Paulo Borrachinha during a photoshoot before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram borrachinhamma
Paulo Borrachinha already has an analysis of who should be his next opponent in the UFC light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). After debuting with a great victory in the category , the Brazilian has positioned himself among the main candidates to compete for the division's interim belt, especially since champion Carlos Ulberg remains injured and still has no return date.
In an interview with Sexto Round, Borrachinha assessed the current form of the division's top contenders and highlighted that he, Magomed Ankalaev , and Navajo Stirling are coming off wins, while Jiri Prochazka and Khalil Rountree Jr. are coming off losses. According to the Brazilian, this scenario should be taken into consideration when determining upcoming matchups.
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"I'm coming off a win, Ankalaev is coming off a win, and this new guy, Navajo, is also coming off a win. Jiri and Khalil are coming off losses, so we'll see," said Paulo Borrachinha.
Paulo Borrachinha could compete for the UFC belt.
With champion Carlos Ulberg sidelined due to injury after tearing his ACL at UFC 327, and with no return date yet set, Paulo Borrachinha emerges as one of the top contenders to challenge for the interim light heavyweight title.
Coming off a devastating knockout victory over Azamat Murzakanov in his division debut, the fighter from Minas Gerais, along with Magomed Ankalaev , is one of the few top-tier athletes in the category who are coming off a win in their last fight.
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