Borrachinha promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
On a high in the UFC light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg), Paulo Borrachinha has changed his focus. After knocking out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round in April in Florida (USA), the Brazilian is closer to competing for the interim title in the category . But, if it depends on the athlete, his opponent in the next fight will not be Jiri Prochazka , nor Magomed Ankalaev , and the object at stake will have more value.
Borrachinha hinted that he is eyeing a fight against champion Carlos Ulberg for the undisputed title in the traditional division. It is true that the New Zealander suffered a serious leg injury in a fight in April and is only expected to return to action in 2027. In any case, as the Russian did not impress in his victory against Bogdan Guskov last Saturday (25), and the Czech was knocked out by 'Black Jag' in the first round, the bad boy, who fights only a few times a year, indicated that he sees no problem in waiting for the return of the light heavyweight leader.
“Some say I should fight Prochazka or Ankalaev. Prochazka is coming off a stupid loss and Ankalaev, after another extremely boring fight, is closer to being cut than to getting the belt,” the fighter wrote on his official 'X' account.
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Paulo Borrachinha , 35, is one of the most popular Brazilian fighters in the UFC. He began his MMA career in 2012, debuted for the organization in 2017, and fought for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) in 2020. Currently, the Minas Gerais native is ranked fourth in the light heavyweight division.
In sports, the bad boy built a record of 16 wins and four losses. His main victories were over Azamat Murzakanov , Johny Hendricks , Luke Rockhold , and Yoel Romero.
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