In an electrifying performance at UFC on ESPN 62, Caio Borralho showcased his immense talent and solidified his status as a rising star in the UFC. The Brazilian fighter, representing the emerging Fighting Nerds team in Sao Paolo, put on a show against former title challenger Jared Cannonier in his first-ever main event on Saturday night at the UFC Apex.

Borralho's victory over Cannonier (17-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) was a testament to his determination and skills inside the octagon. The fighter expressed his eagerness to discuss his future with UFC President Dana White, hoping to secure a meeting that could propel his career to new heights.

"I just want a meeting with Dana. I think I deserve a meeting with Dana, you know?" Borralho expressed to MMA Junkie reporters. "I always see all those guys go inside his room, have a meeting with him, Hunter Campbell, all those guys. I want to be one of those guys."

The Brazilian fighter demonstrated remarkable durability as he absorbed brutal shots from Cannonier, never wavering in his resolve. Borralho's meticulous study and preparation paid dividends as he anticipated and countered his opponent's moves with precision.

"I saw it all coming. Me and my team, we anticipated everything that he ever done," Borralho stated proudly. "That's why we are The Fighting Nerds. We calculate, we study, and when the test comes, we take A+."

Despite not securing a finish, Borralho's performance spoke for itself. In the fifth round, he dropped Cannonier with a powerful left hand, coming agonizingly close to ending the fight. Nonetheless, Borralho firmly believes he made a profound statement and positioned himself among the elite fighters in his division.

"I think it takes me to one of the best in the world. I'm top five right now - at least, I deserve a top-five spot on Tuesday," Borralho asserted. "I think I proved myself as one of the best in the division, that I can strike and not only grapple."

With his exceptional display of skill and fight IQ, Borralho aims to establish himself as a serious contender for the UFC title. Determined and confident, he stated, "The mantra of this training camp was to show the new champ arrived, and I think I showed that a little bit. If I'm not the next one (to get a title shot), at least when there's a conversation about who's the next one, my name is gonna be around there. I know that."

Caio Borralho's victory over Jared Cannonier serves as a reminder of his immense potential and positions him as a rising superstar within the UFC. His unyielding toughness and unrivaled fight intelligence have undoubtedly won the attention of UFC President Dana White and the MMA community, leaving fans eager to witness his next step towards greatness.