Paulo Borrachinha chooses the most powerful fighter he has faced: 'He is in great shape'

Borrachinha is one of Brazil's top UFC fighters. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/@UFC

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One of the strongest fighters currently active, Paulo Borrachinha acknowledges that there are equally impressive or even superior athletes in terms of physical appearance. In fact, the Brazilian encountered a truly exceptional fighter in the octagon in 2019 in California (USA). And, precisely because he hasn't forgotten that experience, the Minas Gerais native has chosen Yoel Romero as the most powerful professional he has ever faced.

In an interview with Full Violence, Borrachinha mentioned the Cuban without hesitation, shocked by his physical form, despite being 48 years old, and still in action today. And it's no wonder, as Romero continues to destroy his opponents, delivering brutal knockouts in Dirty Boxing and Bare Knuckle. Having experienced the veteran's power firsthand, the Brazilian showed his respect.

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"I think it's Romero. 40-something is crazy. He's still in great shape. My God..." declared the Minas Gerais native.

War in the octagon

Borrachinha faced Romero in the UFC in 2019, and the fight, one of the best of the season, became a classic due to its fierceness. In the cage, the athletes gave their all, exchanging provocations and powerful blows. At the end of the 15-minute bout, the Brazilian prevailed by unanimous decision, but part of the MMA community considered the Cuban the true deserving winner.

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