E. Albarracin (left) states that P. Borrachinha (center) will try to fight J. Jones. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the leading coaches Paulo borrachinha, Eric Albarracin surprised when talking about his pupil's plans for the future. Even focused on fighting for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.) against Israel adesanya, which takes place on the 26th, at UFC 253, the coach admitted that the Brazilian will go after a super fight against Jon Jones.
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“I would say our main focus is to go after Israel adesanya and win that belt. On September 26th, Paulo Costa (Borrachinha) will erase Israel adesanya. So, don't be surprised if we go after the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg). Jon Jones You can run, but you can't hide,” said Albarracin, in an interview with 'ESPN'.
Recently, Jones, who is considered the best light heavyweight of all time, made his move to the 120kg category official. By giving up the position of champion of the under-93kg group, 'Bones' will try something unprecedented in his career in Ultimate, which is to win a title in a different division.
Last year, there were rumors that current middleweight champion Adesanya might have a superfight against Jones. The two even exchanged barbs on social media, but the confrontation was never negotiated.
Now, if he overcomes the Nigerian, Borrachinha will be able to take on the role of his rival and go after Jones. It is not yet known, however, whether the Minas Gerais native will be willing to move up to heavyweight or will challenge the North American to a fight at 93kg.
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