P. Borrachinha (left) should return to the octagon in March 2021, according to the businessman. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Last challenger for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.), Paulo borrachinha may have his next opponent confirmed soon. According to the Minas Gerais manager, Wallid Ismail, the athlete has a fight lined up against the former champion of the division, Robert whittaker, for March 2021. The information revealed in an interview with 'Portal do Vale Tudo'.
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“It (the fight) is already offered. He couldn't even be talking. Everyone wants this fight, all that’s left is for Whittaker to sign. Whittaker and Borrachinha, in March. It's already closed. (…) It’s a fight to be had, the first against the second (in the ranking)”, said the businessman.
Wallid revealed the negotiation after being asked about the challenge made by Marvin vettori last weekend. On that occasion, after winning Jack hermansson No. UFC Las Vegas 16, the Italian challenged Paulo as soon as he left the Octagon.
At the press conference after the show, the company's president, Dana White, was excited about Vettori's proposal and stated that he liked the idea.
Borrachinha has not performed since the defeat to Israel adesanya, UFC 253, In September. In the clash, the Minas Gerais native ended up surprised by the current champion and succumbed with a knockout in the second round.
Whittaker last fought in October, when he gave a gala performance in the triumph against Jared Cannonier. Before, in July, the Australian surpassed Darren till in an exciting confrontation.
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