockbuster featherweight showdown.

Unfortunately, French lightweight Fares Ziam was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Kaue Fernandes due to a family tragedy. The UFC has not yet confirmed whether Fernandes will receive a short-notice replacement.

📺 How to Watch UFC Paris: Imavov vs. Borralho

• Preliminary Card Start Time: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
• Main Card Start Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT
• Streaming (U.S.): Exclusively on ESPN+
• International Streaming: Check local UFC broadcast partners

📍 Event Location

• Venue: Accor Arena
• City: Paris, France
• Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Confirmed UFC Paris Fight Card

Main Card

• Middleweight Main Event: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Caio Borralho
• Lightweight Co-Main: Benoît Saint Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy
• Featherweight Showcase: Patricio Pitbull vs. Losene Keita
• Lightweight: Bolaji Oki vs. Mason Jones
• Light Heavyweight: Modestas Bukauskas vs. Paul Craig

Preliminary Card

• Featherweight: William Gomis vs. Robert Ruchala
• Light Heavyweight: Oumar Sy vs. Brendson Ribeiro
• Heavyweight: Marcin Tybura vs. Ante Delija
• Welterweight: Rhys McKee vs. Axel Sola
• Welterweight: Sam Patterson vs. Trey Waters
• Middleweight: Brad Tavares vs. Robert Bryczek
• Welterweight: Andreas Gustafsson vs. Rinat Fakhretdinov
• Strawweight: Shauna Bannon vs. Sam Hughes

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UFC Paris isn’t just another Fight Night — it’s a statement event. Imavov has the chance to become a real player in the middleweight title picture, while Borralho looks to prove he belongs among the elite. The Saint Denis fight has “Fight of the Night” written all over it, and Keita vs. Pitbull feels like a pay-per-view caliber matchup disguised as a Fight Night feature. The loss of Ziam hurts the local flavor, but this card is still loaded with French talent and international stars. With the crowd at Accor Arena expected to bring thunder, UFC Paris has all the ingredients to be one of the best European cards in recent memory.