Caio toured the entire training center and observed part of the professional team’s training session. He joined the players for warm-ups and physical preparation, interacting with the squad and technical staff.
Midfielder Nenê presented the fighter with a personalized Juventude jersey, featuring the name “The Natural”—Borralho’s nickname in the fighting world—and the number 10 on the back.
Caio also took part in one of the team’s traditions: the famous “baptism tunnel”—a light-hearted initiation ritual welcoming new players.
The fighter attended a Juventude match at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium and, prior to kickoff, participated in a Stake Fan Zone activation at the Estação Jaconera, where he met fans, signed autographs, and took photos with fight enthusiasts.
Caio Borralho’s presence reinforces the connection between Juventude and Stake, and highlights the importance of initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships with fans of other sports—broadening brand reach and promoting sports as a tool for social integration and engagement.
Known in the fight world as “The Natural,” Caio Borralho is 32 years old and was born in São Luís, Maranhão. Sponsored by Stake, he is currently one of Brazil’s top MMA athletes, ranked 6th in the UFC middleweight division. Undefeated in the organization, he boasts seven consecutive victories and continues to rise in the rankings.
Beyond his performance inside the octagon, Caio is also a reference outside of it. He is one of the founders of Fighting Nerds, a gym based in São Paulo that is gaining international recognition. In 2024, the team was named Gym of the Year—becoming the first Brazilian gym to receive such recognition.
Founded in 2017, Stake is the global leader in the betting and gaming category, known for its disruptive sponsorships and a fun, benefit-rich approach to customer engagement. It sponsors major sports such as the UFC and Formula 1, with the Stake F1 Team, and holds global partnerships with stars like Drake and Everton Football Club.
Stake Brasil
Stake Brasil is an online betting company recognized for its reliability and security. It offers fixed-odds betting services in the country under authorization from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance, in accordance with Ordinance SPA/MF No. 263, dated February 7, 2025.
Stake is the main sponsor of the Brazilian football club Juventude and has already partnered with the Brazilian edition of the UFC and racing drivers Pietro and Enzo Fittipaldi.
Source: GMB
