P.Borrachinha reveals the reason for his absence from the UFC Fort Lauderdale. (Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC)
The Brazilian fighter, Paulo borrachinha, revealed that taking stomach medication was what led to his leaving the UFC Fort Lauderdale, an event that takes place on April 27th. The announcement was released in an interview with 'Canal Combate' this Tuesday (9). On that occasion, Borrachinha was replaced by his compatriot, Ronaldo Jacare, in the fight for middleweight (up to 84kg).
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“I was called to fight with the Yoel romero, I signed the contract, and he hadn't signed it. He entered a reality show and we were left indecision as to whether he could fight or not. When he returned from the reality show, and could finally sign the contract, in the same week, the New York Athletic Commission (USA) asked me to make a statement regarding a medication I took for my stomach (referring to the time who faced Johnny Hendricks). And then they said: 'You won't be able to fight. You need to notify us what you used for your stomach”, commented the fighter, who revealed the medicine ingested. “It was a simple medicine, Plasil, it’s not doping. You take it when you feel some stomach discomfort”, said Paulo.
After being officially removed from the main fight of the card, Borrachinha was replaced by, also Brazilian, Ronaldo Jacare. The event, however, suffered another major loss when there were 20 days to go. Yoel romero He was struck by pneumonia and also had to be removed from the show. Borrachinha's name was once again speculated by Ultimate, and this time, Paulo did not agree to sign the contract, citing difficulties in cutting weight.
“They gave me only 20 days and I wasn't in camp (a period of intensive training in which the athlete prepares for a fight), I wasn't in intense training, because I stopped training when I knew I wasn't going to fight against Yoel romero”, justified the athlete. “I accepted (the fight), but for May. For April 27th it would be impossible. You can’t lose 18 kg and train at high intensity for 20 days”, said the fighter.
Borrachinha also revealed that he intends to fight again in May and that, if the fight against the Cuban is rescheduled, he will take out his anger at the fact that Yoel accused the Brazilian of cheating.
“I’m going to hit him with more gusto. Each blow will bring greater pleasure”, concluded the athlete.
Paulo borrachinha, 27 years old, hasn't fought since July last year, when he defeated the Jamaican Uriah Hall by knockout, at UFC 226. The Brazilian is one of the promises of Ultimate and has an undefeated record in MMA, with 12 fights and 12 assets.
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