Borrachinha backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
As expected, after impressing by migrating from middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) to light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) in the UFC, Paulo Borrachinha became a reference point and gained a target on his back. In April, in Miami (USA), the Brazilian surprised everyone by knocking out the favorite Azamat Murzakanov in the third round, ending his undefeated streak in MMA. Considered a contender for the category's belt, the athlete entered the preferred list of Bogdan Guskov , who seeks revenge.
It's quite true that Valter Walker 's friend and training partner , currently ranked tenth in the UFC light heavyweight division, wants to take the seventh position from the Brazilian, but his motivation goes beyond that. Guskov was not at all pleased with the bad boy's recent statement, in which he loudly proclaimed that he hates Russians.
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In fact, the Brazilian has embraced the idea of being their hunter and has been promoting himself in that way. Therefore, the Uzbek, who is without an opponent at UFC 328 due to Jan Błachowicz's injury, intends to settle this matter with Borrachinha soon and promises to punish him.
“Paulo is very famous right now, he just defeated one of the biggest nightmares in the division. It would be really cool for me to face him. Even more so after what he said about the Russians,” said the fighter in an interview with the Instagram profile 'Red Corner MMA'.
“Here I am, a Russian raised in Uzbekistan, ready to share the octagon with him anytime. I'll make him eat his words,” he concluded.
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Guskov promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Bogdan Guskov , 33, is one of the standout fighters in the UFC light heavyweight division. The Uzbek fighter began his MMA career in 2015 and debuted in the organization in 2023. Currently, he is ranked tenth in the division.
In this style of fighting, 'Czarevitch' built a record of 18 wins, all by stoppage (15 by knockout and three by submission), three losses, and one draw. His main victories were over Nikita Krylov and Ryan Spann.
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