Breaking news! Dana White surprises everyone by hinting at Borrachinha's potential fight for the UFC interim title.

Borrachinha makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Paulo Borrachinha received excellent news regarding his future in the UFC directly from Dana White. The Brazilian, who surprised and impressed by knocking out the feared Azamat Murzakanov in the third round of their fight in April in Miami (USA), is closer than ever to competing for the light heavyweight title (up to 93 kg).

According to the UFC president, Borrachinha is highly regarded by top executives and is a strong contender to fight for the interim title. This only became possible because Carlos Ulberg , who won the title in the same event where the Brazilian fought, suffered a serious leg injury and has no return date to the octagon.

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Since the New Zealander is expected to be sidelined for a considerable time, the UFC is likely to create a fight for the interim light heavyweight title. Therefore, Borrachinha, ranked fourth in the division and one of the company's most vocal athletes, is a strong contender for this hypothetical fight. In any case, Dana White's announcement is not official.

"It seems like it was last year. It's quite possible (a fight for the interim belt). I know the matchmakers are dealing with that with him right now," said the UFC president in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Spinnin Backfist MMA Show'.

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Paulo Borrachinha , 35, is one of the most popular Brazilian fighters in the UFC. He began his MMA career in 2012, debuted for the organization in 2017, and fought for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) in 2020. Currently, the Minas Gerais native is ranked fourth in the light heavyweight division.

In sports, the bad boy built a record of 16 wins and four losses. His main victories were over Azamat Murzakanov , Johny Hendricks , Luke Rockhold , and Yoel Romero.

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