Middleweight contender Caio Borralho traveled to South Africa seeking a face-to-face meeting with UFC champion Dricus Du Plessis, claiming the champion has been ignoring his callouts. Du Plessis responded immediately on social media, inviting the Brazilian to his gym for a sparring session on Friday morning at 9 AM, offering to film it if Borralho wants. The exchange escalated with Borralho demanding Du Plessis sign a fight contract, while Du Plessis questioned whether Borralho's name is even being discussed as a potential title challenger. Du Plessis challenged Borralho to prove himself as a man by showing up to spar. The confrontation highlights the ongoing tension between the champion and the ranked contender.
