Borrachinha in victory over Kopylov at UFC 318 (Photo: Instagram)
Azamat Murzakanov still does not demonstrate complete confidence that Paulo borrachinha He will indeed be present at the scheduled UFC 327 event, set for April 11th. The Brazilian will make his debut in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg) against the Russian, known for his knockout power. Despite the fact that the fighter from Minas Gerais has... promised a real war In the octagon, the opponent adopts a cautious tone regarding the confirmation of the fight.
In a post on the social network 'X', Murzakanov stated that he hopes to see Borrachinha fulfill his commitment and show up for the fight, emphasizing that he is rooting for him and even praying that the former middleweight (up to 83,9kg) does not cancel the fight.
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"Let's hope and pray that you show up," Azamat wrote.
Let's just hope and pray you show up
— Azamat “The Professional” Murzakanov (@AzamatMurza) February 25, 2026
Paulo Borrachinha could compete for the belt in two weight classes.
Known as one of the most media-savvy middleweights (up to 83,9kg) on the UFC roster, Paulo borrachinha He surprised fans by announcing his move to the light heavyweight division. However, the move came as a great opportunity offered by the UFC itself.
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Andre Benkei, Borrachinha's coach, confirmed that the move up a weight class came from a suggestion by the UFC, with the goal of allowing the Brazilian to establish himself in the top 5 of two different divisions.
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