Paulo Borrachinha's 'Tremedeira' at a press conference draws attention and worries fans ahead of UFC 318

Borrachinha at UFC 318 press conference (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)

This Saturday (19), Paulo borrachinha returns to the octagon in a decisive duel against Roman Kopylov in the co-main event of UFC 318. On the eve of the event, a moment in the press conference held last Thursday (17) caught the attention and worried some of the Brazilian's fans.

Asked by a reporter about his rivalry with Khamzat Shimaev, Paulo borrachinha showed 'tremors' when responding.

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"Everyone knows that, we have a mutual hatred. After this fight, I'll send him a message, but until then, you'll have to wait," the Brazilian replied, rocking and rubbing his face.

Borrachinha's strange behavior quickly became a topic of conversation on social media. Many fans began to question and debate what the Brazilian's strange behavior could mean.

Some people were amused by the matter, claiming that Borrachinha needed to go to the bathroom, while others raised the possibility that the tremors were the result of the harsh weight cut or even an anxiety attack on the Brazilian's part.

VIDEO: Watch Borrachinha's 'trembling' moment at UFC 318 press conference

UFC 318 technical sheet

Date: July 19, 2025

Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)

Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Max Holloway x Dustin poirier – fight for the BMF belt

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Paulo borrachinha x Roman Kopylov

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Kevin holland x Daniel Rodriguez

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Dan Ige x Patrick Pitbull

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Daniel Zellhuber

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Kyler Phillips x Vinicius LokDog

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Marvin vettori x Brendan allen

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Francis Meadow x Nikolay Veretennikov

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Abega Gautier x Robert Valentine

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Adam Fugitt x Islam Dulatov

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Jimmy crute x Marcin Prachnio

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Ryan spann x Lukasz Brzeski

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Bruno Hulk x Jackson McVey

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Carli Judice x Nicole Caliari