Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)
Paulo borrachinha believes that it won't take much effort to overcome Azamat Murzakanov No. UFC 327. Since anúncio Regarding the matchup, some fans and experts expressed skepticism about the chances of the fighter from Minas Gerais, who will be making his debut in the new category against an undefeated opponent with 16 career wins. Even so, the Brazilian insists he has a clear and straightforward plan to emerge victorious.
In an interview with UFC News, Borrachinha stated that he intends to pressure his rival from the start, seeing the matchup as favorable to his style. Confident, the fighter highlighted that he considers himself an extremely difficult opponent for Murzakanov, especially due to his ability to neutralize takedowns. According to him, even if he is taken down, he will be able to get back up quickly and regain control of the fight, minimizing his opponent's main weapon.
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“I’m chasing him. I’m looking for him because I think it’s an easy fight. To be honest, I think I’m the worst fight for him, a nightmare. I won’t stay on the ground for long. If he takes me down, I’ll get up quickly, I’ll come back. Without taking me down, he’s nothing. He needs to take me down. He does it very well, but without that, I don’t see how he can win a fight,” she said. Paulo borrachinha.
Brazilians support Murzakanov against Paulo Borrachinha at UFC 327
In recent days, Murzakanov, who had already been receiving messages of encouragement for the fight, intensified his interaction with fans and promised that if he reaches 100 followers by the day of the fight, he will enter the arena carrying a Brazilian flag.
The statement quickly drew attention and further increased the engagement of fans who are dissatisfied with Borrachinha for his remarks involving his own country.
I had no idea that Paulo Costa was so HATED by his own people in Brazil 😳
Azamat Murzakanov is currently receiving a WAVE of support from Brazilian MMA fans to leave Paulo Costa “dead” at UFC 327 Ce week-end pic.twitter.com/Eo5B8ZCtBI
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) April 6, 2026
'I don't need the Brazilian public,' says Paulo Borrachinha
P. Borrachinha in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
The hatred from fans towards the fighter from Minas Gerais isn't something that came out of nowhere; Borrachinha recently made it clear that he doesn't need the attention of Brazilian fans. In an interview with 'Ag. Fight', the middleweight reinforced that he doesn't see the need to count on the support of the Brazilian fans to succeed in the UFC. In his opinion, the sport is global and an athlete's career doesn't depend exclusively on acceptance in their own country to generate results, sales, or relevance.
“But honestly, I don’t need the Brazilian audience. I don’t think anyone needs it in the UFC. What are you going to do there? Sell merchandise? Sell tickets? Sell pay-per-view? I don’t think it makes sense. Honestly, my family is Brazilian, my coaches are, but the sport is international,” he declared. Paulo borrachinha.
Paulo Borrachinha changes weight class and seeks to regain his form in the UFC.
After a sensational start in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), with five wins in five fights, Paulo borrachinha He was qualified to compete for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) against Israel adesanyaHowever, in the confrontation, the Brazilian ended up being knocked out without managing to pose a threat to the then-champion. Since then, the fighter from Minas Gerais has returned to the octagon on five other occasions, achieving only two victories, against... Luke Rockhold e Roman Kopylov.
Determined to get back to his good form, Borrachinha is scheduled for the UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th, the Brazilian will face Azamat Murzakanov, one of the leading names in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).
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