Borrachinha in the crosshairs! Former UFC champion gives the green light for a fight against the Brazilian.

Paulo borrachinha is a Brazilian highlight. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFCBrasil

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Jiri Prochazka He has already defined possible paths for his return to the UFC octagon. The 'Czech samurai' was defeated by knockout by Carlos Ulberg At UFC 327, in a fight valid for the light heavyweight belt (up to 93 kg). Even after the setback, the former champion remains focused on a new climb towards the title and already has two targets in mind: Paulo borrachinha e Magomed Ankalayev, with the intention of returning to fighting sometime in 2026.

In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Prochazka indicated that he intends to spend some time with his family before resuming training, projecting his return for the second half of the year, between August and November.

"Now I have time with my girls (wife and daughter). I believe in August, September, November, something around October," he said. Jiri Prochazka.

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Prochazka also made it clear that he has no preference for an opponent at this time. Determined to reclaim the top spot in the division, the Czech reinforced that he is willing to face any opponent necessary to prove that he is the best in the category.

“(Between Borrachinha or Ankalaev) I don’t care. I want to be the best, and since you understand that you want to be the best, you have to beat anyone,” Prochazka concluded.

Paulo Borrachinha is having a good run in the UFC.

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

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After risking dismissal, Paulo borrachinha He turned things around in the UFC and is experiencing one of his best moments in the organization. In June 2025, the Brazilian ended his bad streak by winning Roman Kopylov No. UFC 316, getting back on the winning track.

The real turning point, however, came at UFC 327, held in April 2026. In his light heavyweight debut (up to 93 kg), Borrachinha knocked out... Azamat Murzakanov and established himself as one of the leading names in the category.

Given this new scenario, the fighter from Minas Gerais is now being seen as a potential contender for the belt, with expectations that his next challenge could be for the division title.