Paulo Borrachinha is one of the most attractive fighters in the UFC middleweight division. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)
Paulo Borrachinha has already begun the process of adapting to his new weight class in the UFC. Scheduled for UFC 327 on April 11th, the Brazilian will face Azamat Murzakanov , one of the top names in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). Despite the challenge of competing in a higher weight class, the fighter from Minas Gerais indicates that he will not be at a physical disadvantage compared to his opponent.
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In a post on 'X', Paulo Borrachinha indicated that he is focused on an intense muscle mass gain process for his debut in the light heavyweight division, stating that he is currently in a period of muscle gain.
"Bulking season (muscle gain phase), baby. Now the secret juice is unlimited," Borrachinha wrote.
Bulking season, baby.
Now secret juice unlimited 🧃🤯🙌 pic.twitter.com/6eAqS2DSPJ
— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 14, 2026
Paulo Borrachinha tries to regain his good form in the UFC.
Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)
After a dazzling start in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), with five wins in five fights, Paulo Borrachinha earned a shot at the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) against Israel Adesanya . However, in that fight, the Brazilian was knocked out without posing a real threat to the then-champion. Since then, the fighter from Minas Gerais has returned to the octagon five more times, securing only two victories, against Luke Rockhold and Roman Kopylov.
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