VIDEO: Paulo Borrachinha makes training partner bleed in preparation for UFC 327

Borrachinha focused during a fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

the preparation of Paulo borrachinha It's going full steam ahead to UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th. The Brazilian has a duel scheduled against Azamat Murzakanov In his debut in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), and if the pace of his training is any indication, the fighter from Minas Gerais 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 Borrachinha could compete for the belt in two weight classes.

Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)

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Known as one of the most media-savvy middleweights (up to 83,9kg) on ​​the UFC roster, Paulo borrachinha He surprised fans by announcing his move to the light heavyweight division. However, the move 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.