Paulo Borrachinha surprises and challenges UFC top fighter in February.

Paulo Borrachinha during an interview at the UFC 318 'media day'. Photo: Reproduction X/BorrachinhaMMA

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Paulo Borrachinha has a proposition. The UFC middleweight fighter (up to 83,9 kg) has challenged Roman Dolidze , and according to Borrachinha's post, the fight could take place in February of next year. The 34-year-old Brazilian said it's time for Dolidze to "return the favor."

Paulo Borrachinha appeared on his official X account, formerly Twitter, this past Thursday (4), challenging Georgian Roman Dolidze to a duel in February.

“There’s a different energy in this drink, but everyone knows that. From the streets of Brazil to the global stage of the octagon, I was able to share my gifts with the world. Now, it’s time to return the favor, Roman Dolidze . February, see you soon,” said Paulo Borrachinha on his X account, formerly Twitter.

There's a different energy in this Drink, but this everyone knows. From the streets of Brazil to the global stage of the octagon, I've been able to share my gifts with the world. Now, it's time to return the favor, Roman dolidze.

Feb, see ya. pic.twitter.com/zlgZ3erIel

— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) December 4, 2025

Paulo Borrachinha is ranked 13th in the UFC middleweight rankings, one position below Georgian Roman Dolidze (12). Borrachinha won the vacant Face to Face middleweight title (2015) and the Jungle Fight championship in the same category (2016). Dolidze was the World Warriors Fight Championship (WWFC) light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) in 2018.

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Who is Roman Dolidze?

Roman Dolidze is a 37-year-old Georgian with a record of 15 wins and four losses in professional MMA. Dolidze competes in the UFC middleweight division and is ranked 12th in the division, one position above Brazilian Paulo Borrachinha (13).

Roman Dolidze has been in the Ultimate Fighting Championship since July 2020, when he debuted with a first-round technical knockout victory against Khadis Ibragimov at UFC Fight Night 172.

The Georgian fighter currently has 13 wins and four losses in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His last appearance was against Anthony Hernandez , where he was defeated by submission in the fourth round of UFC Vegas 109 in August 2025 in Las Vegas (USA).

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