Borrachinha focused during a fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Paulo Borrachinha 's preparation is in full swing for UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th. The Brazilian is scheduled to fight Azamat Murzakanov in his light heavyweight debut (up to 93 kg) and, if the pace of his training is anything to go by, the Minas Gerais native could surprise his undefeated opponent and make an immediate impact in the new weight class.
In a video posted on social media, Borrachinha appears in an intense sparring session with Idris Niiazi. In the footage, the athletes exchange hard blows until, at the end, his training partner leaves the session with a bloody nose.
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In the comments section of the post, Idris reacted humorously, highlighting the power of the Brazilian's punches and stating that he had rarely suffered that type of damage, even celebrating the moment.
"I've only had two nosebleeds in my life." Paulo borrachinha"I was glad to bleed after your punch," Idris wrote in the comments alongside a laughing emoji.
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Paulo Costa bloodies training partner even with headgear 👀🔥
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— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 23, 2026
Paulo Borrachinha could compete for the belt in two weight classes.
Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)
Known as one of the most media-savvy middleweights (up to 83,9kg) in the UFC roster, Paulo Borrachinha surprised fans by announcing his move to the light heavyweight division. However, the change came as a great opportunity offered by the UFC itself.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Andre Benkei, Borrachinha's coach, confirmed that the move up a weight class came from a suggestion by the UFC, with the goal of allowing the Brazilian to establish himself in the top 5 of two different divisions.
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