LAS VEGAS – Viacheslav Borshchev is not ignorant to the realities of his situation ahead of UFC Fight Night 224, but he’s not letting it damper his spirits.
Borshchev (6-3 MMA, 1-2 UFC) is in a positive mood ahead of Saturday’s lightweight showdown with Hayisaer Maheshate (7-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), which takes place at the UFC Apex and streams on ESPN+.
After opening his UFC tenure in January 2022 with a first-round knockout win, Borshchev has since lost back-to-back fights. He’s now on the final fight of his first contract with the promotion, and knows he needs to perform to extend his stay.