Rockhold criticizes Borrachinha for comments about fight against Adesanya: 'Stop making excuses'

L. Rockhold has remained away from MMA since 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The declaration of Paulo borrachinha about having consumed alcohol before fighting against Israel adesanya, UFC 253, didn't go down well among Ultimate fighters. Now, it was time to Luke Rockhold, criticize the Brazilian. According to the former middleweight champion (83,9kg.), the speech is 'the stupidest thing' he has ever seen in the world of MMA.

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"Paulo borrachinha He's that annoying, stupid guy. Talking about getting drunk without wine is the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Shut up and stop making excuses like that. This is ridiculous. You are very stupid”, said Rockhold in an interview with 'Submission Radio'.

Known for his aggressiveness in the Octagon, Paulo borrachinha acknowledged on his YouTube channel that he did not perform as expected in the middleweight title fight. In addition to revealing that he had 'downed a glass of wine', the fighter said he dealt with insomnia and leg cramps before the fight.

Now, the Brazilian will have the opportunity to turn things around against Robert whittaker, on April 17th. If you win the duel, there is a chance of getting the desired rematch against Israel adesanya.

Yes, Luke Rockhold, retired since 2019, is rehearsing his return to the octagon in 2021. The North American expressed his desire to face the winner of the fight between Darren till e Marvin vettori, which takes place on April 10th.