Borrachinha's rival promises to enter UFC 327 with a Brazilian flag.

Azamat Muzarkanov faces Paulo borrachinha No. UFC 327. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Azamat Murzakanov wants to take advantage of the dissatisfaction of some Brazilian fans with Paulo borrachinha to increase its relevance on social media. Scheduled to face the fighter from Minas Gerais in the co-main event of UFC 327The Russian has been receiving support from Brazilian fans since the announcement of the match, a scenario that motivated him to make a public promise.

In a social media post, Murzakanov stated that he will enter the fight with a Brazilian flag if he reaches 100 followers before the event.

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"If I get 100 followers before the fight, I'll enter with a Brazilian flag," he wrote. Azamat Murzakanov.

If I get 100k followers before the fight I'm coming out with a Brazilian flag #ufcmiami

— Azamat “The Professional” Murzakanov (@AzamatMurza) April 6, 2026

'I don't need the Brazilian public,' says Paulo Borrachinha

Paulo borrachinha is an underdog UFC 298. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram ufc_brasil

Although he suggested a fight in Rio de Janeiro, Borrachinha has already made it clear that he doesn't need the attention of Brazilian fans. In an interview with 'Ag. Fight', the middleweight reinforced that he doesn't see the need to count on the support of the Brazilian fans to succeed in the UFC. In his opinion, the sport is global and an athlete's career doesn't depend exclusively on acceptance in their own country to generate results, sales, or relevance.

“But honestly, I don’t need the Brazilian audience. I don’t think anyone needs it in the UFC. What are you going to do there? Sell merchandise? Sell tickets? Sell pay-per-view? I don’t think it makes sense. Honestly, my family is Brazilian, my coaches are, but the sport is international,” he declared. Paulo borrachinha.

Paulo Borrachinha changes weight class and seeks to regain his form in the UFC.

After a sensational start in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), with five wins in five fights, Paulo borrachinha He was qualified to compete for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg) against Israel adesanyaHowever, in the confrontation, the Brazilian ended up being knocked out without managing to pose a threat to the then-champion. Since then, the fighter from Minas Gerais has returned to the octagon on five other occasions, achieving only two victories, against... Luke Rockhold e Roman Kopylov.

Determined to get back to his good form, Borrachinha is scheduled for the UFC 327, scheduled for April 11th, the Brazilian will face Azamat Murzakanov, one of the leading names in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).