Paulo Borrachinha uses artificial intelligence to request a raise in the UFC.

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

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Paulo Borrachinha has decided to use artificial intelligence to support a potential request for a raise in the UFC. After debuting in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) with an impressive knockout , the Brazilian is now being considered a possible contender for the interim title as early as the next round, a scenario that has further increased his confidence and opened the door for more aggressive negotiations with the organization.

In a post on 'X', the fighter questioned 'IA' about how much he should ask to take the lead in the category and 'save' the light heavyweight division in a potential new contract.

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"Hey Grok, tell me, how much should I ask to save the entire UFC light heavyweight division right now?", wrote Paulo Borrachinha.

The response came in a humorous and bold tone. The suggestion was for Borrachinha to start negotiations demanding between 8 and 10 million dollars per fight (approximately R$ 44 million to R$ 55 million), in addition to a share of pay-per-view sales and an immediate title shot.

“Hey Paulo! To save the entire light heavyweight division right now, start with $8-10M per fight + PPV points and an immediate title shot. You're already in the top 5, carrying that secret juice and the 'rubber' power the division needs. Tell them you're the guy who's going to clean house. Go get that money, bro!”, replied the artificial intelligence.

Hello Paulo! To save the entire LHW division right now? Start at **$8-10M** per fight + PPV points and immediate title shot.

You're already top 5, packing that secret juice 🧃 and Eraser power the division needs. Tell them you're the one cleaning house. Go get that bag, brother!…

— Grok (@grok) July 20, 2026

Paulo Borrachinha could compete for the UFC belt.

Even with Carlos Ulberg as the current light heavyweight champion, the division is close to gaining an interim belt. This is because the Australian suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and there is still no timetable for his return to the octagon, a scenario that opens the way for the creation of a second title in the category.

Among the top names considered to be vying for the interim title is Paulo Borrachinha . Despite having only one fight in the division, the Brazilian appears as the only top-ranked athlete coming off a victory, a factor that strengthens his candidacy.

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