Paulo Borrachinha mentions Poatan when mocking Charles Do Bronx for accepting a fight at UFC Rio

Paulo borrachinha is a Brazilian representative in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC

Paulo borrachinha wasted no time and decided to mock the decision of charles do brox. After the announcement that the former champion will face Raphael Fiziev In the main event of UFC Rio, many fans questioned the Brazilian for accepting a fight against the tenth-ranked fighter, even though he was ranked fourth. The Minas Gerais native, known for choosing his opponents wisely, didn't let the opportunity pass him by and made fun of him on social media.

Through a comment on a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter) that criticized the decision to charles do brox, Paulo borrachinha introduced himself as the fighter's manager and was ironic when he took the blame.

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“I’m his manager, what the f*** is going on?” Borrachinha wrote.

Afterwards, the miner stated that, after facing Raphael Fiziev at UFC Rio, charles do brox will fight against Alex Poatán in kickboxing rules, in the light heavyweight division.

“After this next fight, we plan to send him to fight Pereira (Poatan) under kickboxing rules, in the 93 kg category.”, he concluded. Paulo borrachinha.

After that Next fight we plan to send him to fight pereira kickboxing rules at 205 lb

— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) August 9, 2025

Charles do Bronx and Paulo Borrachinha have different opinions about fighting on Brazilian soil

Charles of the Bronx (left) and Paulo borrachinha (right) are Brazilian standouts in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

One of the reasons for charles do brox being charged by fans is that he just suffered a hard defeat by knockout. Therefore, it would not be advisable to face a high-level striker in a short space of time. However, the former champion makes it clear that the decision to prioritize his return at UFC Rio was his, and that Raphael Fiziev was the only available opponent.

Different than charles do brox, Paulo borrachinha has made it clear that he does not intend to compete at UFC Rio, scheduled for October 11th in Rio de Janeiro. For the Minas Gerais native, the event, which was made official last Wednesday, is not up to par with the level he has reached in his career.

“No (it makes sense to fight at UFC Rio). Get me out of this. It doesn't make any sense. It's a small card and all. Well, I don't think that, based on what I earn, the UFC will put me there. Yeah, (I earn) well (laughs),” said Borrachinha in an interview with 'Ag Fight'.