Now we have all the outcomes from tonight’s UFC 326, together with the co-main occasion between Caio Boralho and Reinier de Ridder.
Boralho (18-2 combined martial arts) will probably be competing for the primary time since shedding a unanimous determination to Nasourdin Imavov final September. Previous to that setback, “The Pure” had received 16 straight fights, a streak that included victories over Jared Cannonier and Paul Craig.
In the meantime, Reinier de Ridder (21-4 MMA) had essentially the most fights this October, struggling a TKO loss to Brendan Allen. The loss ended RDR’s successful streak at 5 fights, which had beforehand seen him win within the Octagon over the likes of Robert Whittaker and Bo Nickal.
We need to keep within the prime tier 👊@BorralhoCaio versus @ReinierdeRidder
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— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2026
Spherical 1 of the co-main occasion of UFC 326 begins and Caio Boralho comes ahead with a spinning again kick. Unleash an much more highly effective low kick. Reinier de Ridder fights again with a physique kick after which a low kick. A Brazilian who focuses on highly effective leg kicks. “RDR” solutions with a jab. The fighters change low kicks. Boralho on the proper. Seems like Rainier de Ridder slipped. He stands up and hits a knee. It is like a low blow. “The Pure” definitely thinks so. The referee intervenes. It was a low blow. Boralho is engaged on his restoration. whereas shaking the cup. Fascinating tactic. When it restarts, Reinier de Ridder comes ahead and throws punches. He hit an awesome left. Caio Boralho responded along with his personal massive left kick adopted by a low kick. Boralho to the physique/head. “RDR” grew to become a surprising 1-2. Large pictures by each gamers. Kaio with an enormous proper hand. Rainier retains waking up, however that positively bought his consideration. Boralho scored an awesome 1-2. A couple of low kicks to Reinier de Ridder. A quick clinch ensued, however Kaio was free. Reinier de Ridder shoots and will get a takedown. Boralho is engaged on getting again on his ft. He did so after which grabbed onto the cage, apparently to keep away from being put again down. Due to “RDR”, it’s in good situation from the knees to the thighs. Boralho turns round and hits a knee to the intestine. De Ridder’s late takedown. The horn sounds and the primary spherical ends.
Spherical 2 of the co-main occasion of UFC 326 begins and Caio Boralho lands a giant proper hand that appears to shock Reinier de Ridder. “The Pure” smells blood and assaults. He additionally bought a very good proper. De Ridder circles again into house. Go for a double leg takedown. He did not get it, however was in a position to push Boralho in opposition to the cage. Kaio breaks the maintain and reverses. One other nice fence seize by the Brazilian. Herb Dean is taking note of that now. “RDR” is again in a dominant place in opposition to Cage. Caio Boralho escaped and returned to firing vary. Lower than 90 seconds stay. Reinier de Ridder with a good mixture. He landed a left to “The Pure’s” shoulder. I modified my left hand from “RDR”. Boralho steps ahead, however does not throw a lot. The horn sounds to sign the tip of the second spherical.
The third and last spherical of the UFC 326 co-headliner has begun, with Caio Boralho incomes a giant beginning spot. One other 1-2 rand. Reinier de Ridder slips whereas attempting to alter stage. “RDR” with good knee situation. Kaio eats it and will get a takedown. Boralho seems to be shifting to mount. “RDR” returns to half guard. Boralho finally tries to maneuver the again, however “RDR” scrambles to his ft. One thing massive goes to must occur right here for Reinier de Ridder to get again into this combat. He threw a pleasant left hand, nevertheless it did not do a lot. A terrific three-punch mixture from RDR. Boralho is clearly drained now. Reinier with an awesome jab. The Brazilian responded with an awesome counter. He now goes to the physique. A very good shot from the left led to Caio Boralho scoring a giant counter from the proper. “RDR” appears for a sluggish head kick. A horn sounds to finish the combat.
Combating nerds are on prime! 👏@BorralhoCaio This ties the file for many wins within the UFC middleweight division since 2022 with 8.
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— UFC (@ufc) March 8, 2026
UFC 326 Official Outcomes: Caio Boralho def. Reinier de Ridder unanimous determination (30-27 x3)
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