Focus on the fight? Paulo Borrachinha announces a change in stance on social media.

Paulo borrachinha during an interview at UFC 318's media day. Photo: Reproduction X/BorrachinhaMMA

Paulo borrachinhaBrazilian fighter Laerte Viana, ranked 13th in the UFC middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), has announced he no longer wants to play games. Known for sharing a wide variety of content on social media, including controversial material, he has, according to journalist Laerte Viana, A fight is scheduled against Azamat Murzakanov in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg)., at event number 327, on April 11th, in Miami (USA).

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the 34-year-old fighter posted the message: 'enough with the jokes'. Although he didn't provide context, the phrase suggests that Borrachinha will maintain total focus on his challenge in the new weight class.

No more jokes

— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) January 14, 2026

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Paulo borrachinha had a duel scheduled against Bruno Hulk, in the middleweight division, at UFC 326, scheduled for March 7th in Las Vegas (USA), on the same night that Max Holloway e Charles of the Bronx They are competing for the symbolic 'BMF' belt. However, without an official reason being given, the Brazilian was ultimately removed from the fight.

Less than a month after being dropped from the fight against Hulk, Borrachinha has been linked to a possible new bout in the UFC. This time, the fighter from Minas Gerais has been linked to a light heavyweight bout against the undefeated Murzakanov, who has 12 knockout victories in 16 career fights.

Paulo Borrachinha's MMA statistics

The Brazilian began his professional MMA career in 2012. Since then, he has accumulated 15 wins and four losses in his record. His journey in the UFC began with a victory over Garreth McLellan via technical knockout in the first round of UFC Fight Night 106 in March 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Borrachinha's last fight for the organization was against Roman Kopylov, where the Brazilian won via unanimous decision at UFC 318 in July 2025 in New Orleans (USA).